SLAM-DUNK BUDGET BILL--House Speaker Larry Householder, R-Glenford, shares a laugh with Minority Leader Dean DePiero, D-Parma, during session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001. The speaker had the last laugh as the House approved the budget correction bill 53-46 without the hearing of amendments or debate. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)