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THE "DETROIT FREE PRESS" REPORTS BIDEN WILL BE IN DETROIT ON MONDAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

While many Americans are struggling to make ends meet, a number of national lawmakers are living comfortably: Figures from 2008 suggest 44 percent of Congress members are millionaires, compared to around one percent of the general population.

Health care reform is shaping up to be the pivotal issue for next year's congressional elections in Metro Detroit, with opposing voices on both sides of the issue battling to be heard.

Vice President Joe Biden is making a trip to Detroit to raise money for two Democratic congressmen.

U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia. One need look no further than Metro Detroit to see the partisan divide holding up the Obama administration's attempt to overhaul the nation's health care system.

It's risky to draw lessons, warnings or signals from odd-year and special elections because they involve so few races -- isolated snapshots in a vast landscape.

Washington -- Freshman Rep. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Hills, announced Saturday that he'll vote for Democratic-sponsored legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system.

Automakers can expect the U.S. government to be attentive to its multibillion-dollar stake in their businesses next year and selective in its efforts to reshape the industry.

Help is on the way for tens of thousands of Michiganders and their families who have already exhausted their unemployment or will have by year's end.

Vice President Joseph Biden is heading to Michigan to help raise money for two Democratic congressmen.

Shareholders would have an easier way to nominate a minority slate of directors onto corporate boards under controversial legislation approved by a congressional committee Wednesday.

A Senate committee Wednesday afternoon passed a resolution urging the House to override Gov.

In today's column , I discuss the recent attempts by the government to crack down on executive pay and why they probably won't do much good.

Shareholders would have an easier way to nominate a minority slate of directors onto corporate boards under legislation approved by a key committee that was introduced by Reps.

Managers of hedge funds and private-equity funds would be required to shed some light on their investments by registering with and opening their books to the Securities and Exchange Commission under legislation expected to clear a powerful congressional committee later Tuesday.

North Farmington High School Principal Rick Jones is back from Washington, D.C., having been named Michigan High School Principal of the Year.

A Michigan Association of Community Bankers official expressed doubt Wednesday about the Obama adminstration's plans to stimulate lending to small businesses by helping small banks.

Dorm Decor 101: Tried-and-true Tips for Freshmen. Alma College student Rugelio "Ruggie" Ramereiz has lived in Mitchell Hall for four years and is starting his second year as a resident advisor.

The U.S. government has made it clear that developing a domestic auto-battery industry - for advanced batteries to power next-generation electric cars - is a priority.

Two Michigan freshman House Democrats have widened their fundraising advantages over Republican challengers.