After Impasse, New California Budget Agreement
California legislative leaders and the governor have come to an agreement on the state budget, which is now roughly three months late.
Dr. Arnold Klein: Patient Safety
I often wonder why there are not legions of Physicians at my side, standing up to Big Pharma. Why can’t the others see the sky is really falling?
Bush Emerges After Days of Financial Crisis
The president spoke briefly on Thursday after remaining largely out of sight as Wall Street has become engulfed by a financial crisis.
Political Memo: Given G.O.P. Predicament, Rangel Opts to Ride Out the Storm
Democrats believe that a long list of Republican lawmakers with legal troubles makes it impossible for Republicans to gain much ground on the issues of ethics and good government.
Pain Spreads as Credit Vise Grows Tighter
Lenders have become even less willing to part with their money, further crimping budgets and family spending.
National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Concession in House Race
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell of Alaska conceded to Representative Don Young in the Republican primary for Alaska s only House seat.
National Briefing | Midwest: Minnesota: Rebuilt Bridge Opens
Flashing headlights and honking horns penetrated the early-morning sky as police officers and first responders led drivers in a slow procession across the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis.
Panel Proposes Broad Changes in Federal Financial Aid for College
The recommendations included a simpler application, Pell grant maximums linked to the consumer price index and federally financed college savings accounts for children in low-income families.
A Bid to Curb Profit Gambit as Banks Fall
A backlash against short sellers has begun, with regulators in the U.S. and Britain tightening rules and authorities in New York intensifying investigations.
Citing environment, Mexican state shuts down Canadian-run mine after slaying of activist (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico – A Canadian-owned mine at the centre of a dispute over the slaying of a Mexican mining activist has been shut down for environmental reasons, authorities said Tuesday.
Power Still Not Restored to Many in the Midwest
Remnants of Hurricane Ike swept through the region on Sunday, bringing torrential downpours and strong winds.
Bread Stays on Menu for Carp at Pennsylvania Lake
Every year, an estimated 500,000 people trek to a lake to see a veritable carpet of carp, and the state has temporarily called off a plan to force people to stop feeding bread to the fish.
