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THE "DETROIT FREE PRESS" REPORTS BIDEN WILL BE IN DETROIT ON MONDAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
Report: Now 237 millionaires in Congress -- six from Michigan, two representing Metro Detroit
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 Battle Rages In Michigan
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.
VP Biden to be in Mich. for Dem fundraising events
Vice President Joe Biden is making a trip to Detroit to raise money for two Democratic congressmen.
How they voted: Reps. from Michigan, Metro Detroit split along party lines on health care
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.
Op-Ed: Election omens; Another Levin
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.
Rep. Peters supports health care bill
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.
U.S. to keep an eye on the wheel
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.
Obama expected to sign bill to extend jobless aid
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.
VP in Mich. Monday for Dem fund-raising events
Vice President Joseph Biden is heading to Michigan to help raise money for two Democratic congressmen.
Panel approves bill strengthening investor power
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.
Senate panel urges House to override Granholm school funds veto
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.
Waters Measure To Strengthen Investor Power OK'ed
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.
Bill sets rules for hedge funds and private equity
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.
Mr. Jones goes to Washington for educators' award
North Farmington High School Principal Rick Jones is back from Washington, D.C., having been named Michigan High School Principal of the Year.
Official has doubts about stimulus for small banks
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.
States eager to power up electric car-battery industry
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.
Reps. Gary Peters, Mark Schauer have cash edge over challengers
Two Michigan freshman House Democrats have widened their fundraising advantages over Republican challengers.
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