Hamilton News Archives

August 26, 2009 Wednesday 11:39 AM EST 624 words 'Lion of the Senate' Kennedy Dies at 77, Leaves Health Committee Without Leader Jesse A Hamilton WASHINGTON In the year that is finally seeing a major debate of his political dream -- full health care access for Americans -- Sen.

August 25, 2009 Tuesday 12:16 PM EST 423 words President Wants Bernanke to Keep Federal Reserve Role Jesse A Hamilton WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has issued an early renomination to keep Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in his job.

August 24, 2009 Monday 04:51 PM EST 659 words President Still Battling for Health Reform; Numbers Slipping in Senate Jesse A Hamilton WASHINGTON President Barack Obama used his weekly radio/YouTube address to again try to correct myths of health reform opposition while further undercutting the strength of his own pitch for the "public option." ...

August 11, 2009 Tuesday 03:35 PM EST 437 words Obama Argues Health Reform Points, Bashed Insurers, at Town-Hall Meeting Jesse A Hamilton WASHINGTON President Barack Obama answered questions at a town-hall-style meeting in New Hampshire, again criticizing health insurers as a major roadblock to health reform efforts.

August 11, 2009 Tuesday 04:42 PM EST 458 words Congressional Budget Office Finds Preventive Care Doesn't Save Money Jesse A Hamilton WASHINGTON The director of the Congressional Budget Office explained in a seven-page letter how providing preventive care won't save costs in the U.S. health system.

A fire, which took about four hours to extinguish, leveled a wooden barn Sunday afternoon.

A fire, which took about four hours to extinguish, leveled a wooden barn Sunday afternoon.

August 4, 2009 Tuesday 04:27 PM EST 291 words Polls Suggest Tough Job for Health Care Reform Advocates Jesse A Hamilton WASHINGTON As the 535 members of the House and Senate return home and start talking to constituents about health care, they will encounter people who generally oppose what they've already heard about health reform plans, according ...

Self-employed engineer Mark Havel demonstrates the correct way to cut down a tree with a chain saw on Friday.

Self-employed engineer Mark Havel demonstrates the correct way to cut down a tree with a chain saw on Friday.