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admin | 2009-02-26 04:35

In desperate need of revenue, several states have predictably raised taxes. First on the list of taxed products was tobacco, to the dismay of many. Just ask New York. Still, citizens accepted it. Next on the list was alcohol. A collective moan from citizens followed but, again, they begrudgingly accepted it. Now some states are proposing a hike in gas taxes. Rest assured, legislators may no lon...

admin | 2009-02-25 18:35

Minority Cancer disparities highlighted in Senate...

What's the matter with National Minority Cancer Awareness Week? What seemed to be a typical state Senate vote on a resolution in support of that week drew extra attention of one from one lawmaker.

"This is the type of thing we have from time to time," said state Senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend). "It would be nice if eventually the day came where we just had Cancer Awareness week. Can...

admin | 2009-02-25 13:35

Obama tells nation: 'We are not quitters'...

To a nation reeling from recession and facing long-festering problems, President Barack Obama has a simple reminder: "We are not quitters."

Whatever the problems, the new president promised in the first prime-time speech of his term, "We will rebuild, we will recover and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before."

Standing before a joint session of Congress on Tu...

admin | 2009-02-25 04:35

Prepared text of Obama's address to Congress...

Text of President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House:

President Barack Obama acknowledges applause in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, prior to his address to a joint session of Congress. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. ...

admin | 2009-02-24 13:35

FDIC: 'Stress test' will determine banks' health...

WASHINGTON - The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday additional government steps to shore up the shaky financial system will hinge in part on a test to determine how the largest banks would fare in an even weaker economy.

Chairman Sheila Bair cautioned at the same time against rushing to a judgment that Washington intends to take over the industry, saying, "I think th...

admin | 2009-02-24 08:35

Danger! Children at play...

Quick! How many kids a year are injured on unsafe playgrounds?

Thousands, say the experts. School playgrounds are danger zones for injuries, warns one new Canadian report. "These aren't little bumps on the head," said Alison Macpherson, the lead researcher. "These children actually went to seek medical care." The U.S.-based National Playground Safety Institute is also...

admin | 2009-02-24 04:35

Shipment of livestock received...

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admin | 2009-02-23 18:35

Obama�s Quick Loans Headed to States in Two Days...

Obama held a formal dinner with the nation's governors at the White House on Sunday.

Now that the economic stimulus package has passed, President Barack Obama is wasting no time sending quick loans to states to cover Medicaid.

Medicaid supplements medical costs for poor people who don't get health insurance through their employers.

Obama is very specific about when states...

admin | 2009-02-23 08:35

CompuGROUP Reports Acquisition of Avenir T�l�matique...

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admin | 2009-02-22 23:35

� Delphi salaried retirees fight benefit cuts...

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