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Obama, aides not taking ‘no’ for an answer on health care reform
Obama, aides not taking ‘no’ for an answer on health care reform WASHINGTON — President Obama was calling from Air Force One while flying back from Cleveland, but second-term Rep. Jason Altmire was in his car and couldn’t be reached. Read more on Newark Advocate
Alexander helps lead opposition to student loan legislation
Alexander helps lead opposition to student loan legislation WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Secretary of Education and University of Tennessee president Sen. Lamar Alexander is helping lead a renewed Republican campaign to oppose legislation to remake the college student loan system. Read more on The Tennessean
First time jobless claims down 3rd week
First time jobless claims down 3rd week WASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) — First-time claims for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits fell for the third consecutive week, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. Read more on UPI
Sen. Peterson makes plans for next farm bill
Sen. Peterson makes plans for next farm bill House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson recently outlined his plans to begin the process of writing the
Key to when new Mexico truck program will be presented depends on definition of ‘very near’
Key to when new Mexico truck program will be presented depends on definition of ‘very near’ WASHINGTON — One year after Congress ripped the
Government official warns on home down payment hikes
Government official warns on home down payment hikes WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Federal Housing Administration is warning that boosting the minimum
Interstate health insurance fails
Interstate health insurance fails A bill giving Washington consumers an opportunity to buy health insurance from other states died in the Legislature this year under pressure from advocates for mental health equality, massage therapists and others. Read more on Tacoma News Tribune
State unemployment picture shows improvement in January
State unemployment picture shows improvement in January A total of 30 states and Washington, D.C., reported rising unemployment rates in January, down from the number in the previous month, according to a government report released Wednesday. Read more on CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance
New foreclosure wave may be on horizon
New foreclosure wave may be on horizon WASHINGTON — The housing market is facing swelling ranks of homeowners who are seriously delinquent but have
