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Gubernatorial, Senate debates planned for next monthRestricted Content

September 22, 2012
John Gregg and Mike Pence will square off in three debates, starting Oct. 10. Candidates for U.S. Senate will debate on Oct. 15 and Oct. 23.
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GOP's Pence promotes marriage to curb poverty

September 18, 2012
Associated Press
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence said Tuesday that marriage is the best route for breaking children out of the cycle of poverty and called on regulators to think about whether policies promote or dissuade marriage.
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GOP support building behind Mourdock

September 17, 2012
Associated Press
On Monday at an Indianapolis fundraiser, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan exhorted Republicans to "please, please, send us Richard Mourdock!" Other prominent party members are lining up behind Mourdock, too.
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GOP spending $650K in tight Indiana Senate race

September 16, 2012
Associated Press
Senate Republicans will jump into Indiana's pitched Senate battle this week, responding to a Democratic ad-buy with one of their own as they seek control of the Senate in November.
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Dems to pour $516K into Indiana Senate battle

September 14, 2012
Associated Press
A party official said Friday the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is financing a new ad for Rep. Joe Donnelly that will run statewide.
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Pence seeks family analyses; Gregg proposes tax credits

September 12, 2012
Associated Press
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence gave a hint Wednesday at what social issues he would push for as governor, while Democrat John Gregg called for a new tax credit he claims would help companies return jobs from overseas.
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U.S. unemployment rate dips despite weak jobs report

September 7, 2012
Associated Press
The unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent from 8.3 percent in July, the Labor Department said Friday. But that was only because more people gave up looking for work. Hourly pay fell, manufacturers cut the most jobs in two years and the number of people in the work force dropped to its lowest level in 31 years.
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Senatorial candidates angling for advantage in tight raceRestricted Content

September 1, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin
Central Indiana residents will have a front-row seat on the close race for U.S. Senate, as Democrat Joe Donnelly and Republican Richard Mourdock drill into each other’s partisan strongholds to pick up crucial votes.
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Romney pitches change for veterans in Indiana speech

August 29, 2012
Associated Press
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told veterans Wednesday in Indianapolis that he's already started planning how to change veterans' services to help them find jobs during a Romney administration.
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Romney to address veterans in Indianapolis

August 29, 2012
Associated Press
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will focus on veterans' issues with a Wednesday afternoon speech to the American Legion in Indianapolis as speakers at the GOP convention in Florida address defense and foreign affairs.
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Indiana governor hopefuls talk education, infrastructure

August 21, 2012
Associated Press
Despite their political differences, the three men running for Indiana governor outlined similar outlooks for running the state during a forum Tuesday, from proposing improved job training to imposing tax cuts. But which taxes should be cut and when highlighted their differences.
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Indiana candidates scrap about farm bill failure

August 16, 2012
Associated Press
Congress' failure to pass a farm bill became a top talking point for Indiana candidates this week as Hoosier farmers continue to suffer through the worst drought in decades.
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Lieutenant governor candidates debate farm issues

August 15, 2012
Associated Press
The three candidates for Indiana lieutenant governor are talking about supporting Indiana's rural communities with strategies ranging from building better roads to improving health care.
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Hoosier politicians offer tax cuts for all stripes

August 12, 2012
Associated Press
Hoosiers have a pick of candidates looking to succeed Gov. Mitch Daniels who are ready to slash their taxes for them.
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Pence wants more farm promotion, technology

August 7, 2012
Associated Press
Mike Pence's Republican running mate, lieutenant governor nominee Sue Ellspermann, said Tuesday the state should do more to promote Indiana farm exports. She's also calling for a joint venture in developing new agriculture technology.
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DOWNS: How the Democrats can come backRestricted Content

August 4, 2012
Andrew Downs / Special to IBJ
This may be a bad year for Democrats in Indiana.
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Pence seeks tax cut; Gregg equal pay for women

July 31, 2012
Associated Press
Indiana gubernatorial candidates John Gregg and Mike Pence both want to help working Hoosiers, but on Tuesday proposed different ways to do it.
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Dems grumbling over big raises for Ballard's staff

July 31, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s staff received a collective 18-percent raise this spring following the hiring of a new deputy for education with an annual salary of $120,000.
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Bennett rakes in record cash in education raceRestricted Content

July 28, 2012
Reform-minded Superintendent of Public Instruction draws contributions from across the country.
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Indiana House Dems boot Bauer, install Lawson as leader

July 26, 2012
Associated Press
Members of the state's Democratic caucus voted to replace longtime leader Rep. Patrick Bauer on Thursday amid criticism over how he's handled campaign fundraising and spending heading into the November elections. Rep. Linda Lawson of Hammond was chosen as his replacement.
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Republicans open fire on Gregg in race for governor

July 24, 2012
Associated Press
Indiana Republicans opened a line of attack on Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg on Tuesday with the argument that he spent too much of the state's money during his time in the General Assembly.
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Gregg, Pence ratchet up fundraising in race

July 16, 2012
 IBJ Staff and Associated Press
Republican Mike Pence and Democrat John Gregg are heading into the key stretch of the Indiana governor's race with strong bankrolls.
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Dems attack Mourdock on Chrysler bankruptcy fight

July 9, 2012
Associated Press
Indiana Democrats attacked Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock on Monday for opposing the 2009 Chrysler bankruptcy, a position they see as his biggest weakness.
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Gubernatorial candidates agree to 3 debates across state

July 6, 2012
Associated Press
Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham are vying to succeed Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is term-limited from seeking re-election in November.
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Indiana GOP loses big gun Daniels ahead of elections

July 1, 2012
Associated Press
One of the biggest surprises of the announcement that Gov. Mitch Daniels would take over as Purdue University president in January was his pledge to stop campaigning and commenting on politics until then.
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