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Rep. Jon Husted likely next Ohio House Speaker

11:00am Saturday, October 11, 2003

Husted’s rival as speaker drops out Dayton Daily News October 2, 2003 COLUMBUS | State Rep. Jon Husted's chief rival in the bid to be the next House Speaker backed out of the race and threw his support behind Husted, increasing the likelihood that the next House speaker and Senate president could both be from the Dayton area. "I am no longer a candidate for speaker and I will be supporting Jon,"...

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Violent victimization of Ohioans (& Senate obstruction of HB12) continues

10:33am Saturday, October 11, 2003

The fight to restore the right to bear arms for self-defense has always been about two key issues: 1) Allowing citizens the right to choose not to be a victim. 2) Lowering violent crime. Amongst the many 'Defense' Walk headlines, Ohio newspapers are filled with stories of continued victimations by criminals who could care less if concealed weapons are illegal, and who are well aware that their...

''Person of common intelligence'' convicted: affirmative defense law fails again

9:35am Saturday, October 11, 2003

Jury decides a homeless man's fear can't excuse a loaded gun at Hopkins 10/11/03 Cleveland Plain Dealer A Cuyahoga County jury deliberated less than two hours yesterday before rejecting a novel defense offered by a homeless Cleveland man arrested carrying a loaded gun at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Robert Igoe, who has a history of mental instability, had a new, loaded .40-caliber...

Maryland first lady regrets ''shoot Britney'' remark

9:30am Friday, October 10, 2003

October 9, 2003 ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) -- Maryland's first lady was only joking when she said she would like to shoot pop star Britney Spears, but it is no longer a laughing matter. Kendel Ehrlich, wife of the state's Republican Gov. Robert Ehrlich, was criticizing what she views as the entertainment industry's negative influence on youth, during a domestic violence prevention conference...

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Gun-rights advocate plans march

7:04am Friday, October 10, 2003

Elyria Chronicle-Telegram October 10, 2003 LORAIN — Daniel White wants to bring his disdain for the state’s longtime ban on carrying concealed weapons out into the open for everyone to see. The 29-year-old employee of Willoway Nursery is gathering together gun-rights advocates from around Greater Cleveland for a march through town later this month, and their weapons will be visible. “We want to...

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Another ''Rally'' worth our time

6:46am Friday, October 10, 2003

Wife of soldier in Iraq plans rally, vigil to support troops North Canton woman invites all to downtown Akron park on Sunday October 10, 2003 Akron Beacon Journal Audrey Walker hopes people remember the troops who serve America abroad. Her husband is serving in Iraq. And on Sunday, the North Canton woman has organized an event aimed at bringing together people in downtown Akron to support the...

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Gun marches planned near Lima, Dayton, Columbus

6:33am Friday, October 10, 2003

Toledo Blade October 10, 2003 Supporters of legislation that would allow Ohio citizens to carry concealed weapons said they hope three "defense" walks planned for Sunday in the Lima, Columbus, and Dayton areas will bolster their efforts. Charlie Triplett of Bluffton said he expects about 100 gun-carrying marchers to participate in Lima’s march, beginning at 2 p.m. in the AutoZone parking lot on...

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CITY: Group walk with loaded guns is allowed

6:09am Friday, October 10, 2003

Lorain Morning-Journal October 10, 2003 LORAIN -- Police were advised by the city's law department yesterday that a Lorain man is within his constitutional rights to organize a self-defense walk later this month at which participants will openly carry loaded firearms, Law Director Mark Provenza said. Provenza said he met with police Chief Cel Rivera yesterday morning to discuss letters written to...