House Dems push for votes on health bill House Democrats are scrambling to secure enough support to pass President Barack Obama's historic health overhaul initiative, working to soothe last-minute concerns from rank-and-file Democrats ahead of a make-or-break vote.Voting is set for Saturday on the 10-year, $1.2 trillion legislation that embraces Obama's goals of extending health coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and putting tough new restrictions on insurance companies.Obama was set to make a personal...
What recovery? Unemployment shoots past 10 percent Just when it was beginning to look a little better, the economy relapsed Friday with a return to double-digit unemployment for only the second time since World War II and warnings that next year will be even worse than previously thought.The jobless rate rocketed to 10.2 percent in October, the highest since early 1983, dealing a psychological blow to Americans as they prepare holiday shopping lists. It was another worse-than-expected report casting a shadow over the struggling...
Computers, records seized at ACORN offices in La. State investigators raided ACORN offices on Friday, taking away computer hard drives and documents as part of a probe into alleged embezzlement and tax fraud when the organization's national headquarters was based in New Orleans."This is an investigation of everything - ACORN, the national organization, the local organization and all of its affiliated entities, specifically as it relates to any potential violations of Louisiana law," Assistant Attorney General David Caldwell...
Governor Paterson Releases First Ads Of His Campaign Governor Paterson aims to end the political speculation if he'll drop out of the race for next year's governor. The governor launches two, 30-second television spots that begin airing today as Paterson begins his bid for his first full term. Both television ads will introduce Paterson to New Yorkers and highlight the difficult fiscal decision he has faced in office.
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