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Michigan Democrats help health care bill squeak through House

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:02:00 EST

Michigan's 15 House members split along party lines Saturday night on a health care bill vote that Rep. John Dingell said "will earn the respect and appreciation of Americans for generations to come."

Michigan seeks $290M for neighborhood revitalization

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:47:00 EST

Lansing -- The state has applied for $290 million in federal money to help tear down blighted buildings and revitalize neighborhoods in 12 cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint.

Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:02:00 EST

Washington -- With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.

Obama says health care bill now in Senate's hands

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:47:00 EST

Washington -- President Barack Obama said Sunday it was time for the Senate to "take the baton" on health care reform after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nation's health care system.

House approves health care bill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Washington -- In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.

Michigan lures teachers to inner cities with $16.7M program

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:07:00 EST

Michigan will be one of the first states to participate in a national program that overhauls the training of math and science teachers and encourages them to work in urban schools with the biggest problems.

Lawmaker trips questioned

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:42:00 EST

Four Michigan congressmen took their wives on all-expense-paid domestic and international trips for work this year, raising questions among government watchdogs about the legal practice of outside groups paying for spouses' travel.

Obama pleas for health care votes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:42:00 EST

Washington -- President Barack Obama has made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation.

Health care vote may slip

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Washington -- Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, offering fresh concessions to abortion opponents and working to ease concerns among Hispanic holdouts.

Jobless bill adds 20 weeks unemployment pay in Michigan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Washington -- President Barack Obama said new figures released Friday showing the national unemployment has hit the double-digit mark -- 10.2 percent -- are a sobering reminder of the challenges still facing the U.S. economy.