News Update – March 14, 2013

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• Argentine Jorge Bergoglio, elected pope, the first ever from Latin America, the first Jesuit, the first to take the name Francis.
• Affordable Care Act tax on medical devices expected to cost over 146 thousand jobs.
• U.S. Senator Marco Rubio says cut aid to Egypt until human rights improve.
• House Republicans propose plan to balance the budget.
• White House defends decision to cancel tour visits.
• Utah Senate approves concealed gun legislation.
• Florida GOP Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigns.
• J.L. Spray elected Nebraska GOP Chairman.
• Francis is the first Pope from the New World.
• CPAC provides glimpse at 2016.

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West

Western Region

• Washington State Assembly passes ‘Dream Act’ now heads to the GOP controlled State Senate.
• Oregon Senate approves ban on smoking in automobiles with children.
• Former Governor Sarah Palin to write a book on Christmas.
• Senator Dean Heller calls for audit of the U.S. Senate.

Midwest

MidWestern Region

• Iowa liberal advocacy group confronts the American Legislative Exchange Council.
• Idaho Rep Raul Labrador speech at CPAC focuses on how to win over Latino’s.
• Man convicted in deadly Craig’s List deaths in Ohio.
• Ohio Nun accused of voter fraud resigns.

South

Southern Region

• U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell begins airing aids in Kentucky.
• Casino college courses approved by Mississippi legislators.
• South Carolina House rejects Medicaid expansion.
• Florida Senate panel rejects Medicaid expansion.

East

Eastern Region

• Mayor Bloomberg vows to continue soda restrictions after term ends.
• Former cop found guilty of cannibal plot in Manhattan Federal Court.
• Dem PA lawmaker seeks labels on genetically engineered food.
• Joseph Lhota seeks to raise funds for NYC Mayoral campaign.

National

National Region

• U.S. Judge rejects request to have Jews excluded from jury.
• Hostess Brands sells Twinkies to private equity companies.
• U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan unveils House Republican budget.
• Mickey Mouse cartoons to return to television.

Sports

Sports Section

• Gio Gonzalez leads U.S.A. past Puerto Rico in the WBC.
• Tiger Woods a 4-1 favorite to win the 2013 Masters.
• Wrestlers will compete in the European Games.
• Dwight Howard ties NBA FT record.

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