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House Passes$1.2 Trillion Health Care Bill
The House of Representatives passed a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system late Saturday night, clearing a major hurdle in the track toward a final plan. The final vote was 220-215 with 219 Democrats and one Republican in favor.
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Big California bank fails, has China branches
United Commercial Bank, a big San Francisco bank with branches in China, was closed by state regulators on Friday and its banking operations were acquired by East West Bancorp Inc, also active in both nations.
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Always faithful: Marine veteran’s efforts honor memory of friend
So two weeks after graduating from McKinney High, the 18-year-old Foster, whose parents couldn't afford to send him to school, did neither.
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When unemployment last topped 10 percent
The last time unemployment climbed past 10 percent, "The A-Team" was one of the top 10 TV shows and Michael Jackson was about to release "Thriller." Much has changed since the jobless rate hit 10.1 percent in September 1982, including the composition of the nation's labor force.
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Could health care reform lead to hidden taxes?
As a candidate and president, Barack Obama has had one core message for the middle class: I won't raise your taxes.
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North Texas History Center presents Battle for Myers Landing, Civil War re-enactment Nov. 7-8
Step back in time to the 1860's as the North Texas History Center, in partnership with the Collin County Historical Commission presents the Battle for Myers Landing, A Civil War Re-enactment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov.
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With beautiful weather attracting shoppers to Trade Days, a new exhibit at Creative Arts Center, a great community-based thrift store with unbelievable prices and dozens of sites to see around town on a crisp fall day, all signs point to a busy weekend in Bonham.
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Electric companies offer time-of-use pricing
TXU Energy and Reliant Energy have begun offering electricity pricing plans that charge more for power consumed during peak use times and less during low-demand times.
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Online sites offer shopping deals by the day or hour
J.C. Penney Co. has added a "daily deal" to jcp.com, and Target.com has one-day-only "daily deals." Penney created screenbusters, playing off the brick-and-mortar world's doorbusters.
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Report: More than 6% of Dallas-area home loans in trouble
More than 6 percent of Dallas-area home loans were significantly behind in payments or already in foreclosure in September, a mortgage industry analyst reported Thursday.
Woman and grandson perish in Fort Worth fire
A woman and her three-year-old grandson perished when a smoky fire apprently suffocated them in their ranch-style home on the city's far southeast side Friday morning.
What Recovery? Unemployment shoots past 10 percent
Just when it was beginning to look a little better, the economy relapsed Friday with a return to double-digit unemployment for only the second time since World War II and warnings that next year will be even worse than previously thought.
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Unemployment rate rises above 10 percent
October was the 22nd straight month the U.S. economy has shed jobs, the longest on records dating back 70 years.
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Wash. state OKs gay partnership law
Washington state voters have approved the state's new "everything but marriage" law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners.
Majority leader: House will pass health bill Saturday
President Barack Obama and House Democrats scrambled on Thursday to secure the votes to pass a historic health care overhaul initiative, working to ease disagreements with rank-and-file lawmakers over abortion and illegal immigrants.
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Muslims decry Fort Hood shootings
North Texas Muslims called for calm and civility after shootings Thursday by an Army psychiatrist at Fort Hood.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Stolen - 900+ Doses
A truck containing more than 900 doses of swine flu vaccine was stolen from outside the former Sarah Scott School at 12th and Highland Thursday night.
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Army Psychiatrist That Opened Fire at Ft Hood Not Killed - Is In Custody
An Army psychiatrist allegedly opens fire at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 12 people and wounding 30 others. Was originally thought dead.
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Texas Theme Family Celebration Center Opens in Anna, Texas
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