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[Howey Politics Indiana] Obama Bringing Home the Bacon to Wakarusa

BHowey — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:37:00 -0400

President Obama returns to Indiana for the 52nd time in a little over a year - and third time in 2009 - to announce $2.4 billion in federal stimulus funding for advanced battery and electric vehicle manufacturing at Wakarusa. Obama will make the announcement at Monaco RV around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, the company whose demise [...]

[Hoosier Political Report] Daily News Update - Monday, May 18, 2009

BHowey — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:44:00 -0400

INDIANA WIRE

Ind. mayor killed in Ohio motorcycle crash

Protesters greet Obama at Notre Dame; 39 arrested

Obama visits Indy after Notre Dame trip

Interstate 69 pricetag now tops $3 billion

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

Obama's speech at ND brings cheers, few jeers

IT tax break, help for homeowners among newest laws

City, taxpayers learn budget fate this week

3 left in racketeering lawsuit

Times of Northwest Indiana

Obama calls for 'fair-minded words'

Most students support Obama's invitation

Some question the value of Lake County tax assessments

Catholics praying for Obama, protesting Notre Dame decision

County employees taxed for cell phones

South Bend Tribune

Obama urges grads: Find 'common ground'

Jenkins: We will listen to all views

Volunteers greet Obama, collect food for the needy

[Howey Politics Indiana] May 18, 2009 HPI Daily Wire

BHowey — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:07:00 -0400

OBAMA CALLS FOR COMMON GROUND ON ABORTION: President Barack Obama received standing ovations Sunday at the University of Notre Dame - before, during and after his commencement speech - as he honored the university, its 2009 graduates and Father Ted Hesburgh, a man who paved the way for the possibility of an African-American to [...]

[Howey Politics Indiana] Obama Withstands Circus Atmosphere at Notre Dame

BHowey — Mon, 18 May 2009 07:35:00 -0400

By JACK COLWELL
NOTRE DAME - President Barack Obama received standing ovations Sunday at the University of Notre Dame - before, during and after his commencement speech - as he honored the university, its 2009 graduates and Father Ted Hesburgh, a man who paved the way for the possibility of an African-American to be elected president.
Protesters [...]

[Howey Politics Indiana] Obama Calls for Common Ground on Abortion at Notre Dame

BHowey — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:24:00 -0400

President Barack Obama completed one of his stormiest chapters in Indiana politics when he appeared among abortion protesters at the Notre Dame commence Sunday and called for a search for common ground on the issue. The president was heckled early in his speech and more than 30 people were arrested leading up and during the [...]

[Hoosier Political Report] Daily News Update - Friday, May 15, 2009

BHowey — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:43:00 -0400

INDIANA WIRE

Manufacturing rep: DWD should be held accountable

Ind. teachers union's insurance plan underfunded

NDame chief: Obama invite can bring broader debate

NORTHERN INDIANA

Gary Post-Tribune

EDITORIAL: State steps forward to protect teachers

Times of Northwest Indiana

Court papers: Top Pastrick aide likely out of RICO suit

Catholic group's ads oppose Obama speech

Bidders can dunk mayor to benefit city's Relay for Life

South Bend Tribune

A Notre Dame history of open debate

Skillman in Mishawaka: GOP must 'have better idea'

St. Joseph County still mulling voting center idea

Roe case plaintiff speaks Friday night in South Bend

EDITORIAL: D'Arcy displays leadership in tough choices

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

11 Allen officials' raises approved

Souder seeks $37 million in transportation bill

[Howey Politics Indiana] GOP Senators Defend UI as Chamber Expresses ‘Outrage’

BHowey — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:42:00 -0400

By BRIAN A. HOWEY
INDIANAPOLIS - A war of words has broken out between the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Senate Republican leadership over the Unemployment Insurance legislation signed into law this week by Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Members of the Indiana Chamber board of directors, conducting their semiannual meeting in Michigan City, reiterated their continued disbelief, outrage [...]

[Howey Politics Indiana] May 15, 2009 HPI Daily Wire

BHowey — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:03:00 -0400

1,600 JOBS COMING TO WAKARUSA: Taking his place behind the podium, Wil Cashen held up a photograph from a bygone era and explained how what is old is becoming new again (Odendahl, Elkhart Truth). The chief executive officer of Electric Motors Corp. and his plans for Elkhart County were the main attraction at a press [...]

[Howey Politics Indiana] Brian Howey: Bauer’s Budget Bust: No We Can’t

BHowey — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:46:00 -0400

By BRIAN A. HOWEY
INDIANAPOLIS - One year ago, Indiana was Ground Zero for change in America. Hillary Clinton, former President Bill Clinton, Barack and Michelle Obama crisscrossed the state, packing high school basketball gyms and drawing huge crowds at outdoor rallies.
Simultaneously, Gov. Mitch Daniels had embarked on re-election. The mantra of Daniels and Obama - [...]

[Howey Politics Indiana] Bayh Votes Against Obama’s Budget; Sugar Leaving

BHowey — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:44:00 -0400

By BRIAN A. HOWEY
INDIANAPOLIS - The 10-year $3.5 trillion budget blueprint of President Obama passed both the U.S. House and Senate on his 100th day in office Wednesday, though it didn’t garner a single Republican vote or that of Democratic U.S. Sens. Evan Bayh or Arlen Specter.
The bill passed the U.S. House by a 233-193 [...]