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            <title>Daily News Update - Friday, May 29, 2009</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30854373.story target='_blank'>Ind. councilman indicted on election charges</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30853441.story target='_blank'>Local officials unhappy with air-monitoring change</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30853055.story target='_blank'>SBA announces new loan guarantee</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30853195.story target='_blank'>Ind. court considers Terre Haute mayoral dispute</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30850259.story target='_blank'>Ind. Senate leader: no gambling issues in session</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30852565.story target='_blank'>Ind. legislator enters GOP race against Burton</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30851889.story target='_blank'>Ind. court upholds Muncie mayor's 13-vote win</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1597211,gcasino0529.article target='_blank'>Senate leader wants gambling off agenda</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1597221,airmonitor_0529.article target='_blank'>IDEM to monitor lead near mills</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1597548,gbriefs-0529.article target='_blank'>Legislative forum set for Glen Theatre</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1597254,gbrief2-0528.article target='_blank'>Gary, Lake County getting federal cash</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1595624,gcontract0528.article target='_blank'>Gary hires stimulus cash help</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1596861,edit-guns-05xx.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Nation doesn't need guns in federal parks</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/29/news/top/doc2197a04cdc2c6361862575c50004e340.txt target='_blank'>Senate leader says he'll block Gary casino move, other gambling measures</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/29/news/lake/docca244feeecac6185862575c5000f3c5d.txt target='_blank'>Mayor touts amphitheater's benefits</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/29/opinion/times_editorials/doc6ee17c747778d09f862575c4007cbb2f.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Fix fund, then build trust</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090529/News01/905290309/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Gov. Daniels talks about budget goals</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090529/EDIT07/305299925/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Mourdock's math</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090529/OPINION01/905290312/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Planning U.S. response to North Korea</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090529/NEWS05/905290342/1008/LOCAL19/State+Rep.+Murphy+joins+race+for+U.S.+Rep.+Burton+s+seat target='_blank'>State Rep. Murphy joins race for U.S. Rep. Burton's seat</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090529/NEWS05/905290343/1008/LOCAL19/Odor-control+idea+doesn+t+smell+right+to+panel target='_blank'>Odor-control idea doesn't smell right to panel</a></p>



<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090529/NEWS08/905290346/1101/NEWS08/Energy+Summit+was+an+echo+chamber target='_blank'>COLUMN: Energy Summit was an echo chamber</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090529/OPINION08/905290316/1291/OPINION08/Keep+it+short+and+simple target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Keep it short and simple</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290332/1002/City+Councilman+Monte+Murphy+indicted+on+election-related+counts target='_blank'>City Councilman Monte Murphy indicted on election-related counts</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290333/1002/Appeals+court+says+Sharon+McShurley+is+our+mayor target='_blank'>Appeals court says Sharon McShurley is our mayor</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290335/1002/The+2007+election++Will+it+ever+end? target='_blank'>The 2007 election: Will it ever end?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/905290305/1002/Local+business++legislator+support+more+clean+jobs target='_blank'>Local business, legislator support more clean jobs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090529/OPINION01/905290307/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Please end this now, Jim</a></p>


<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_148235646.html target='_blank'>Attorneys for Bennett, Burke present cases to Indiana Supreme Court</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/29/bayh-details-supportof-credit-card-reform/ target='_blank'>Bayh details support of credit card reform</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/28/supreme-court-the-issue-obama-picks-sotomayor/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Supreme Court</a></p>

<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090529/NEWS0204/905290427/1025/NEWS02/House++Senate+leaders+split+on+special+session+aganda target='_blank'>House, Senate leaders split on special session agenda</a></p>



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            <title>Daily News Update - Thursday, May 28, 2009</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30847059.story target='_blank'>Ind. court hearing Terre Haute mayoral dispute</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30843653.story target='_blank'>Ind. tax collections forecast to drop this year</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1595623,gtrash0528.article target='_blank'>Judge holds city in contempt, must return fees</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/porter/1593313,pccommish2-527.article target='_blank'>RDA legal battle continues</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1594238,edit-nurses-05xx.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Bayh bill would add to nursing faculty</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1594053,edit-graduation.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Extra money won't fix state graduation woes</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/top/docc8c48e07f0709462862575c300838194.txt target='_blank'>Bayh: Bill ends credit card abuses</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/top/doc4e3b3a25cdef4d9b862575c3007cea5a.txt target='_blank'>Forecast calls for slimmer state budget, but Dems bristle</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/top/doc5a0e297c20a62bfc862575c400113fa2.txt target='_blank'>Hammond charter school plan earns queries, praise</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/lake/doc9ce070c14737b4b1862575c3007c74fe.txt target='_blank'>Lake to receive stimulus funds for recession relief</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/news/porter/doc5202a622c2b6b9e8862575c300804d8c.txt target='_blank'>State OK with tax collection plan</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/opinion/times_editorials/docb58ae9da69e40e2b862575c3006ac977.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Lake council offers $60K insult</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/columnists/doug_ross/doc0a41504219285ac4862575bd0078e10a.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: High taxes matter more than low-slung pants</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/28/columnists/mark_kiesling/doc413ddd65f465d8d4862575c2007f7a27.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: Hey, Chicago! Want a free airport?</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090528/News01/905280311/-1/news target='_blank'>Indiana budget outlook worse than thought</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090528/News01/905280312/-1/news target='_blank'>Roemer tapped as envoy to India</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090528/Opinion/905280384/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: FDA should regulate tobacco</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090528/LOCAL/305289995/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>$1 billion shortfall forecast</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090528/LOCAL/305289928/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Credit card rules shield good customers, Bayh says</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090528/LOCAL/305289927/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Busy Daniels to give weekly GOP address</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090528/LOCAL/305289925/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Robertson named state health No. 2</a></p>



<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090528/NEWS02/905280347/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Street repairs could begin soon with help of wheel tax</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090528/OPINION01/905280308/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: End judicial confirmation witch hunts</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/BUSINESS/90528022/-1/NEWS/Indy+councilor+raises+stink+over+biz+odors+ target='_blank'>Indy councilman raises stink over biz odors</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/LOCAL/905280401/1001/NEWS/Revised+revenue+figures+may+force+cuts+at+schools target='_blank'>Revised revenue figures may force cuts at schools</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/NEWS05/905280398/1008/LOCAL19/Republicans+critique+emissions+cap target='_blank'>Republicans critique emissions cap</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/NEWS05/905280428/1008/LOCAL19/Roemer+nominated+as+envoy+to+India target='_blank'>Roemer nominated as envoy to India</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090528/OPINION08/905280376/1291/OPINION08/Lighten+up+on+carbon+reduction target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Lighten up on carbon reduction</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090528/NEWS01/905280374/1002/Experts+say+wheel+tax+might+save+you+some+money+(and+grief) target='_blank'>Experts say wheel tax might save you some money (and grief)</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090528/OPINION01/905280341/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Animal plan needs consideration</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_147230938.html target='_blank'>Burke v. Bennett hits Indiana's high court today</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_147225404.html target='_blank'>Ellsworth tours TH project locations</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/27/tax-shortfall-to-top-1-billion/ target='_blank'>Tax shortfall to top $1 billion</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090528/NEWS0204/905280405/1025/NEWS02/$1.1+billion+in+cuts+needed+to+save+reserves++forecast+says target='_blank'>$1.1 billion in cuts needed to save reserves, forecast says</a></p>



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            <title>Daily News Update - Wednesday, May 27, 2009</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30838711.story target='_blank'>Judge denies injunction to save children's home</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.ibj.com/html/detail_page.asp?content=38464 target='_blank'>GOP energy summit in Indianapolis today</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/statenews/local_story_146173523.html target='_blank'>2 top Obama officials to visit Kokomo</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1592914,ropjusticereax0527.article target='_blank'>Sotomayor 'great choice'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1592917,raykovich0527.article target='_blank'>Pastrick aide Raykovich settles for $160K</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/porter/1593202,chcouncil_0527.article target='_blank'>Council ponders tax bills</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/news/top/doc848226be20eab4b5862575c30003b2a1.txt target='_blank'>Region lauds Sotomayor nomination to high court</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/news/top/doc7321fd86c5956a7d862575c300059f0f.txt target='_blank'>Raykovich admits in court papers sidewalk program was illegal</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/news/top/docff1e8264d2efbe54862575c3000b1d3c.txt target='_blank'>Tax bills hit surprise snag</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/news/lake/docb9acec3bfed5da26862575c2007e031a.txt target='_blank'>As planned, Pastrick a no-show in Hammond court</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/27/opinion/times_editorials/doc05962bd7484e2a79862575c2007c2ef1.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Pastrick decision is a letdown</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090527/News01/905270356/-1/news target='_blank'>Sotomayor nod opens doors for Hispanics</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090527/LOCAL/305279961/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>City OKs sewer-rate increases for 5 years</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090527/EDIT05/305279984/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>GUEST COLUMN: Credit card 'reform' has unintended consequences</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090527/OPINION01/905270313/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: New credit card law holds lesson for all</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>


<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090527/NEWS05/905270367/1008/LOCAL19/No+word+from+Bayh++Lugar+on+Sotomayor target='_blank'>No word from Bayh, Lugar on Sotomayor</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090527/NEWS05/905270366/1008/LOCAL19/Hoosier+s+nomination+languishes target='_blank'>Hoosier's nomination languishes</a></p>


<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090527/NEWS08/905270365/1101/NEWS08/Tully++Mitch+is+new+darling+of+national+GOP target='_blank'>COLUMN: Mitch is new darling of national GOP</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090527/NEWS01/905270320/1002/Wheel+tax+takes+one+turn+forward target='_blank'>Wheel tax takes one turn forward</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090527/NEWS0301/905260320/1003/NEWS03/+100++hopeful++compromises+produce+state+budget+in+time target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: '100% hopeful' compromises produce state budget in time</a></p>


<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/27/spend-it-quickly-not-evenly/ target='_blank'>INDOT stimulus formula leaves SW Indiana dry</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090527/NEWS0204/905270471/1025/NEWS02/Daniels+hopes+to+protect+education+funding+in+budget target='_blank'>Daniels hopes to protect education funding in budget</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090527/NEWS02/905270462/1025/NEWS02/Hill+plans+appearances+in+New+Albany++Vevay target='_blank'>Hill plans appearances in New Albany, Vevay</a></p>

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            <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30822643.story target='_blank'>Closing children's home celebrates new graduates</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/24/updates/breaking_news/doc4a196cee430c6603115878.txt target='_blank'>Hoosier lawmakers eye budget talks, contingency plan</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1587374,edit-duab.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Gary must embrace tough fiscal decisions</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/26/news/top/doc50253c710deaf9af862575c10072ef20.txt target='_blank'>Gary to get (City) Hall monitor</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/26/news/top/docf6c87255cbb5e446862575c1007465c0.txt target='_blank'>Lake Council set to override helicopter veto</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/24/news/top/doc87159c5c10620974862575c00011ca1c.txt target='_blank'>Mayor goes on police ride-along</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/24/opinion/times_editorials/docf90694f86b702f6c862575bd007bb7a4.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Lawmakers must solve bus puzzle</a></p>



<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090524/Opinion/905240439/1065/Opinion target='_blank'>COLUMN: A new chapter in Notre Dame story</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090524/LOCAL0202/305249877/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Senator wants special session to stay on task</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090526/EDIT0502/305269923/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>COLUMN: 'Progress,' but jobless fund still falls short</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090524/EDIT0501/305249934/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>COLUMN: Low marks for stimulus sunshine</a></p>



<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090524/OPINION01/905240318/1098/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Pay-for-grads program is innovative plan</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090525/NEWS05/905250355/1008/LOCAL19/What+if+lawmakers+miss+budget+deadline? target='_blank'>What if lawmakers miss budget deadline?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090525/NEWS05/905250353/1008/LOCAL19/Indiana+has+big+stake+in+climate-change+legislation target='_blank'>Indiana has big stake in climate-change legislation</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090525/NEWS05/905250358/1008/LOCAL19/Governor+says+shutdown+not+an+option target='_blank'>Governor says shutdown not an option</a></p>



<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090524/NEWS08/905240387/1101/NEWS08/A+start+to+saving+City+Market target='_blank'>COLUMN: A start to saving City Market</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090524/OPINION/905240308/1014/NEWS17/GUEST+COLUMN++Mayor+++New+taxes+not+an+option+for+Muncie target='_blank'>GUEST COLUMN: Mayor: New taxes not an option for Muncie</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090524/NEWS0301/905240326/1003/NEWS17/Don+t+forget+the+center target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Don't forget the center</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/25/no-headline---26a03hill-brief/ target='_blank'>U.S. Rep Hill plays host to Job Fair</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/25/scanners-should-ease-time-spent-paying-tax/ target='_blank'>Scanners should ease time spent paying tax</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090524/COLUMNISTS07/905240432/1025/NEWS02/State+leaders+prep+for+special+session target='_blank'>State leaders prep for special session</a></p>



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            <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30806873.story target='_blank'>New Ind. license plate to honor POWs, missing vets</a></p>

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<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1586377,lcysubpoena0522.article target='_blank'>U.S. attorney subpoenas Lake County lab records</a></p>

<p><A href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1586129,pastrickrxn.article target='_blank'>Pastrick won't stand trial</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1586105,edit-courts-0522.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Daniels earns praise by vetoing court bill</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/22/news/top/docf6772b9293f134fa862575bd00804b16.txt target='_blank'>Pastrick to bow out of trial</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/22/news/lake/docb706dea6bd2e287f862575bd0077f6c5.txt target='_blank'>State Sen. Landske to speak to Team Hammond Tuesday</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/22/opinion/times_editorials/doce9c6ff9a4bb209dd862575bd00769482.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Gary's finances need close scrutiny</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090522/News01/905220340/-1/news target='_blank'>St. Joseph County local income tax could reappear</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090522/News01/905220307/-1/news target='_blank'>Residents suggest South Bend city officials trim fat</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090522/Opinion/905220359/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Accident reveals need for change</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090522/EDIT07/305229930/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Gas mileage matters</a></p>




<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090522/LOCAL0101/905220374/1008/LOCAL19/City+Council+panel+rejects+Carmel+loan+plan target='_blank'>City Council panel rejects Carmel loan plan</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090522/NEWS05/905220349/1008/LOCAL19/Indiana+judge+s+confirmation+vote+postponed target='_blank'>Indiana judge's confirmation vote postponed</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090522/NEWS08/905220388/1101/NEWS08/U.S.+schools+chief+pushes+change target='_blank'>COLUMN: U.S. schools chief pushes change</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090522/OPINION08/905220314/1291/OPINION08/Stop+digging+such+a+deep+hole target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Stop digging such a deep hole</a></p>

<p><em>Anderson Herald Bulletin</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_141210834.html target='_blank'>Stimulus leader meets with local officials in Washington</a></p>

<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090522/NEWS01/905220316/1002/McShurley+plans+to+lay+off+40+firefighters+in+the+next+30+days target='_blank'>McShurley plans to lay off 40 firefighters in the next 30 days</a></p>

<p><A href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090522/NEWS01/905220317/1002/+It+s+pretty+dirty+ target='_blank'>'It's pretty dirty'</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/21/web-site-tax-bills/ target='_blank'>Web site with tax bills is up</a></p>




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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30804157.story target='_blank'>Police spent $50,000 on security for Obama visit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30797253.story target='_blank'>Agency CFO says Ind. jobless fund fix not enough</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1584125,duab0521.article target='_blank'>Appeal gets city some help, but it's not enough</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1583841,pastrick.article target='_blank'>Judge asked to rule on fate, costs for Pastrick</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/21/news/top/doc722fd9c074ada1f5862575bd00052841.txt target='_blank'>Gary gets partial budget reprieve</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/21/columnists/doug_ross/doc9b9a58582cb6b8c1862575b6007764ed.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: Which of these surveys do you trust most?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/21/columnists/mark_kiesling/doc90abef690ed271db862575bc00062a02.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: New faces but politics as usual in E.C.</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090521/EDIT07/305219932/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: State senators wasting time writing about Obama nominee</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090521/EDIT05/305219922/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>GUEST COLUMN: New revenue stream will spur job growth</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090521/OPINION01/905210306/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: State budget tied to casinos' future success</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090521/LOCAL/905210435/1001/NEWS/National+teachers+union+takes+over+ISTA target='_blank'>National teachers union takes over ISTA</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090521/NEWS/905210417/1008/LOCAL19/City+Market+regains+access+to+its+bank+account target='_blank'>City posts bond that lets City Market pay vendors for now</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090521/NEWS05/905210415/1008/LOCAL19/+21.6M+from+feds+will+benefit+police++public+safety+programs target='_blank'>$21.6M from feds will benefit police, public safety programs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090521/OPINION08/905210393/1291/OPINION08/Leave+the+driving+to+us++please target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Leave the driving to us, please</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090521/NEWS01/905210353/1002/Mayor+says+it+s+an++insult++that+firefighters+union+refuses+to+budge target='_blank'>Mayor says it's an 'insult' that firefighters union refuses to budge</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090521/NEWS0301/90521007/1003/NEWS03/Rescuing+credit+card+customers+...+from+selves? target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Rescuing credit card customers ... from selves?</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_140225322.html target='_blank'>Bennett speaks optimistically during Summit</a></p>


<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/20/state-board-vanderburgh-personnel-rules-dont-addre/ target='_blank'>Assessor cleared in pay issue</a></p>






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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30795767.story target='_blank'>NEA takes over Ind. teachers union</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30792701.story target='_blank'>Voters across Indiana turn down school projects</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30788503.story target='_blank'>Ind. treasurer: Chrysler deal caused fund losses</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30789475.story target='_blank'>Ind. children's home to close, convert to new use</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1581889,ggenesis0520.article target='_blank'>$20K missing, Genesis audit shows</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1581887,grudyjr0520.article target='_blank'>Clay Jr. still being paid for videos</a></p>

<p><A href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1580635,edit-correction-04xx.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Work-release answer to crowded prisons</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/20/news/top/doc8fcdd273fe75fafe862575bb008017ff.txt target='_blank'>Obama auto plan gets mixed response in NWI</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/20/news/lake/doc21336b1a57fafecb862575bc0001dd0d.txt target='_blank'>Lake election officials stay out of Lake Central Web site controversy</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/20/opinion/times_editorials/doc58d5c984ef41e382862575bb007ea5a3.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Pass the road salt, please</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090520/News01/305209998/1052/News01 target='_blank'>No consensus on South Bend cuts</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090520/Opinion/905200379/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Graduates can take lesson from commencement</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090520/NEWS03/305209992/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Lugar, Bayh support shift to gas misers</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090520/NEWS03/305209976/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Abusive lenders forced credit card fixes: Bayh</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090520/EDIT07/305209938/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: More secrecy from city</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090520/NEWS02/905200341/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Oh, that $924,000! State owes WL</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090520/OPINION01/905200318/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: The net effect of increased fuel economy</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><A href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/LOCAL/905200359/1001/NEWS/Children+s+home+will+close+after+graduation target='_blank'>Children's home will close after graduation</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/LOCAL/905200341/1001/NEWS/State+gets+feds++OK+for++765M+in+economic+stimulus+funds target='_blank'>State gets feds' OK for $765M in economic stimulus funds</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/LOCAL18/905200328/1008/LOCAL19/Mayor+s+new+CIB+fix++regional+alcohol+tax target='_blank'>Mayor shops new CIB fix</a></p>



<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/NEWS08/905200335/1101/NEWS08/City+Market+is+worth+saving target='_blank'>COLUMN: City Market is worth saving</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090520/OPINION08/905200319/1291/OPINION08/Let+s+celebrate+charter+success target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Let's celebrate charter success</a></p>

<p><em>Anderson Herald Bulletin</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_140004334.html target='_blank'>ACS's Lowe skeptical of state effort to raise grad rates</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/opinion/local_story_140083826.html?keyword=topstory target='_blank'>GUEST COLUMN: Turnout shows state needs early vote centers</a></p>

<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090520/OPINION01/905200310/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Wheel tax essential to luring jobs to community</a></p>

<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090520/NEWS01/905200302/1008/Workers++Where+s+the+money? target='_blank'>Workers: Where's the money?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090520/NEWS0301/905200320/1003/NEWS03/Life+sciences+key+to+state+s+better+future target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Life sciences key to state's better future</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_139174508.html target='_blank'>Law offices of Vigo County prosecutor Terry Modesitt go up in flames</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/19/interstate-69-the-issue-cost-estimate-increases/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Interstate 69</a></p>



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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30784385.story target='_blank'>Obama nominee opposed by many GOP state senators</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30782957.story target='_blank'>Educators to get cash for top graduation increases</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/19/opinion/times_editorials/doc36e663fbbd714552862575ba00783cbe.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: More power to impose discipline</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090519/News01/905190343/1129/News target='_blank'>City budget survey stresses end to police take-home cars</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090519/News01/905190344/-1/news target='_blank'>Protesters at ND rally in court</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090519/LOCAL07/305199934/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Town mourns Butler mayor</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090519/LOCAL/305199996/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>D'Arcy drawn to students</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090519/NEWS03/305199945/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Lugar seeks federal aid to push hybrid Humvees</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090519/EDIT07/305199938/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Unacceptable errors</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090519/OPINION01/905190304/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Efforts to save WL teachers commendable</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/LOCAL/905190372/1001/NEWS/Teachers+union+vows+to+pay+disability+claims target='_blank'>Union vows to pay disability claims</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/LOCAL/905190375/1001/NEWS/3+school+plans+go+to+voters+today target='_blank'>3 school plans go to voters today</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/LOCAL/905190322/1001/NEWS/State+will+pay+schools+to+increase+grad+rates target='_blank'>State will pay schools to increase grad rates</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/NEWS05/905190369/1008/LOCAL19/Council+approves+revised+ethics+code target='_blank'>Council approves revised ethics code</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/BUSINESS07/905190325/1104/BUSINESS07/Racinos+help+state+buck+trend target='_blank'>COLUMN: Racinos help state buck trend</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090519/OPINION08/905190316/1291/OPINION08/Keep+chains+out++freshness+in target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Keep chains out, freshness in</a></p>

<p><em>Anderson Herald Bulletin</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_138220203.html target='_blank'>Mayor, officials to seek federal funding in Washington</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090519/NEWS01/905190323/1002/Latest+cost-saver?+No+firefighters+sent+on+most+medical+runs target='_blank'>Latest cost-saver? No firefighters sent on most medical runs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090519/NEWS01/905190304/1002/Wheel+tax+discussion+resurfaces target='_blank'>Wheel tax discussion resurfaces</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090519/NEWS13/905190308/1008/NEWS01/Richmond+family+attends+Obama+s+speech+at+Notre+Dame target='_blank'>Richmond family attends Obama's speech at Notre Dame</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090519/NEWS0301/905190326/1003/NEWS03/Vote+centers+good+idea++but+can+wait+for+regular+session target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Vote centers good idea, but can wait for regular session</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/18/health-care-the-issue-obama-prepares-for-reform/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Health care</a></p>




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            <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30779977.story target='_blank'>Ind. mayor killed in Ohio motorcycle crash</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30771293.story target='_blank'>Protesters greet Obama at Notre Dame; 39 arrested</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30776273.story target='_blank'>Obama visits Indy after Notre Dame trip</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30774535.story target='_blank'>Interstate 69 pricetag now tops $3 billion</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1578552,ndobama0518.article target='_blank'>Obama's speech at ND brings cheers, few jeers</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1577775,calocalbills0517.article target='_blank'>IT tax break, help for homeowners among newest laws</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1577607,gduab0517.article target='_blank'>City, taxpayers learn budget fate this week</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1577609,pastrick.article target='_blank'>3 left in racketeering lawsuit</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/18/news/top/doc66527ea1845bf970862575ba000ad578.txt target='_blank'>Obama calls for 'fair-minded words'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/18/news/top/doc68699a289382150e862575ba000d4e92.txt target='_blank'>Most students support Obama's invitation</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/17/news/top/doc1b0dfeb05bb0c9c9862575b9000940fd.txt target='_blank'>Some question the value of Lake County tax assessments</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/17/news/top/doc4649c925275109a0862575b80005aebe.txt target='_blank'>Catholics praying for Obama, protesting Notre Dame decision</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/17/news/top/doc64169ef2fa33203c862575b8007e594e.txt target='_blank'>County employees taxed for cell phones</a></p>



<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/News01/905189969/1129/News target='_blank'>Obama urges grads: Find 'common ground'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/News01/905180303/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Jenkins: We will listen to all views</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/News01/905180314/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Volunteers greet Obama, collect food for the needy</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/News01/905180316/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Pro-life advocates rally on campus</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090517/Opinion/905170468/1065/Opinion target='_blank'>COLUMN: Today, Obama honors Notre Dame</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/Opinion/905189975/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Time to be heard</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/LOCAL/305189992/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>A plea for open minds, civility</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/LOCAL07/905179930/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Butler mayor killed in motorcycle collision</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/NEWS07/305189934/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>D'Arcy: Protesters 'heroes'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/LOCAL/305189935/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>2 presidents impress grads</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090517/LOCAL0202/305179851/1044/LOCAL08 target='_blank'>Year out, but rematch is so on</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090518/EDIT07/305189996/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Bad timing for pay raises</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090517/EDIT10/305179956/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>COLUMN: Time for GOP to regain trust</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090517/EDIT0502/305179955/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>COLUMN: Local party can't shine without moderate wing</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090517/EDIT07/305179953/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Perplexing voting veto</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090518/OPINION01/905180305/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Cooperation can resolve deadlock</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090517/OPINION01/905170314/1098/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Try again next year on vote centers</a></p>



<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/LOCAL18/905180330/1001/NEWS/Timing+of+CIB+raises+criticized target='_blank'>Timing of CIB raises criticized</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/NEWS05/905180346/1008/LOCAL19/Reactions+split+over+Obama+s+Notre+Dame+visit target='_blank'>Reactions split over Obama's Notre Dame visit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/NEWS0501/905180345/1008/LOCAL19/Teens+ready+to+mute+the+ban+on+driving+with+cell+phones target='_blank'>Teens ready to mute the ban on driving with cell phones</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/NEWS05/905180347/1008/LOCAL19/President+s+visit+brief+but+effective+at+2+fundraisers target='_blank'>President's visit brief but effective at 2 fundraisers</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090518/LOCAL18/905180348/1008/LOCAL19/Downtown+Indianapolis+church+prays+for+Obama target='_blank'>Downtown Indianapolis church prays for Obama</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090517/NEWS05/905170355/1008/LOCAL19/+Not+a+candidate+++Daniels+insists target='_blank'>'Not a candidate,' Daniels insists</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090517/NEWS05/905170382/1008/LOCAL19/Obama+keeps+his+eyes+on+Indiana target='_blank'>Obama keeps his eyes on Indiana</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090516/NEWS05/905160435/1008/LOCAL19/Obama+visit+has+rekindled+the+debate+over+abortion target='_blank'>Obama visit has rekindled the debate over abortion</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090516/NEWS05/905160437/1008/LOCAL19/Daniels+offers+a+piece+of+his+mind target='_blank'>Daniels offers a piece of his mind</a></p>



<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090517/NEWS08/905170362/1101/NEWS08/How+do+Daniels++moves+add+up? target='_blank'>COLUMN: How do Daniels' moves add up?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090517/OPINION05/905170349/1039/OPINION05/Local++lacking++lonely target='_blank'>COLUMN: Local, lacking, lonely</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090517/NEWS01/905170324/1002/NEWS17/Safe-sex+education?+Schools+say+no target='_blank'>Safe-sex education? Schools say no</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090517/NEWS01/905170325/1002/NEWS17/Sheriff+s+race+starts+early target='_blank'>Sheriff's race starts early</a></p>


<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/opinion/local_story_136213937.html?keyword=topstory target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Refreshing goal for new commissioner</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/17/no-headline---18a0xtrees-brf/ target='_blank'>State compiling register of largest trees</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/17/state-looks-at-budget-doomsday/ target='_blank'>Lawmaker adding 'doomsday' to budget planning</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090517/COLUMNISTS06/905170437/1025/NEWS02/Ex-Indiana+Gov.+Whitcomb+back+in+spotlight target='_blank'>Ex-Indiana Gov. Whitcomb back in spotlight</a></p>



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            <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>INDIANA WIRE</strong></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30755413.story target='_blank'>Manufacturing rep: DWD should be held accountable</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30755339.story target='_blank'>Ind. teachers union's insurance plan underfunded</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30754677.story target='_blank'>NDame chief: Obama invite can bring broader debate</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1574701,edit-teachers.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: State steps forward to protect teachers</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/15/news/top/doc8d383d5c2f95e8d4862575b7000bd0db.txt target='_blank'>Court papers: Top Pastrick aide likely out of RICO suit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/15/news/lake/doc84ff272006285411862575b60081bc4d.txt target='_blank'>Catholic group's ads oppose Obama speech</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/15/news/lake/doc08aa6b2834ee4d3c862575b6007a51f1.txt target='_blank'>Bidders can dunk mayor to benefit city's Relay for Life</a></p>



<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/News01/905150313/1011/News target='_blank'>A Notre Dame history of open debate</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/News01/905150319/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Skillman in Mishawaka: GOP must 'have better idea'</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/News01/905150320/1052/News01 target='_blank'>St. Joseph County still mulling voting center idea</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/News01/905150316/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Roe case plaintiff speaks Friday night in South Bend</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/Opinion/905150362/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: D'Arcy displays leadership in tough choices</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090515/LOCAL/305159981/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>11 Allen officials' raises approved</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090515/NEWS03/305159961/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Souder seeks $37 million in transportation bill</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090515/EDIT07/305159915/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Transparency needed on $300 million in cuts</a></p>



<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090515/LOCAL/905150357/Feds+investigate+state+teachers+union+fund target='_blank'>Fund's deficit raises questions</a></p>


<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090515/NEWS08/905150360/1101/NEWS08/Neighborhoods+vital+to+city target='_blank'>COLUMN: Neighborhoods vital to city</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090515/OPINION08/905150305/1291/OPINION08/Veto+pen+strikes+down+vital+bills target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Veto pen strikes down vital bills</a></p>

<p><em>Anderson Herald Bulletin</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_134231244.html target='_blank'>Councilman won't appeal loss to city</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_134231149.html target='_blank'>Former mayor candidate nearly thrown out of meeting</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_134164004.html target='_blank'>Happe to succeed Hopper as judge</a></p>



<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090515/NEWS01/905150319/1002/Owners+say+IDEM+should+pay+for+manure+cleanup target='_blank'>Owners say IDEM should pay for manure cleanup</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090515/OPINION01/905150308/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Session was disappointing for reform advocates</a></p>

<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090515/NEWS0301/905150329/1003/NEWS03/Obama+needs+to+call+off+torture+inquiry target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Obama needs to call off torture inquiry</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_134171316.html target='_blank'>Democratic caucus selects Michael Ciolli as new Vigo County commissioner</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/14/free-choice-act-touted-by-visiting-afl-cio/ target='_blank'>Free Choice Act touted by visiting AFL-CIO leader</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090515/GREEN01/905150453/1025/NEWS02/EPA+penalties+total+$165+000 target='_blank'>EPA penalties total $165,000</a></p>



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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30745413.story target='_blank'>Daniels signs bill designed to fix jobless fund</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30745543.story target='_blank'>Gov. vetoes bill for elected St. Joe County judges</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30745397.story target='_blank'>Gov. signs bill to allow online license renewals</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30745331.story target='_blank'>Ind. health boss cautious about 'tough' flu season</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30742539.story target='_blank'>Man who prompted Ind. bestiality law sentenced</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1573055,pastrick.article target='_blank'>Pastrick, aide could be lone defendants</a></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/14/news/lake/doce8445e59074daf61862575b600059776.txt target='_blank'>Daniels signs off on Little Cal panel revamp</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/14/opinion/times_editorials/docfccd9c522a3b04a4862575b500837a87.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Permanently end 2% clubs</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090514/News01/905140315/1129/News target='_blank'>Honorary degree a Notre Dame tradition</a></p>

<p><a href=http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090514/News01/905140310/1130 target='_blank'>Governor nixes bill to elect St. Joseph County judges</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090514/NEWS07/305149992/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Jobless fund fix now law</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090514/EDIT07/305149936/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Taxing questions for council</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://jconline.com/article/20090514/NEWS02/905140341&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL target='_blank'>Planning on hold till state budget tweaked</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090514/OPINION01/905140308/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Clock ticking on entitlement program fix</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090514/BUSINESS07/905140443/1104/BUSINESS07 target='_blank'>COLUMN: Jobless fund 'fix' lowers the boom on business</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090514/OPINION08/905140410/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Looking out for teachers</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090514/NEWS01/905140358/1002/Possible+solutions++Here+are+some+ideas+to+help+Muncie+fix+its+budget+crisis target='_blank'>Possible solutions: Here are some ideas to help Muncie fix its budget crisis</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090514/OPINION01/905140330/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Muncie needs a plan and leadership, and it needs it now</a></p>


<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_133215753.html target='_blank'>Today's Democratic caucus to be open to public</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/14/use-of-tax-for-arena-approved/ target='_blank'>Use of tax for arena approved</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/13/employers-to-rescue-of-jobless/ target='_blank'>Employers to rescue of jobless</a></p>


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<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090513/News01/905130316/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Daniels vetoes voting center expansion bill</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS0501/905130351/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Revised budget forecast ordered before special session</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1571039,gcare0513.article target='_blank'>Political investment is needed to clean air</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1571071,lowrepairs0513.article target='_blank'>Casino funds help repave streets</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1570064,edit-idemlawyer.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Daniels turning IDEM into rubber stamp</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/top/doc7d35cc96bb7bb4c4862575b50006526d.txt target='_blank'>Lawmakers order new revenue forecast</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doc46783470c5107062862575b50002918e.txt target='_blank'>Lake council bends on hiring and spending restrictions</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doca5e50c957d01deac862575b5000aa026.txt target='_blank'>EPA investigating Lake County Health Dept.</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doc5dd209bdf3fe8255862575b50001a715.txt target='_blank'>Lake treasurer blames assessors and governor for late tax bills</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doce8da380f329f80fc862575b50000a50e.txt target='_blank'>New law allows more women to get timely cancer screening</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/news/lake/doc2b731b75b42cfd76862575b5000e0405.txt target='_blank'>Council offers hands-on government lesson</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/13/opinion/times_editorials/doca1afef2449bed47f862575b40081018c.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Deny government pay raises</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090513/News01/905139971/1052/News01 target='_blank'>Bishop's control over Notre Dame indirect</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090513/News01/905130317/1052/News01 target='_blank'>St. Joseph County Council overrides tax abatement veto</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090513/LOCAL/305139997/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Daniels vetoes satellite voting</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090513/LOCAL/305139989/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>State restarts budget process</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090513/EDIT07/305139963/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Teaching the teachers</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090513/NEWS02/905130327/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Proposal to cut sewer overflow has $179 million price tag</a></p>



<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS05/905130385/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Some high-unemployment counties haven't received stimulus funds</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS05/905130343/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Spay/neuter law for pit bulls is tabled by panel</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS05/905130349/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>City names 7 groups to aid neighborhoods</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/NEWS08/905130361/1101/NEWS08 target='_blank'>COLUMN: Ballard's abandoned homes issue has lost focus</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090513/OPINION08/905130334/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: From regulated to regulator</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090513/NEWS01/905130346/1002/Fire+and+police+are+put+on+hold+until+mayor+makes+her+wishes+known target='_blank'>Fire and police are put on hold until mayor makes her wishes known</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090513/NEWS01/905130345/1002/Muncie+cutbacks+may+hurt+local+economy target='_blank'>Muncie cutbacks may hurt local economy</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090513/OPINION01/905130309/1014/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: It's no mystery how city ended up in crisis</a></p>

<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090513/NEWS0301/905120334/1003/NEWS03/Open+meetings+face+real+threat target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Open meetings face real threat</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_132235817.html target='_blank'>Dems caucus is Thursday</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/opinion/local_story_133001242.html?keyword=topstory target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Open process best policy when filling commissioner seat</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/12/budget-guidepost-a-must/ target='_blank'>State panel: budget 'guidepost' a must</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/12/democrats-say-mayor-has-made-preference-clear/ target='_blank'>Democrats say mayor has made preference clear</a></p>



<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090513/NEWS01/905130413/1025/NEWS02/Is+French+Lick+a+risky+gamble? target='_blank'>Is French Lick a risky gamble?</a></p>



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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30729001.story target='_blank'>New Ind. law gives teachers more legal protections</a></p>



<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>



<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/top/doc0a2a5739132753ab862575b300804697.txt target='_blank'>New state law aims to help teachers control unruly students</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/top/doc72cd3817c685de6b862575b400050a93.txt target='_blank'>USW supporters rally for U.S. auto, manufacturing industry</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/top/doccca5913531c4965e862575b400078327.txt target='_blank'>Late tax bills have cities, towns grumbling at Lake County officials</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/lake/doc5e7fba4d945518a0862575b30082323c.txt target='_blank'>U.S. attorney vows to keep prosecuting corrupt pols</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/lake/doc5342f2cb6406df17862575b300839136.txt target='_blank'>Lake government security posts temporarily empty</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/news/lake/docacb3e2550c4674b6862575b4000e322b.txt target='_blank'>S'ville councilman announces he will make a re-election bid</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/12/opinion/times_editorials/doccd8845bc67894492862575b400091371.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: GOP needs to define itself</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090512/News01/905120354/1011/News target='_blank'>Students split on Obama ND visit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090512/News01/905120375/-1/news target='_blank'>St. Joseph County Council vote on veto override tonight</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090512/News01/905129945/1052/News01 target='_blank'>May 28 court date set for Keyes</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090512/Opinion/905120370/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Taxpayers left in limbo again</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090512/LOCAL/305129994/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Top 10 for tardy taxpayers owe less</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090512/LOCAL/305129993/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Pence: GOP strayed from own beliefs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090512/LOCAL/305129998/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Treasurer proposes new tax tracking</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090512/EDIT07/305129950/1021/EDIT target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: The squeeze on Ivy Tech</a></p>

<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090512/OPINION01/905120303/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: New law won't bring respect to classrooms</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090512/NEWS04/905120350/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Teachers shielded from suits</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090512/NEWS0501/905120359/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Gambling lobby rolls dice on special session</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090512/OPINION08/905120308/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: What's in your paycheck?</a></p>

<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/905120320/1002/Muncie+must+cut++2.1+million+NOW+or+go+broke+by+November target='_blank'>Muncie must cut $2.1 million NOW or go broke by November</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/905120324/1002/Yorktown+council+backs+off+insurance+plan target='_blank'>Yorktown council backs off insurance plan</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/905120315/1002/Surveyor++recently+arrested+on+drunken+driving+charge++says+++I+put+in+for+vacation+ target='_blank'>Surveyor, recently arrested on drunken driving charge, says 'I put in for vacation'</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/905120312/1008/NEWS01/State+treasurer+to+speak+at+Rotary+meeting target='_blank'>State treasurer to speak at Rotary meeting</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090512/NEWS0301/905110324/1003/NEWS03/Teen+drivers+bill+among+session+s+bright+spots target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Teen drivers bill among session's bright spots</a></p>

<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_132103705.html target='_blank'>Burke v. Bennett case continues May 28</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_132003110.html target='_blank'>Nine now vying for vacant Vigo seat</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/12/mayor-offer-front-door-pride-progress-report/ target='_blank'>Mayor to offer Front Door Pride progress report</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/11/mayor-announce-collaborative-effort-new-arena/ target='_blank'>Mayor assembling arena project committee</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/11/new-indiana-law-gives-teachers-more-protection/ target='_blank'>Daniels says bill empowers teachers to take back control</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/12/welfare-privatization-the-issue-act-would-allow/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Welfare privatization</a></p>



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<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30725069.story target='_blank'>Special session presents big, big challenge</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30723357.story target='_blank'>Former coal lobbyist takes state post</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30722885.story target='_blank'>Teens face ban on cell phones while driving</a></p>

<p><a href=http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=indystar&sParam=30710229.story target='_blank'>Notre Dame to pay some police bill for Obama visit</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090511/NEWS02/905110340/1025/Budget+stall+puts+tuition+in+limbo target='_blank'>Budget stall puts tuition in limbo</a></p>

<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1566816,joest.article target='_blank'>Former coal lobbyist tapped for key role at IDEM</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1565505,edit.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Indiana finally acts to protect the puppies</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/11/news/top/doc457d4bd349e77bad862575b200837997.txt target='_blank'>Visclosky cites glut of NWI subprime loans in call to Senate</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/10/news/top/doc15cde5fdd3bcf974862575b100814113.txt target='_blank'>The incredible shrinking Republican: Local GOP says party needs to return to core values</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2009/05/10/opinion/times_editorials/doce5f4509e206578ce862575af00765bd5.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Don't limit charter schools</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/11/opinion/times_editorials/docabfe37ac28b33fa4862575b00005eede.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Government reforms are best hope</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/11/columnists/doug_ross/doccab87463611788db862575b00005eebf.txt target='_blank'>COLUMN: State, national political parties are out of synch</a></p>

<p><em>South Bend Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090511/News01/905110303/-1/news target='_blank'>Obama's visit puts focus on abortion</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090510/News01/905100308/1011/News target='_blank'>Is ND Catholic enough?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090510/News01/905100345/1011/News target='_blank'>2001 kneeling grad has no regrets</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090510/Opinion/905100434/1062/Opinion target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: ND-Obama issue calls for respect, civility</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090510/Opinion/905100432/1065/Opinion target='_blank'>COLUMN: Looking for leadership from the gov</a></p>

<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090510/NEWS07/305109926/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Legislators try to cool foreclosure meltdown</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090510/LOCAL0202/305109861/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Daniels full of advice for marginalized GOP</a></p>



<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090510/NEWS02/905100332/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Cities, county consider use of cash reserves</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090510/NEWS02/905100339/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Rail fans rally for high-speed service</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090511/OPINION01/905110305/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Tread lightly with eminent domain laws</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090510/OPINION01/905100313/1098/OPINION target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Assessor bill dispute shows need for reform</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090511/LOCAL18/905110344/1001/NEWS target='_blank'>Are CIB naming rights worth it?</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090509/NEWS05/905090445/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Daniels to offer CIB bailout plan</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090511/OPINION08/905110306/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Political cronyism trumps reform</a></p>


<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090511/NEWS01/905110350/1002/Delaware+County+Surveyor+facing+alcohol+charges target='_blank'>Delaware County Surveyor facing alcohol charges</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090510/NEWS01/905100338/1002/NEWS17/Delaware+County+prosecutor+to+look+into+union+ad target='_blank'>Delaware County prosecutor to look into union ad</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090510/OPINION01/905100348/1014/NEWS17/OUR+VIEW++Yorktown+Council+should+rescind+employee+insurance+ordinance target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Yorktown Council should rescind employee insurance ordinance</a></p>

<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090511/NEWS0301/905100342/1003/NEWS03/Governor+lowers+boom+on++selfish++boomers target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Governor lowers boom on 'selfish' boomers</a></p>



<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_128215644.html target='_blank'>Three file for commissioner seat</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/opinion/local_story_130000502.html?keyword=topstory target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Reform measures improve state's voting procedures</a></p>

<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/11/mayor-announce-collaborative-effort-new-arena/ target='_blank'>Mayor to announce 'collaborative effort' for new arena </a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/10/obama-clinton-plan-indiana-visits/ target='_blank'>Obama, Clinton plan Indiana visits</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/10/daniels-lawmakers-seek-budget-accord-ahead-of/ target='_blank'>Daniels, lawmakers seek budget accord ahead of session</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/11/county-workers-the-issue-assessor-jonathan-to-he/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Assessor Jonathan Weaver allows deputy to work from home</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/10/government-reform-the-issue-legislature-blocks/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Legislature blocks the way. Our View: Locals should run with it.</a></p>

<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>


<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090510/COLUMNISTS07/905100431/1025/NEWS02/Who+will+the+budget++buck++stop+with+--+Daniels+or+lawmakers? target='_blank'>Who will the budget 'buck' stop with -- Daniels or lawmakers?</a></p>


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            <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>NORTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Gary Post-Tribune</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/1564153,oilsands.article target='_blank'>BP, environmentalists debate oil sand</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.post-trib.com/news/opinion/1564032,edit.article target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Obama keeps vow on equity in sentencing</a></p>

<p><em>Times of Northwest Indiana </em></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/08/news/top/docc0275bb460fc3282862575b00006f0a4.txt target='_blank'>Officials seeking pay raises may be told to take a hike</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/08/news/lake/doc891afd68374d9364862575b00000e5c0.txt target='_blank'>McDermott says Dems ban remaining 2 percent clubs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://nwi.com/articles/2009/05/08/opinion/times_editorials/docb1cbf83b52775c5d862575af0076d0fe.txt target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Stop courting the courthouse</a></p>



<p><em>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090508/LOCAL/305089964/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Budget talks will stretch to mid-June</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090508/LOCAL/305089958/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>New laws to protect teens, dogs</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090508/LOCAL/305089955/1002/LOCAL target='_blank'>Obama foe displeased with D'Arcy, Notre Dame</a></p>



<p><em>Lafayette Journal and Courier</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.jconline.com/article/20090508/OPINION01/905080312/1098/OPINION&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: State should focus on a 1-year budget</a></p>

<p><strong>CENTRAL INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Indianapolis Star </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090508/NEWS0501/905080353/1008/LOCAL19 target='_blank'>Next step for state budget comes Tuesday</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090508/NEWS08/905080365/1101/NEWS08 target='_blank'>COLUMN: Franklin leads with smoking ban</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090508/OPINION08/905080330/1291/OPINION08 target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Tough times, but not for CIB staff</a></p>




<p><em>Muncie Star Press</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090508/NEWS01/905080348/1002/Prosecutor+Mark+McKinney+will+face+no+criminal+charges target='_blank'>Prosecutor Mark McKinney will face no criminal charges</a></p>



<p><em>Richmond Palladium-Item</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090508/NEWS01/905080309/1008/Mayor++I+might+run+again target='_blank'>Mayor: I might run again</a></p>



<p><em>Terre Haute Tribune-Star</em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_127233710.html target='_blank'>City Council OKs shifting money to insurance fund</a></p>



<p><strong>SOUTHERN INDIANA</strong></p>

<p><em>Evansville Courier & Press </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/08/no-headline---08a01budget/ target='_blank'>Daniels gets reins on budget</a></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/may/08/money-mess-the-issue-revenue-estimates-put-more/ target='_blank'>EDITORIAL: Money mess</a></p>

<p><em>Louisville Courier-Journal </em></p>

<p><a href=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090508/NEWS0204/905080431/1025/NEWS02/Daniels+to+offer+budget+in+June target='_blank'>Daniels to offer budget in June</a></p>



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