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OPINION: Keeler: If You Don't Get The Job Done, You Have to Go

Keeler in the Morning — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:37:33 +0000

Are you better off today than you were four years ago? How about ten years ago or even twenty?

The answer is pretty simple, if the Mohawk Valley had a medical checkup the doctor would probably say our health is in a slow, dangerous decline

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Inauguration 2013 — Barack Obama Sworn In For Second Term As President

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:50:46 +0000

Barack Obama took the oath of office just before noon in Washington on Monday to begin his second term as president of the United States.

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Does the NRA's Ad Featuring Obama's Children Go Too Far?

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:47:59 +0000

On Wednesday President Obama announced a series of proposals to address gun violence. The day before, the National Rifle Association, which opposes the president's ideas, released a Web ad that stoked controversy, particularly because the ad focuses on Obama's daughters.

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Team Romney Mistakenly Leaks Victory Website

Donald Deane — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:25:52 +0000

If, as some pundits claim, gaffes were responsible for Mitt Romney's failed presidential bid, then this surely won't change that assertion. At some point after losing the election to Barack Obama, Romney's camp accidentally leaked a victory website promoting a win that never happened. It's the 'Dewey Defeats Truman' of the digital age.

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Oneida County, Utica Residents Decide Three Propositions

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:02:48 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - There were three local propositions on Tuesday's ballot.

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Today Is Election Day

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:02:51 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) – The campaigning is over and it’s up the voters now, it’s Election Day. Republican Congressman Richard Hanna faces a challenge from Democrat Dan Lamb for the 22nd District Congressional seat in one of the key local races. Republican Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney and Democrat Dan Carter square off in the new 101st [...]

Final Presidential Debate Gets 'Song-ified'

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:37:26 +0000

While everyone else was sitting around making jokes about horses and bayonets, the 'Autotune the News' folks were working hard to turn Monday night's debate into a song. This is what they came up with.

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Tenney Faces Carter In Race For 101st Assembly Seat

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:59:44 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Incumbent Republican Claudia Tenney will face Democrat Daniel Carter in the race for the new 101st State Assembly District seat on November 6th.

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The Monthly Unemployment Report Is Delayed By Hurricane Sandy

Mark Richards — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:03:22 +0000

It appears that the monthly jobs report from the Labor Department that's due out Friday (November 2nd) will be delayed because of Hurricane Sandy. The closely watched report on the unemployment rate and number of jobs created in the previous month will be the last piece of economic news to come before the Presidential election on Tuesday the 6th.

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Oneida County Residents To Vote On Reducing Legislature

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:26:44 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Should the Oneida County Board of Legislators be downsized?

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Obama and Romney 'Sing' Katy Perry's 'Hot and Cold'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:15:06 +0000

Last night's presidential debate was a little intense. This video ought to make you feel better. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney coming together to perform Katy Perry's 'Hot and Cold.'

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Did The Presidential Debates Impact Your Vote?

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:34:12 +0000

President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney have completed all three of their scheduled debates.

Did they matter?

Take our poll and tell us if any or all of the presidential debates will have an impact on who you'll be voting for on Election Day:

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Oneida County, Utica Residents To Vote On Budget Props

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:54:55 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - When Oneida County and Utica residents head to the polls next month, they'll be asked to decide on three ballot propositions. Proposition 1 effects all Oneida County residents, while Propositions 2 and 3 will be voted on by Utica residents

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Sandra Fluke To Headline Dan Lamb Campaign Event On Women's Issues

WIBX — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:45:15 +0000

Binghamton, NY (WIBX) - Sandra Fluke, who gained national attention after Radio Talk Show Host, Rush Limbaugh, called her a derogatory name for supporting the birth control provision in the Affordable Care Act, is coming to our area to help a Democrat win office.

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Utica College Students Discuss The Presidential Race

WIBX — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:49:29 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Young people are paying attention to the presidential race.

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Lamb Stumps For Votes In Utica-Rome, Touches On Hanna's Alleged Threat

WIBX — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:17:37 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - He's the Democrat hoping to unseat Republican Congressman, Richard Hanna this November.

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Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From the Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:48:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy.

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Remington Arms In Ilion Awarded $12 Million Army Contract

WIBX — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:33:24 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) - Remington Arms in Ilion was awarded a government contract worth $12-million.

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Register to Vote in New York in Less Than 60 Seconds

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:30:50 +0000

I have been registered to vote since the moment I turned 18. My first vote was cast in 2004 for John Kerry. I remember having to trot down to the Board of Elections, pick up my voter registration form, fill it out, find a stamp, mail it in and wait for my voter card.

That whole process is so much easier now, thanks to Rock the Vote.

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Hanna Honors WW II Vet With Help From Friend & Fellow Veteran

WIBX — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:28:51 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The strong and lasting bond of friendship was apparent during a ceremony honoring a New York Mills man for his military service during WWII.

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