Comments on: Regula Reflects on Career

By: Ben Keeler

Ben Keeler — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:48:50 +0000

I dont get it.

By: Herald

Herald — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:05:31 +0000

Hmm … even this happens.

By: angry conserv

angry conserv — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:17:25 +0000

Like Anne I also had no idea he was so involved in my favorite boondoggle–CVNP

By: Kyle Kutuchief

Kyle Kutuchief — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:04:14 +0000

Great job so far. That giant elephant Regula has on his shelf is a big difference between Democrats and Republicans from my experience. Republicans have real pride in their party identity. Democrats would be hesitant to have that on their shelf for fear of being too partisan. I think that kind of pride in ones party is healthy and endearing. I look forward to today's segment.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:44:03 +0000

3. Sorry man, I thought that's what you were going for.

By: anne

anne — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:11:13 +0000

Not living in Regula's district, I had no idea he was involved in the CVNP. All I ever heard about was Sieberling's involvement, even though Regula's name was familiar and one of a well-respected Republican. He was certainly right about improving educational opportunities and standards in this country. I guess it will be up to whoever follows him into Congress. Perhaps some day this monumental dilemna will be solved, although I don't see anything on the horizon. How long has it been since the original state ruling that Ohio's method of school funding is unconstitutional?

By: BBT

BBT — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:47:41 +0000

Regula is right about NEO being a health care capital. Problem is, no one has taken the lead to market it as such or if they have it has been ineffective.

By: stop th bleeding

stop th bleeding — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:08:23 +0000

In an on-line story at http://www.forbes.com on August 5, 2008 titled America’s Fastest-Dying Cities, it seems that in the upheaval in the mortgage market nationwide, the rust belt did not suffer the huge declines imposed on other fast growing (formerly) cities. Now for the bad news. According to Forbes, Ohio is its worst state – it has the most “dying” cities which included four of the top 10. Those four are Youngstown, Dayton, Canton and Cleveland. The cities were ranked on fleeing population, high unemployment and stagnant economies. These four cities surround Summit County, and each share an industrial background with the Akron area. Tax rates in these cities have climbed to offset the government loss of revenue resulting from the decline. In sales taxes, Cuyahoga County leads the way in our area, with a rate of 7.75%. In income tax rates, Youngstown leads our area with a 2.75% rate. Akron recently raised its rate to 2.25% for its school building project, with the additional .25% allocated to new school construction. However, Akron has decided to reduce the credits it allows in its tax calculation which will effectively increase tax rates for its citizens who work outside the city.
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When you couple rising sales and income taxes with rising real estate taxes, the burden continues on the consumers, businesses and residents.
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Lower taxes will attract jobs. Redistribution will drive jobs away.
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http://www.billconte.com/

By: Hollywood

Hollywood — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:02:56 +0000

Ralph!!!!!!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:17:12 +0000

It is great that Ralph did this – he isnt running again so there was no political incentive. Looking forward to tomorrow's video on gas prices!

By: Ben Keeler

Ben Keeler — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:32:54 +0000

A few points:

1. The talk on gas prices and drilling in Part II of the video is very interesting, so I would ask people to come back to watch that.

2. If I seem rattled in the intro, I was. We filmed that downstairs in the lobby and people kept walking through or the elevator would open and we had to start over. That was about the 10th time we did it.

3. I wish someone had told me my hair was sticking up.

4. Regula was very nice off camera. We sat around and talked for some time afterwards about various issues and his career. He is legendary for his constituent services and I see why now.