Senator: "Republicans sometimes forget that they're Republicans''

'Tis the season for Taft veto By William Hershey COLUMBUS BUREAU Dayton Daily News December 13, 2003 COLUMBUS -- Peace at the Statehouse? Good will toward fellow Republicans? Bah, humbug.' It should be the season to be jolly for Gov. Bob Taft, House Speaker Larry Householder, Senate President Doug White, Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell and the rest of the Republican crew. All their...

Reporter admits he'd submit phone book to check for licensees

In the past few days, the same sorry cast of newspaper editors who helped Taft tote open records water in the first place, and who were given access to the concealed carry license database in the HB12 Conference Report, have issued editorials complaining that it's still not enough. They want the public to have access, saying no criminal would be smart enough to use the database to assess their...

Letter to the Editor: Should we publish lists of HIV-infected persons?

December 12, 2003 Newark Advocate I wasn't at all surprised to read The Advocate was once again urging the governor to veto any legislation, specifically House Bill 12, authorizing the carrying of concealed, defensive firearms. The Advocate thinks it is "ridiculous" for supporters of HB12 to want to keep the names, birth dates and counties of residence private. Yet, they have no rational reason...

Sen. Carnes Appointed As ODNR Deputy Director

"Sen. Jim Carnes, R-St. Clairsville, is among those who supports a concealed handgun bill but would not override Taft's veto. He points to a respect for the executive branch and solidarity among Republicans." "We have a bill the governor will sign," he said. "I think we take that, go with that and get it done." Oct. 1 - Gannet News Service Or so he thought. But as he has for so many others, Gov...

Dispatch: Uncertainty still surrounds conceal-carry bill

December 12, 2003 Lee Leonard THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Ohio is closer than ever to having a law permitting citizens to carry concealed handguns, but it’s still far away. "It’s disappointing and it’s frustrating," said Jim Irvine, political-action chairman of Ohioans for Concealed Carry, on what should have been a day for rejoicing after the legislature passed House Bill 12 and sent it to Gov. Bob...

Toledo Blade: Statehouse showdown unfolds

December 12, 2003 By JIM PROVANCE BLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers snubbed Gov. Bob Taft twice this week, setting up potential veto overrides on bills allowing residents to carry concealed handguns and challenging his authority to close mental retardation centers. As the Ohio House and Senate prepared to leave town for the year late last night, they openly defied the second-term...

Holiday Cheer: Please support the Gordon family

The Ohioans For Concealed Carry steering committee would like to request that you seriously consider making a donation to the Tony Gordon Memorial Fund during the Holidays. As many of you know, Ohioans For Concealed Carry has established a memorial fund at Fifth Third Bank to benefit the 3 year-old daughter, Cheyanne, and 13-year old nephew of slain father James A. "Tony" Gordon. The memorial...

WTOL Toledo 11: Store Attack highlights result of Taft's deadly game

December 12,2003 TOLEDO -- A woman from East Toledo who owns a carryout gets beaten by a robber and it's all caught on tape. A man came into Joe and Milo's Carryout around 5:30 Wednesday afternoon. He asked for some cigarettes and then said he forgot his money out in his car. He came back with a pipe in his hand and started beating Milo Espinosa. "I fell on the floor," said Milo who speaks very...

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