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Iott campaign releases Web site taking on Kaptur's earmarks
Republican Rich Iott, left, and Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, right, shake hands while Libertarian candidate Joe Jaffe, center, looks on Monday after the congressional debate at the Park Inn. (THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT)
The Rich Iott campaign for Congress on Thursday launched a new political offensive against U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur's votes for congressional earmarks — funds for local projects that members of Congress get inserted in federal spending bills. Mr. Iott is the Republican nominee in the 9th Congressional District, taking on Miss Kaptur, a Democrat and 14-term veteran. >>
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Iott campaign releases Web site taking on Kaptur's earmarks >>
UPDATED 12:12 p.m.
• NB I-75 traffic flowing over bridge after accident snarls morning commute >>
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• Bond set at $250,000 after Burns pleads not guilty to charges of stealing from TPS >>
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