Sequestration spending cuts taking effect

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After weeks of inaction from Congress, forced spending cuts take effect Friday night. President Obama signed an order that will force the government to make $85 billion in across-the-board cuts between now and October.

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Terrorism complicates immigration reform debate
Terrorism complicates immigration reform debate
Washington lawmakers are working to pass immigration reform, but there's a hurdle: the link between immigration and terrorism. 13abc’s Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro sat down with our nation's first homeland security expert.More >>
Lawmakers seek public input on tax code
Lawmakers seek public input on tax code
There have been more than 4,000 changes to the nation's tax code over the past decade, according to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. They're working to reform the tax code, but first they want to hear from those it affects most -- taxpayers. More >>
Immigration reform taking center stage again in DC
Immigration reform taking center stage again in DC
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:13:08 GMT
The US Senate is considering more than 300 amendments filed on a huge immigration plan. The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the amendments during several hearings before the bill goes to the fullMore >>
The US Senate is considering more than 300 amendments filed on a huge immigration plan. The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the amendments during several hearings before the bill goes to the full Senate.More >>
Local senators weigh in on IRS scandal
Local senators weigh in on IRS scandal
President Obama has announced the IRS commissioner is resigning, but that has not stopped outcry over the agency's actions.More >>
Hearing will focus on IRS targeting political groups
Hearing will focus on IRS targeting political groups
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:06:35 GMT
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there are still unanswered questions about the IRS targeting political groups. They hope to get those answers at an upcoming hearing. 13abc's Washington CorrespondentMore >>
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there are still unanswered questions about the IRS targeting political groups. They hope to get those answers at an upcoming hearing. 13abc's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso spoke to the man who will be leading that charge.More >>

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Waterville neighbors shocked, scared after deadly home invasion
Waterville neighbors shocked, scared after deadly home invasion
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:09:49 GMT
Neighbors in Waterville are shocked and afraid after a deadly home invasion early Saturday morning.34-year-old James Safadi was shot in his Waterville Township home and three suspects are still on theMore >>
Neighbors in Waterville are shocked and afraid after a deadly home invasion early Saturday morning.More >>
Team plays to honor coach who died of ALS
Team plays to honor coach who died of ALS
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:54:58 GMT
A team that played football for years has reunited to pay tribute to their coach who died from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.It was the fifth year for the Dave Calabrese Football Blitz, butMore >>
It was the fifth year for the Dave Calabrese Football Blitz, but the first without Calabrese, who died just days ago after a battle with ALS.More >>
Cell phone users experiencing problems
Cell phone users experiencing problems
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:54:20 GMT
Verizon Wireless customers have been experiencing voice and data issues throughout the day on Saturday in Ohio.Customers in the Sandusky, Akron and Canton areas have seen an increased in dropped callsMore >>
Verizon Wireless customers have been experiencing voice and data issues throughout the day on Saturday in Ohio.More >>
Firefighters investigating Springfield Twp. garage fire
Firefighters investigating Springfield Twp. garage fire
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:22:38 GMT
Firefighters are investigating just what caused a garage fire in Springfield Township on Saturday.The fire broke out in the 700 block of Hammersmith Circle. No one was injured and the fire was containedMore >>
Firefighters are investigating just what caused a garage fire in Springfield Township on Saturday.More >>
Fog causes 20 car pileup near Springfield
Fog causes 20 car pileup near Springfield
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:52:45 GMT
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) - The State Highway Patrol says nearly 20 vehicles crashed in a pileup on Interstate 70 in western Ohio, closing a portion of the highway's eastbound lanes for about four hours. AMore >>
The State Highway Patrol says nearly 20 vehicles crashed in a pileup on Interstate 70 in western Ohio, closing a portion of the highway's eastbound lanes for about four hours.More >>
OHP investigating Turnpike Crash
OHP investigating Turnpike Crash
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:36:23 GMT
The Milan Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on the Turnpike near the 88 milepost in Rice Township.The crash happened around 10:30 Saturday morning when a CadillacMore >>
The Milan Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on the Turnpike near the 88 milepost in Rice Township.More >>
Witnesses: Car drives into crowd at Va. parade
Witnesses: Car drives into crowd at Va. parade
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:19:21 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a festival parade. Several people appeared to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediatelyMore >>
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a festival parade. Several people appeared to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.More >>
Capt. America sequel filming in Cleveland, may cause traffic delays
Capt. America sequel filming in Cleveland, may cause traffic delays
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:53:01 GMT
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland has landed another Hollywood film shoot and it could mean delays for motorists. The city warned drivers to be aware of staggered street closings beginning Saturday through JuneMore >>
Cleveland has landed another Hollywood film shoot and it could mean delays for motorists.More >>
Mother in shaken baby case sentenced to 18 months
Mother in shaken baby case sentenced to 18 months
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:06:39 GMT
The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her. Residents gathered outside the Wood County Common Pleas Court wearingMore >>
The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her.More >>
Man accused of hitting dog with board
Man accused of hitting dog with board
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:35:21 GMT
A Toledo man is accused of animal cruelty after he hit his pit bull with 2 by 4.Police say Donnie Britton was trying to break up a fight between two dogs by hitting them with a board. Both dogs were injuredMore >>
A Toledo man is accused of animal cruelty after he hit his pit bull with 2 by 4.More >>

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Sequestration spending cuts taking effect

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Terrorism complicates immigration reform debate

Terrorism complicates immigration reform debate

Lawmakers seek public input on tax code

Lawmakers seek public input on tax code

Immigration reform taking center stage again in DC

Immigration reform taking center stage again in DC

Local senators weigh in on IRS scandal

Local senators weigh in on IRS scandal

Hearing will focus on IRS targeting political groups

Hearing will focus on IRS targeting political groups

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Waterville neighbors shocked, scared after deadly home invasion

Waterville neighbors shocked, scared after deadly home invasion

Team plays to honor coach who died of ALS

Team plays to honor coach who died of ALS

Cell phone users experiencing problems

Cell phone users experiencing problems

Firefighters investigating Springfield Twp. garage fire

Firefighters investigating Springfield Twp. garage fire

Fog causes 20 car pileup near Springfield

Fog causes 20 car pileup near Springfield

OHP investigating Turnpike Crash

OHP investigating Turnpike Crash

Witnesses: Car drives into crowd at Va. parade

Witnesses: Car drives into crowd at Va. parade

Capt. America sequel filming in Cleveland, may cause traffic delays

Capt. America sequel filming in Cleveland, may cause traffic delays

Mother in shaken baby case sentenced to 18 months

Mother in shaken baby case sentenced to 18 months

Man accused of hitting dog with board

Man accused of hitting dog with board

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