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Women caught in middle of fight over abortion in health bill
Senate Democrats intent on passing a health care reform measure before they adjourn for the year are being thwarted by one of their own over a hot-button issue that could derail the whole bill: Abortion.
Congressional Black Caucus Stands Up for Voiceless and Vulnerable - and Wins
The ten members of the Congressional Black Caucus who serve on the House Financial Services Committee - Reps.
Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley Journal News
The 10 Black members of the powerful House Finance Committee are still being applauded this week by the Black Press and Black leaders nationally for boldly boycotting a committee meeting in order to force a $4 billion allocation to benefit the Black community.
State's universities to get millions from bill
Wisconsin colleges and universities are set to receive millions of dollars in federal funding as part of a $1.1 trillion catchall spending bill that gained final approval in the Senate on Sunday.
Eugene Kane: Obama's next job - create more of them
Oprah Winfrey asked President Barack Obama to give himself a grade after 11 months in office.
WASHINGTON - How area members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending Dec.
3 lawmakers from Wisconsin hold health care investments
When members of Congress play the market, they typically fare better than average Americans.
Experts: in bad times, welfare safety net faulty
The 1996 law that ended an American's right to welfare also frayed the safety net for some people trying to cope with the current recession.
Feds may demand caregivers' prints
Ongoing Journal Sentinel investigation details how parents and child-care providers work in cahoots to easily scam the $350 million Wisconsin Shares program.
Ready to plunge in; Candidates circle for Rep. Moore's seat
So what does no Moore mean? Imagine sitting in a beach chair on opening day at a local swimming pool.
Funds sought to combat domestic violence
Local domestic violence workers are watching with interest a funding bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week.
College Notebook: Moore to speak to MATC grads
Nov. 27, 2009 9:12 a.m. U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore will speak the speaker at the Milwaukee Area Technical College's graduation ceremony, the college announced.
Kan. Congressman Moore says retirement was plan ...
Six-term U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore blasted "ungodly partisanship" in Washington but denied Tuesday that turmoil there and the prospect of a difficult re-election bid had anything to do with his decision to leave office after his current term ends in January 2011.
Kilili and 3 others introduce anti-domestic violence bill
U.S. Rep. Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan is an original co-sponsor of legislation that will increase funding for domestic violence shelters in the Northern Mariana Islands and around the United States.
Kansas Rep. Moore won't seek re-election
U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, the only Democrat in Kansas' congressional delegation, will not seek a seventh term, his staff said Monday.
Game Time Again - Pin the Tax Increases On...
I am an Ultra-Conservative, Alpha-Male, True Authentic Leader, Type "C" Personality, who is very active in my community; whether it is donating time, clothes or money for Project Concern or going to Common Council meetings and voicing my opinions.
Schock teams with a Democrat on anti-domestic violence bill
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Aaron Schock today introduced the reauthorization of H.R. 4116, the Family Violence and Prevention Services Act , along with Representatives Gregorio Sablan , and Judy Biggert .
Battling Hunger In North Texas And the U.S.
Thursday on Tell Me More : Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a study that showed more than half a million households don't have access to an adequate amount of food - the highest rate ofA food insecurity measured in theA nation since 1995.A In that report,A Texas ranked second worst in the nation inA terms of the ...
Insurers Seek Cover From New Federal Regulations
Total to Current Members of Congress since 1989: $110.5 million Total Lobbying Expenditures since 1998 : $1.3 billion Risk and uncertainty are as certain as death and taxes.
Students react to health reform bill
Eau Claire senior Sydney Dun recently turned 24 years old, and is no longer covered by her dad's health insurance plan.
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