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Kentucky Bill Seeks to Bolster Horse Industry 03/11/2010 6:35 PM A Kentucky Senate panel has approved a bill aimed at generating more money for the horse racing industry by taxing online bets and allowing a new form of parimutuel gambling. Sen. Damon Thayer said Thursday that the proposal could funnel large sums into the industry to help the Full Story

No. 15 Tennessee Beats LSU 59-49 in SEC Tourney 03/11/2010 4:49 PM Wayne Chism had 17 points and 10 rebounds and No. 15 Tennessee overcame its worst first half of the season to beat LSU 59-49 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference on Thursday. With the teams tied at 30, Cameron Tatum stretched across the lane to hit a layup with 14:28 left Full Story

Two Ft. Campbell Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan 03/11/2010 4:10 PM The military says two Fort Campbell soldiers were killed during an attack in eastern Afghanistan this week. The Department of Defense said in a news release Thursday that 24-year-old Sgt. Jonathan J. Richardson of Bald Knob, AR and 25-year-old Pfc. Jason M. Kropat of White Lake, NY Full Story

Frankfort Update from Rep. Brent Housman 03/11/2010 3:15 PM As you have read over the last couple of days, to say that it has been difficult, would be putting it mildly and today proved to be no different. Today brought nearly 4 hours of debate on the House Floor over the budget. As you are aware, the state has a constitutional requirement to balance the Full Story

Quinn Stumps for Tax Increase to Aid IL Schools 03/11/2010 2:30 PM Governor Pat Quinn is out making the case for an income tax increase that seems to have little support among Illinois lawmakers. Quinn visited a Springfield middle school Thursday to talk about the tax increase. He says that without the additional tax money, education spending will have to Full Story