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Republicans Fail to Defeat Obama's Healthcare Plan in Congress
The plan to reel in insurance practices and provide healthcare to all Americans now goes to the Senate for approval.
House opens debate on historic health bill
The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country's medical system.
Will Lowe's save Bayview-Hunter's Point?
San Francisco Schtuff Get your cape on, Lowe's! Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, to use the sunny language of her website , "is privileged to be serving her third term on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing San Francisco's most diverse and largest geographical district.
With slow launch sales in Japan, Sony could be facing some trouble with the PSPgo.
Wal-Mart outlines measures taken to address neighboursa complaints
Noise, lights, garbage, snow removal and poor landscaping were the key issues Wal-Mart attempted to address last night during an open house to discuss its expansion plans with neighbouring residents.
The Shortwave Report 11/06 Listen Globally
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home.
Ban on pharmacy tobacco sales advances in Richmond
Looking to buy cigarettes? Soon you may not be able to do so at pharmacies in Richmond.
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November 03, 2009 Walmart at $49.62 on a volume of 7.67M shares In a press release on November 03, Walmart and DreamWorks Animation Offer Exclusive Merry Madagascar DVD and Holiday Items in Walmart Stores Merry Madagascar Themed Pajamas, Plush, Puzzles and More in 'One-Stop' Area BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov 03, 2009 Families can cozy up for a new kind ...
Stewart Acuff: Fundamental Healthcare Reform Now.
Fundamental Healthcare Reform Now. It is beyond doubt that we are in a potentially historic moment of great change.
Investor: Petters pressed for quick deals
A partner in a Minneapolis investment firm testified Friday in the federal fraud trial of Wayzata businessman Tom Petters that the high-energy wheeler-dealer and his team moved at a fast pace and were always looking for investors.
Store-brand grocery survey: Wal-Mart edges Fry's
When it comes to shopping store brands, Wal-Mart and its Great Value brand are tough to beat if you want to save money.
Labor Gains Obama Policies Rued by Companies From Cooper Tire to Walmart
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is paying tariffs on imported tires. Free-trade agreements sought by Caterpillar Inc.
Republicans Split with Big Business
Take health-care reform. From the time the bill hit Congress, Republicans found themselves opposite big industry interests.
Until last weekend, I was inclined to dismiss liberals' call to vote next year for a Green Party candidate or even a Republican as a protest vote of U.S. Sen.
Swine flu spreading...Hate crimes expansion...WalMart caskets...
Swine flu spreading...Hate crimes expansion...Wal-Mart caskets UNDATED School officials across the country say the swine flu virus is hitting fast and hard, forcing them to temporarily shut down schools to stop its spread.
Mich. Democrat: Pelosi 'not happy with me' over...
Rep. Bart Stupak said Speaker Pelosi is not pleased with his effort to change abortion-related provisions in the healthcare bill being crafted by the House.
EXETER In the third public hearing on the possible construction of a Wal-Mart in the borough, members of Exeter First called an expert witness whose testimony they hoped would undercut that of experts previously called by company attorney Neil Sklaroff.
Six candidates vie for four at-large seats
EDITOR'S NOTE: Three of the six candidates for Salem city councilor-at-large are profiled here.
Referendum 71 in WA: Businesses and people, pro and con
A continuation and an addendum update of this Now Public story by NP author Rhonda J Mangus on Referendum 71 in the state of Washington: Referendum 71 in the state of Washington is designed to protect all domestic partnerships and rights of couples.
Smartphones key to Verizon Wireless recovery
The iPhone hurt Verizon's earnings in Q3, but a slate of new smartphones, data-driven devices will aid its recovery The recession has 'unambiguously arrived' for Verizon , according to Bernstein Research analyst Craig Moffett, but it is not all bad news.
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