Health care businesses at risk in House overhaul - Tulsa World
WASHINGTON — The health care overhaul bill produced by House Democrats would impose an array of new taxes, fees and government mandates on major players in the health industry, including insurers, doctors and drugs and medical devices makers. In
SC governor signs incentive package for Boeing - WTVF
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A $750 million Boeing 787 assembly plant is expected to bring thousands of badly needed jobs to South Carolina’s ailing economy and, officials hope, a closer look at the state by other industrial prospects. “There will
Stocks Tumble on Consumer Weakness; Dow Falls 250 Points - New York Times
Stocks plunged Friday in the face of weak consumer data, erasing a powerful rally the day before and ending a pattern of monthly gains. By the end of trading, the three major stock averages had more than given up the 2 percent gains they made on
Schools warned more cuts possible - Tulsa World
State school districts could see more cuts as soon as next month, state education officials said Thursday. The revolving House Bill 1017 fund, which accounts for more than 25 percent of education funding, is nearly empty, said Assistant State
Was CNN host Lou Dobbs really “shot at”? - AlterNet
After CNN host Lou Dobbs stated this past Monday on his radio show that “my wife has now been and I have been shot at,” right-wing pundits and nativist groups are rallying to his cause. Dobbs’ discussion of the alleged shooting incident, which
TV layoffs - Honolulu Advertiser
As I read about the layoffs at KHNL, I can feel the emotions of Diane Ako and how she will be more sympathetic to laid-off employees. I am one of the 1,900 employees who got laid off from Aloha Airlines in March 2008, and while most of us have moved
House Democrats Unveil Health Bill - AOL
WASHINGTON (Oct. 29) - Their work swiftly heralded by President Barack Obama, House Democrats rolled out landmark legislation Thursday to extend health care to tens of millions who lack coverage, impose sweeping new restrictions on private insurers
Gov. Granholm signs final 6 budget bills - State News
Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed Michigan’s final six budget bills Friday and announced 75 additional vetoes, totaling $127 million. “I will not pretend that this is a good budget,” Granholm said in a statement. “This budget cuts, rather than
Thorns & Roses, Oct. 30 - Pharos-Tribune
• To Pastor Teri White and facilitator Deborah Moss of the Methamphetamine Anonymous Support Group for their efforts in bringing David Parnell to the area for Red Ribbon Week. The Tennessee man provides a powerful presentation on the dangers of
Susquenita School District suspends senior who says he was accused of - PennLive.com
View full size Sean Simmers, The Patriot-News Zackery Marriott, 18, of Penn Township, Perry County, says someone on his bus might have misheard his comments about hunting or attending State Police Youth Week. Zackery Marriott said it didn’t take
Health care businesses at risk in House overhaul - Tulsa World
WASHINGTON — The health care overhaul bill produced by House Democrats would impose an array of new taxes, fees and government mandates on major players in the health industry, including insurers, doctors and drugs and medical devices makers. In
SC governor signs incentive package for Boeing - WTVF
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A $750 million Boeing 787 assembly plant is expected to bring thousands of badly needed jobs to South Carolina’s ailing economy and, officials hope, a closer look at the state by other industrial prospects. “There will
Stocks Tumble on Consumer Weakness; Dow Falls 250 Points - New York Times
Stocks plunged Friday in the face of weak consumer data, erasing a powerful rally the day before and ending a pattern of monthly gains. By the end of trading, the three major stock averages had more than given up the 2 percent gains they made on
Schools warned more cuts possible - Tulsa World
State school districts could see more cuts as soon as next month, state education officials said Thursday. The revolving House Bill 1017 fund, which accounts for more than 25 percent of education funding, is nearly empty, said Assistant State
Was CNN host Lou Dobbs really “shot at”? - AlterNet
After CNN host Lou Dobbs stated this past Monday on his radio show that “my wife has now been and I have been shot at,” right-wing pundits and nativist groups are rallying to his cause. Dobbs’ discussion of the alleged shooting incident, which
TV layoffs - Honolulu Advertiser
As I read about the layoffs at KHNL, I can feel the emotions of Diane Ako and how she will be more sympathetic to laid-off employees. I am one of the 1,900 employees who got laid off from Aloha Airlines in March 2008, and while most of us have moved
House Democrats Unveil Health Bill - AOL
WASHINGTON (Oct. 29) - Their work swiftly heralded by President Barack Obama, House Democrats rolled out landmark legislation Thursday to extend health care to tens of millions who lack coverage, impose sweeping new restrictions on private insurers
Gov. Granholm signs final 6 budget bills - State News
Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed Michigan’s final six budget bills Friday and announced 75 additional vetoes, totaling $127 million. “I will not pretend that this is a good budget,” Granholm said in a statement. “This budget cuts, rather than
Thorns & Roses, Oct. 30 - Pharos-Tribune
• To Pastor Teri White and facilitator Deborah Moss of the Methamphetamine Anonymous Support Group for their efforts in bringing David Parnell to the area for Red Ribbon Week. The Tennessee man provides a powerful presentation on the dangers of
Susquenita School District suspends senior who says he was accused of - PennLive.com
View full size Sean Simmers, The Patriot-News Zackery Marriott, 18, of Penn Township, Perry County, says someone on his bus might have misheard his comments about hunting or attending State Police Youth Week. Zackery Marriott said it didn’t take