Election 2012: In Ohio, Obama hits Romney over education costs

	Click to View in Browser 08/21/2012 In Ohio, Obama hits Romney over education costs BEXLEY, Ohio (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought again on Tuesday to paint rival Mitt Romney as out of touch with ordinary Americans, telling students in Ohio he was more committed than the Republican to making college affordable. Rising gas prices not a big concern for voters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Even as President Barack Obama considers using U.S. oil stockpiles to halt rising gasoline costs in an election year, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday shows economic pain at the pump is not a big concern for voters. Romney says to lay out comprehensive energy plan HOUSTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney told a fund-raising crowd that included a billionaire oil baron on Tuesday that he will lay out a comprehensive energy proposal this week aimed at increasing U.S. energy production and creating jobs. Insight: Ryan's economic thinking is more Reagan than Tea Party OXFORD, Ohio (Reuters) - When Cesar Conda was a Republican staff director on the U.S. Senate's small business committee in 1991, he often was badgered with questions on economic theory by Paul Ryan, then a 21-year-old intern. Akin won't quit Missouri Senate race over rape comments WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Todd Akin, under fire for controversial remarks on abortion and rape, insisted on Tuesday he would not leave the Missouri Senate race, despite pressure from fellow Republicans and talk of who might replace him on the November 6 ballot. Republican congressional candidates seek wins in Georgia runoffs ATLANTA (Reuters) - Voters in Georgia return to the polls on Tuesday to choose a Republican candidate to challenge congressman John Barrow, the only remaining white Democrat in the House of Representatives from the Deep South, in the general election in November. Romney Super PAC taps familiar face for big July donation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The outside fundraising group supporting presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney relied on a familiar ally for its largest donation in July - Houston-based home builder Bob Perry. Romney battles Obama for cash advantage in election WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican Party and presidential candidate Mitt Romney have almost $60 million more in the bank than President Barack Obama and his Democratic Party but campaign finance experts say it is too soon to assume that means a political advantage in November. Obama shrugs off attacks on his national security record WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday dismissed attacks about his national security record from a group of former U.S. spies and commandos who have accused him of taking too much credit for the death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Trump to play "surprise" role at Republican convention WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump will play a "surprise" role when the Republican Party kicks off its national convention next week in Tampa, Florida, a party official said on Monday. Related Video Obama calls on Romney to release more tax returns Obama: 'soft landing' for Assad unlikely Tales from the Trail The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend