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1. Kasich promises to scrap Education Reform package

Gov. Strickland, Kasich campaign clash on school funding

Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland on Wednesday lashed out as his Republican challenger John Kasich, calling Kasich "irresponsible" and "reckless" for saying he would abandon Strickland's "evidence-based model" for schools and school funding if elected governor.

2. Ted's Trade Wars

Too bad, Strickland tells India after complaints about outsourcing ban

Strickland sent a letter yesterday to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk defending his Aug. 6 executive order that prevents executive cabinet agencies, boards and commissions from signing a contract to purchase services outsourced to other countries.

Gov. Ted Strickland ties Ohio's job losses to John Kasich's votes as a congressman

Gov. Ted Strickland's re-election campaign hasn't wavered from the message that his Republican opponent, John Kasich, cost Ohio jobs when he was a congressman by supporting the North American Free Trade Agreement and overseas trade deals, especially with China.

3. Passenger Rail

A new report puts clear numbers and a clear vision on how high-speed rail will boost the Midwest economy, reduce highway and airport congestion, reduce dependence on oil, and protect the environment. The report was released by OhioPIRG with business leaders, Amy Brennick, COO of Betty's Family of Restaurants and Annie Ross-Womack, CEO of the Long Street Businessman's Association, and Representative Robert Hagan.

Passenger train study sparks disagreement

A study sparked more disagreement about Ohio's plans to develop passenger rail service linking Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland.
September 24, 2010