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“We didn’t select this site because of its natural beauty,” he said. “The vast expanse of empty ground behind me is a result of the failed U.S. steel industry in the global economy. We selected this location to make a point. The obvious truth here is that if we, as a region, state and nation, don’t handle the complexities of a global economy correctly, the factories on U.S. 31 will begin to look like this property on West Markland, and that change will begin sooner than later.”

Indiana House Republicans want to fulfill their promise on capping property taxes permanently that they proposed.

In 2008, the General Assembly cut the average property tax by almost 35 percent.

This upcoming session, the Republicans want the focus to be on property taxes again.

"The Democrats all voted against considering them in the last legislative session, Republican Leader Brian Bosma said. "The speaker (Bauer)..."

For most of the past decade, the District 30 seat in the Indiana House has been a battleground for Democrats and Republicans.

In 2004, Republican John Smith upset Ron Herrell, and Herrell returned the favor in 2006. During the 2008 election cycle, Herrell was challenged by a political newcomer.

The 2004 and 2006 races were costly campaigns, with both state party organizations and Political Action Committees spending lavishly.

By DOUGLAS BELKIN
KOKOMO, Ind. -- With a 22-year-old son serving in Afghanistan, Denise Young knows what she wants to hear President Barack Obama tell the nation Tuesday night. "That he is going to let the generals make the decisions," Mrs. Young said. "They have asked for more troops. They should get them. There is safety in numbers." Her sentiment echoes throughout this farm-and-factory city of about 46,000,...