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POLI-BITES: Politicos make last-ditch pitch for fund-raising
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra got most of the attention -- much of it critical -- for his year-end fund-raising pitch. Comment?
`It's a mix': Schauer, others look back at Rep.'s freshman year
U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer says he sees the 7th Congressional District that he began representing in January as fairly centrist, but the bitter partisan divide that sprouted this summer over health-care reform has come to define his first year in office. Comment?
The Christmas Jar project has not only affected our athletes because of its generosity, but also our volunteers for the simplicity of this project. Comment?
There'll be no rest for Democrats in 2010
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Flush from their victories in 2008 when Barack Obama's successful presidential campaign helped sweep two Michigan Republican congressmen out of office, Democrats were full of bravado last fall as they took quick aim at Rep. Comment?
'It's a mix': U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer, others look back at his freshman year
U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer says he sees the 7th Congressional District that he began representing in January as fairly centrist, but the bitter partisan divide that sprouted this summer over health-care reform has come to define his first year in office. Comment?
For Jennifer Trudeau, each day was about being there for those she knew and worked with, even until the day she died this week. Comment?
Michigan Attorney General Cox challenges 'Cornhusker kickback'
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and other state attorneys general are determined to undo the "Cornhusker Kickback," a provision in the massive health care bill approved this month by the U.S. Senate that exempts Nebraska from paying its share of an expansion of Medicaid that would leave Michigan and other states with a bigger chunk of the costs ... Comment?
Former Jackson-area labor leader Jennifer Trudeau dies at age 61
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For Jennifer Trudeau, each day was about being there for those she knew and worked with, even until the day she died this week. Comment?
Future of vacant House seat still up in air
Gov. Jennifer Granholm's administration says it has yet to decide whether to call a special election to fill the state House seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Comment?
Lawmakers call for enhanced screening techniques
Body scans and other enhanced security checks could become the rule rather than the exception at airports across the globe after an attempted terrorism attack in the skies over Detroit on Christmas Day. Comment?
Governor could call special election to fill late state Rep. Mike Simpson's seat
Despite his illness, state Rep. Mike Simpson was working on several projects right up until his death earlier this month. Comment?
WORTH NOTINGEnterprise Group ends year on high note
Five things to keep you in the know about Jackson-area business news and events: 5. Last week the Enterprise Group ended the year on a high note, with the sale of the Kaneka, Texas, plant to Maverick Industries, which hopes to add 90 jobs. Comment?
Enterprise Group ends year on high note
Five things to keep you in the know about Jackson-area business news and events: 5. Last week the Enterprise Group ended the year on a high note, with the sale of the Kaneka, Texas, plant to Maverick Industries, which hopes to add 90 jobs. Comment?
Political Notebook: Granholm draws laughs with 'blown away' slip in Jackson
In her 2006 State of the State address, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said state residents would be "blown away" in five years by the strength of Michigan's economy. Comment?
Rep. David Bonior , the former Democratic Whip in the House, shares a stage with Detroit Democratic Socialists of America Chair David Green . Comment?
Congress is looking to give Michigan some relief from the state's shrinking road construction budget. Comment?
LCC Discussion Aims To Put People Back to Work
The state's unemployment figures improved slightly, but the jobless numbers still painted a very grim picture of Michigan's economy. Comment?
LCC Discussion Aims To Put People Back to Work
The state's unemployment figures improved slightly, but the jobless numbers still painted a very grim picture of Michigan's economy. Comment?
Republicans show some Noel cheer
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A revealing yuletide poll gives new meaning to the phrase 'Christmas party.' Republicans are more likely to wish folks a 'Merry Christmas' and attend a religious service during the holiday season than independents or Democrats, says the survey of 600 voters taken Dec. Comment?
Local officials, facing fierce competition to secure a $20.3 million federal grant to reshape the traffic-snarled I-275/Ford Road interchange, took their battle to Washington, D.C., amid hopes of garnering support. Comment?