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Gov. Perry calls jobs record a big plus

Texas Gov. Rick Perry contended Monday he has the best economic record and executive experience in government of any Republican presidential candidate, contrasting his credentials with those of his top two rivals, Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann.



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Governor calls wind gust that fell Indiana stage a 'fluke'

INDIANAPOLIS — The wind gust that toppled a stage at the Indiana State Fair Saturday night, killing five and injuring dozens of fans waiting for the country band Sugarland to perform, was a "fluke" that no one could have anticipated, the governor and others said Sunday.


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Authorities: 3 dead in Indiana fair stage collapse

INDIANAPOLIS — Authorities said they have confirmed at least three deaths after a stage collapsed Saturday night during a storm at the Indiana State Fair, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform.


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Special interest gave millions to budget panel

WASHINGTON — The 12 lawmakers appointed to a new congressional supercommittee charged with tackling the nation's fiscal problems have received millions in contributions from special interests with a direct stake in potential cuts to federal programs, an Associated Press analysis of federal campaign data has found.



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VIDEO: Muncie RibFest

Muncie residents enjoy good food and music at this year's Muncie Ribfest, hosted by Downtown Development.


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RibFest contestants grill their way to perfection

RibFest contestants were tight-lipped about their secret ingredients and family recipes. But one thing they all have in common is patience — most of them claim they prepare and marinade the meat for 24 hours before serving it.



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Landfill may be searched for missing Indiana student

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The company that runs a western Indiana landfill says it is cooperating with investigators who might search it for signs of an Indiana University student who's been missing for two months.


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IU union urges president to forgo big raise

BLOOMINGTON — The union that represents Indiana University's support staff is urging IU's president to turn down a 22 percent pay raise, saying the money could instead go toward preventing layoffs at a campus library.






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