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House OKs GOP health bill, a step toward Obamacare repeal WASHINGTON — Relieved Republicans muscled their health care bill through the House Thursday, taking their biggest step toward dismantling the Obama health care overhaul since Donald Trump took office. They won passage only after overcoming their own divisions that nearly sank the measure six weeks ago. Beaten but unbowed, Democrats insisted Republicans will pay at election time for repealing major provisions of the law. They sang the pop song “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” to the GOP lawmakers as the end of the voting ...

Technology companies, banks take stocks higher

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Monday as big technology companies like Apple continued to rally. Investors bought stocks and sold bonds and gold after Congress agreed to a deal that will keep the government operating for the rest of the fiscal year. Technology companies have set the pace all year and are up more than twice as much as the rest of the market. Apple and Facebook, which will report their first-quarter results in the next few days, helped lead the way. Investors were relieved that the threat of a government shutdown appears to have been averted, so they bought riskier ...

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SRMC announces Columbiana location SALEM — Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is announcing the launch of its newest location for physician practices and diagnostic services at Firestone Farms TownCenter in Columbiana. “This project is part of SRMC’s strategic plan to place outreach services in the fastest growing region of our service area,” said Anita Hackstedde, M.D., SRMC President/CEO. “Located at the intersection of state Routes 7 and 14, this facility will provide a convenient location for residents of the greater Columbiana area and surrounding communities to ...

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Columbiana County Property Transfers

Butler Township Kyle and Melissa Crowl to Alan and Carrie Zielinski, home on Winona Road; $160,000. Columbiana George and Christine Lunger to Daniel and Megan Halverstadt, home on Stanton Avenue; $155,000. East Liverpool Penny and George Davis Jr. to Kathryn Nixon, home on Jennings Avenue; $20,000. Aaron and Joann Stevens to Mike and Debra Volino, property at 228 W. Seventh St.; $1,500. Elkrun Township Anna and Andy Byler III to Finley Croyle Jr., manufactured home and property on state Route 154; $38,000. Fairfield Township Beverly Lunger to Shane Williams, home on ...

Stock indexes wobble as White House unveils tax plan

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes wobbled between modest gains and losses Wednesday, as the White House unveiled broad outlines of its plan to slash tax rates but left many of the details to be determined. Anticipation for a big tax cut, along with looser regulations on businesses, have been two of the main drivers behind the stock market’s surge since November, when Republicans swept into Washington. The White House delivered a big number Wednesday, when officials said they hope to cut the top corporate tax rate to 15 percent from 35 percent. But many specifics are still to be ...