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Michigan U.S. senators see pressure mount on health care legislation

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Washington -- The Michigan Catholic Conference sent an action alert Friday urging supporters to contact their U.S. senators about a "completely unacceptable" provision on abortion funding in the Senate health care bill, an indication of the intense interest in the high-stakes debate.

Dems push health bill vote

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Washington -- After negotiating last-minute commitments, Senate Democratic leaders on Friday stood on the verge of achieving the necessary 60 votes to begin consideration of the most expansive health care legislation before the Senate in nearly half a century.

Granholm, husband to attend state dinner at White House

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband, Dan Mulhern, have landed an invitation to what is being billed as Washington's hottest social event since President Barack Obama's inauguration.

Abortion adds tension to Senate debate

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

The fight over federal funding for abortion moved to the Senate on Thursday as opponents targeted provisions that are not as restrictive as one written by a Michigan lawmaker into the version passed by the House.

Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told a crowd of law enforcement and community and Muslim leaders Thursday that the Justice Department "is again open for business."

Students stung by Promise cuts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

With just weeks before the end of the fall semester many college students are unsure if Promise Scholarship money will be available for next term or how they might replace the funding.

Daniel Howes: Howes: State tax credit to labor union is baffling

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Nestled between this week's state tax credits for auto suppliers, a furniture maker and a few high-tech companies is this gem: A $2 million credit to a for-profit affiliate of the Service Employees International Union to build a "Member Action Center."

Fieger's firm to pay $131,000 FEC fine

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:37:00 EST

Geoffrey Fieger's law firm has agreed to pay a $131,000 fine to resolve an investigation into donations to former Sen. John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign.

Palin's book tour to include stop at Fort Hood

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:00 EST

Fort Hood, Texas -- Sarah Palin's tour to promote her new memoir will include a stop at Fort Hood to benefit the victims of the shooting rampage and their families.

Michigan fans welcome Palin

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:22:00 EST

Kentwood -- The political phenomenon that is Sarah Palin blew into West Michigan for three hours Wednesday night, to the delight of cheering crowds and more than 1,000 people who had her sign copies of her book "Going Rogue."