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Flake: More moderate approach for Obama

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:48 GMT

Congressman Jeff Flake predicts that President Barack Obama's administration will chart a more centrist course as his administration moves forward.

December Special Session Possible

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:08 GMT

Arizona legislators are still struggling to conclude their special session on the state's budget troubles but already are working on ideas for another one that could be held in December to do more to close the $2 billion shortfall.

Firms Rewarded for Using E-Verify

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:36:45 GMT

The Homeland Security Department will give a seal of approval to businesses volunteering to use an electronic program to check workers' immigration status.

Army Limits Media Access at Palin Event

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:22 GMT

The U.S. Army will allow the media limited coverage of Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg, but will bar reporters from interviewing her or her supporters on the post, officials said Thursday.

House Protects Docs from Medicare Cuts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:14 GMT

The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to add more than $200 billion to the deficit to prevent steep Medicare payment cuts to doctors, a move Republicans denounced as a political payoff.

Senate Dems Moving Ahead on Health Vote

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:25 GMT

Senate Democratic leaders are looking ahead to a crucial test vote on health care amid indications the rank-and-file will stand together Saturday to give them the support they need.

Sen. Lugar's Wife Arrested for DUI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:54:51 GMT

Charlene Lugar, wife of Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Dick Lugar (R-Ind.), was arrested Wednesday night for drunken driving after a traffic accident in McLean, Va.

Kerry’s Daughter Nabbed On DUI Suspicion

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:48 GMT

Sen. John Kerry’s daughter, Alexandra Forbes Kerry, was arrested in Los Angeles Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence, police told Fox News.

GAO: Fraud in Disabled Vets Contracts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:59:14 GMT

Companies fraudulently collected at least $100 million in federal contracts from a $4 billion government program designated for disabled military veterans who run small businesses, congressional investigators charge.

Health Bill Nears Debate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:58:25 GMT

Congressional budget crunchers said Thursday the Democrats' latest health care plan would hold down federal red ink for at least 20 years, an assessment that gave supporters hope as the Senate moved gingerly toward a historic debate.