http://detnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detnews.com http://www.detnews.com en-us Copyright 2010, detnews.com Publicus online@detnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:00:00 EST Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:32:08 EST 30 http://detnews.com/article/20100905/POLITICS03/9050309/1022/rss10 ]]>Washington -- A strong economy needs bustling Main Streets and a thriving middle class, not just a healthy stock market, President Barack Obama said in paying tribute to the American worker. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Darlene Superville Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100905/POLITICS03/9050309/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100905/POLITICS03/9050320/1022/rss10 Seeking ways to spur economic growth ahead of the November elections, President Barack Obama will ask Congress to increase and permanently extend research and development tax credits for businesses, a White House official said Sunday. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:32:00 EST Julie Pace Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100905/POLITICS03/9050320/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100905/POLITICS03/9050310/1022/rss10 Columbus, Ohio -- Frustrated, discouraged and just plain mad, a lot of people who have lost jobs -- or know someone who has -- now want to see the names of Democrats on pink slips. And that's jeopardizing the party's chances in Ohio and all across the country in November's elections. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Liz Sidoti AP National Political Writer http://detnews.com/article/20100905/POLITICS03/9050310/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100904/POLITICS02/9040352/1022/rss10 ]]>Republican Rick Snyder says he plans to push hard for votes in Detroit, threatening Virg Bernero in a city many believe the Democrat needs to dominate to become governor. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:37:00 EST Darren A. Nichols and Paul Egan - The Detroit News http://detnews.com/article/20100904/POLITICS02/9040352/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100904/POLITICS02/9040319/1022/rss10 It was controversial and short-lived. The so-called Tea Party, linked to Oakland County Democrats and criticized by Republicans, will not be on the ballot this fall. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Leonard N. Fleming - The Detroit News http://detnews.com/article/20100904/POLITICS02/9040319/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100904/POLITICS03/9040336/1022/rss10 ]]>Washington -- "It's still the economy, stupid." And there's virtually nothing Democrats can do to change that reality before Nov. 2. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Liz Sidoti Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100904/POLITICS03/9040336/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS02/9030434/1022/rss10 The Michigan Supreme Court ruled today the controversial Tea Party group -- criticized as a Democratic ploy to siphon votes away from Republicans -- will not be on the November ballot. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:37:00 EST Leonard N. Fleming - The Detroit News http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS02/9030434/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS02/9030389/1022/rss10 ]]>Lansing -- If Virg Bernero is elected governor, Michigan will pull its money out of Wall Street banks that won't work with the state's businesses and residents, the Democratic nominee announced Thursday. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Karen Bouffard Detroit News Lansing Bureau http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS02/9030389/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100903/OPINION03/9030346/1022/rss10 Virg Bernero could be on the verge of a trend. Now that he's preparing to declare war on Wall Street heavyweights who allegedly sidestep participation in a federally funded program to help home foreclosures -- companies that "do not do business with" Michigan -- who'll draw fire next from the Democrat running for governor? Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EST Daniel Howes http://detnews.com/article/20100903/OPINION03/9030346/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS03/9030427/1022/rss10 ]]>Washington -- Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, likely including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:37:00 EST Erica Werner Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS03/9030427/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS02/9030399/1022/rss10 ]]>Candidates for Michigan governor spent a combined $18.1 million in the Aug. 3 primary, reports filed Thursday show, led by Republican Rick Snyder's $7.6 million. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:07:00 EST Paul Egan And karen bouffard Detroit News Lansing Bureau http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS02/9030399/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS03/9030376/1022/rss10 ]]>Washington -- Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Stephen Ohlemacher Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100903/POLITICS03/9030376/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100902/OPINION03/9020421/1022/rss10 ]]>There's at least one change that Michigan Democrats don't believe in. What term limits can't kill, scandal, blunder and simple miscalculation usually do. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Laura Berman http://detnews.com/article/20100902/OPINION03/9020421/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS02/9020422/1022/rss10 One is a health teacher. Another is a retired pipe welder. The family of another says she was once married to the father of the former head of the Oakland County Democratic Party. They are three of the candidates nominated to run under The Tea Party. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:37:00 EST Leonard N. Fleming - The Detroit News http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS02/9020422/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS02/9020434/1022/rss10 Michigan Republican officials picked former state representative Judy Emmons to run for the 33rd District state Senate seat. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:12:00 EST Staff and wire reports http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS02/9020434/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS02/9020388/1022/rss10 ]]>The first official campaign ads aren't out yet, but the Republicans are wasting no time using YouTube to offer a hint of where they'll hit Democratic candidates this season. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS02/9020388/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS03/9020401/1022/rss10 ]]>Washington -- Twelve-year-old Malia Obama wears braces, toots a flute and is after her father to save the tigers. Younger sister Sasha, who is 9, shoots hoops like her basketball-loving dad and dances hip-hop. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Darlene Superville Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS03/9020401/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS03/9020494/1022/rss10 Bay City -- Federal prosecutors have dropped a criminal complaint against a Colorado man accused of helping his father threaten Rep. Bart Stupak over his vote on health care legislation. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:32:00 EST Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100902/POLITICS03/9020494/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS02/9010361/1022/rss10 A lawyer for tea party members said Tuesday he plans to file a response to an appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court by a group calling itself The Tea Party in an effort to keep it off the ballot in November. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EST Leonard N. Fleming - The Detroit News http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS02/9010361/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS02/9010416/1022/rss10 Lansing -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero plans to make a campaign stop in Detroit today as part of his "Fighting for Main Street Tour." Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:02:00 EST Karen Bouffard Detroit News Lansing Bureau http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS02/9010416/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS02/9010365/1022/rss10 Lansing -- Bills seeking to clarify and regulate the use of medical marijuana in Michigan are languishing in Lansing, despite controversy and uncertainty over the law. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:02:00 EST Jennifer Chambers - The Detroit News http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS02/9010365/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS03/9010402/1022/rss10 Washington -- Vice President Joe Biden says he's confident the various factions in Iraq will form a workable coalition and bring stability to the country now that the U.S. combat role there has ended. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:47:00 EST Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS03/9010402/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS03/9010401/1022/rss10 Washington -- Condemning Mideast peace "rejectionists," President Barack Obama convened a new round of ambitious talks Wednesday and vowed not to allow a fresh burst of violence dim hopes for an accord creating a sovereign Palestinian state beside a secure Israel. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:58:00 EST Robert Burns Associated Press http://detnews.com/article/20100901/POLITICS03/9010401/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100831/POLITICS02/8310366/1022/rss10 Lansing -- The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Monday "The Tea Party" can't put its candidates on the Nov. 2 ballot because it didn't correctly show the party name on petitions. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 EST Karen Bouffard - The Detroit News http://detnews.com/article/20100831/POLITICS02/8310366/1022/rss10 http://detnews.com/article/20100831/METRO/8310405/1022/rss10 State representative candidate Mary Sheffield will have her recount to decide if she lost to 4th District declared winner Maureen Stapleton, the Board of State Canvassers decided today in Lansing. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:32:00 EST Leonard N. Fleming - The Detroit News http://detnews.com/article/20100831/METRO/8310405/1022/rss10