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Monday, February 27, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- MONDAY AFTERNOON 27 FEB

by Michael Monks 
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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VIDEO TRUMPETS GROWTH IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY
And features Covington prominently.
The video was posted to YouTube by Cincinnati-based Strata G.
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UK FOOTBALL PLAYERS BUSTED ON DRUG CHARGES
Linebacker Ridge Wilson was arrested in Louisville:
Police say Wilson was "extremely nervous" and "kept mentioning [that] he played football for the University of Kentucky." Wilson allowed officers to search his vehicle. That's when police say they found a pair of jeans in the back seat with a bag of Xanax pills. They also allegedly found $1,947 in the jeans he was wearing. 
WDRB 
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GOVERNOR BESHEAR DISCUSSES MEETING WITH PRESIDENT'S DRUG CZAR
From the Governor's office:
“Director Kerlikowske and I know that the only way we can make real progress in eradicating the scourge of prescription drug abuse is by the combined efforts of many agencies, government groups and advocates,” said Gov. Beshear. “I appreciate the Director’s continued focus on this issue, because prescription drug abuse is eating away at our families and communities not just in Kentucky, but across the country. We’re happy to share our methods for tamping down this epidemic, and we are eager to work with federal partners to make more progress.”
“I commend Governor Beshear for his aggressive and comprehensive efforts to address the scourge of prescription drug abuse in Kentucky,” said Director Kerlikowske. “All of us have a role to play in addressing this threat and I look forward to continuing our partnership to protect the public health and safety of residents of Kentucky.” 
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SEN. MCCONNELL ON WHITE HOUSE'S ALLEGED "WAR ON RELIGION"
The Senator penned an op-ed in the Herald-Leader:
The fact that liberals believe the controversy is about contraception underscores the troubled relationship they have with the Constitution. How the government forces a church to violate its religious beliefs, or even what those beliefs might be, is inconsequential to the discussion. It's the violation itself that the framers anticipated when drafting the famous words, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." 

REP. DAVIS ALSO PENS A COLUMN AGAINST THE PRESIDENT
Our Congressman calls the President's proposed budget 'a disappointment':
Sadly, President Obama has failed for a fourth time to layout a sound plan for fiscal responsibility and economic growth.
Despite the fact that the Democrat-controlled Senate could not garner even one vote last year in favor of President’s last budget, he proceeded with more of the same proposals again this year.
The budget predicts the fourth straight year of a deficit in excess of a trillion dollars. President Obama also recommends the biggest tax increase in history, more government spending than ever before, and proposes to add trillions in new debt. 
Geoff Davis 
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TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS EXPLORED
Yes, please:
House Bill 406 filed by State Rep. Mike Nemes, R-Louisville, would limit both representatives and senators to three consecutive terms but extend the terms from two to four years for representatives and from four to six years for senators.
The bill would amend the state constitution, which means voters would have to approve it. 
Cincinnati Enquirer/Scott Wartmann 
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FAILED GOP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ENDORSES MASSIE
Phil Moffett, a tea party favorite, endorses Thomas Massie, a tea party favorite, in the 4th District GOP Congressional Primary:
Moffett singled Massie out that group, saying he is "incredibly smart and a clear thinker." The winner of the Republican primary will face either Williamstown attorney Bill Adkins or Corinth military veteran Greg Frank who are seeking the Democratic nomination for the Davis' seat.
AP via Cincinnati Enquirer 
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SEE ALSO: Massie opposes the building of new courthouses cn|2
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IMAGINE A PARK ON TOP OF FORT WASHINGTON WAY
It's possible: 
Cincinnati faces the identical situation. An interstate highway, Fort Washington Way, is a barrier between downtown and the parkland along the Ohio River. Cincinnati had an opportunity to construct a five-block-long park deck during a road reconstruction (and narrowing) in 2007, but shied because of cost. As a compromise, the new Fort Washington Way was equipped with $10 million worth of steel pilings capable of supporting a future park.
City Parks Blog 
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FALLING PLYWOOD INJURES FOUR PEOPLE WHO WERE EATING
Bet that wasn't on the menu: 
Four people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a piece of plywood in the ceiling of a Mexican restaurant near Oxmoor Mall broke free, a Louisville MetroSafe Communications supervisor said. 
Courier-Journal 
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SEE ALSO: KFC is booming in China Herald-Leader 
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WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY HAS A TWITTER PROBLEM
Someone is posting on the social networking site as the university's president: 
There's a Twitter account satirizing WKU President Gary Ransdell. He weighed in with a Facebook posting lecturing students about social networking etiquette. Now, the school says it may update the student handbook to prevent online bullying and harassment. That's spurred criticism from some students who accuse the school of encroaching on free speech. 
WBKO 
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SEE ALSO: See the fake Twitter account here
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SEE ALSO: Coverage from the student newspaper here
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UK TO CELEBRATES ITS 150TH YEAR
In 2015:
The university says the committee's work will include planning a university-wide recognition and celebration in 2015, events and activities leading up to the sesquicentennial, an educational component to expand awareness of UK's history and mission and special recognition and development opportunities for investment in the university. 
WKYT 
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SUPERSTAR MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST TO REMAIN AT UK
The star freshman basketball player may buck the trend and stay in school for another season, though he says he wants to graduate from UK: 
Since he's considered a top-10 (maybe top-five) pick in the next NBA draft, the reporters laughed. Kidd-Gilchrist: "I'm dead serious. I don't know why y'all laughing." 
USA Today 
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SEE ALSO: UK hols on top spot in latest polls WKYT
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SEE ALSO: Women in Basketball museum exhibit to be on display in Frankfort Press Release 
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GREAT VIDEO: Want to see how excited the basketball team from Transylvania was when they learned that they made it to the NCAA Division III tournament? Click here
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2010 DERBY WINNER SUPER SAVER'S NEW FOAL STANDS FOR 1ST TIME
Awww...

Love, love, love it! 

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/27/2085670/debate-is-about-religious-freedom.html#storylink=c

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