Senate Roll Call: How the Senate voted on tobacco billThe 79-17 roll call on Thursday by which the Senate voted to give the government extensive new powers to regulate how tobacco companies will make and market their products. Business groups, alarmed over Democratic health proposals, set to meet on strategyWASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is convening business groups on Friday to plot strategy as alarm grows over the direction of Democratic health care overhaul proposals. Venezuela’s Chavez says defiant news network could be closed _ if it doesn’t stand downCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez threatened to close down an opposition-sided news network, saying the defiant Globovision channel’s days on the airwaves will be numbered if its directors don’t stand down. Historic anti-smoking vote would give regulators more say over nicotine content, cigarette adsWASHINGTON — Congress struck the government’s strongest anti-smoking blow in decades Thursday with a Senate vote to give regulators new power to limit nicotine in cigarettes, drastically curtail ads and ban candied tobacco products aimed at young people. Senate votes to give FDA broad powers to regulate, change tobacco productsWASHINGTON — The Senate has voted to give the government extensive new powers to decide how tobacco companies will make and market their products. Supporters say that could spare millions from smoking addiction and premature death. President Obama says he won’t push health care plan on Congress, ready to hear other proposalsGREEN BAY, Wis. — President Barack Obama is vowing that he won’t run roughshod over Congress in putting together legislation overhauling the country’s health care system. Obama, facing challenge to health overhaul, calls on Congress to move quickly on complex issueGREEN BAY, Wis. — Undertaking a new and aggressive push to enact health reform this year, President Barack Obama bluntly challenged Republican critics on Thursday to put forward their own plan to expand coverage to the uninsured and help struggling families afford care. Constellation Energy appeals ruling by Maryland regulators over EdF dealBALTIMORE — Power company Constellation Energy has appealed a ruling by Maryland regulators that they have the right to approve its proposed $4.5 billion sale of half its nuclear power business to French nuclear company EdF. Main provisions of bill giving FDA powers over tobacco productsMain provisions of legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate the production and marketing of tobacco products: Maryland regulators say proposed Constellation-EdF deal requires their approvalCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Maryland regulators ruled Thursday that they have the right to sign off on French nuclear power company EdF’s plan to buy half of Constellation Energy’s nuclear power business for $4.5 billion, rejecting the companies’ arguments that approval by the regulators was not necessary. Constellation Energy immediately appealed the decision. Obama, facing challenge to health care overhaul, take campaign to roadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, facing challenges to his ambitious health care overhaul from Congress, is visiting supporters outside the capital and turning to them to muster up momentum for one of his top legislative priorities. Obama, facing challenge to health overhaul, take campaign to roadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, facing challenges to his ambitious health care overhaul from Congress, is visiting supporters outside the capital and turning to them to muster up momentum for one of his top legislative priorities. Senate to vote to give FDA power to regulate, change tobacco productsWASHINGTON — The Senate votes Thursday on legislation that for the first time would give the government control over the production and marketing of tobacco products, a long-sought goal that supporters say could save lives and millions in health care dollars. China issues new IPO guidelines, opening way for new share listings following spring rallySHANGHAI — China’s securities regulator is allowing initial public offerings to resume after a nine-month hiatus after setting new rules that are expected to improve the odds for smaller investors. RI lawmakers debate bill creating major customer for proposed offshore wind farmPROVIDENCE, R.I. — The state’s dominant electricity distributor would be forced to buy power from renewable energy producers under a deal struck Wednesday that could remove a major financial obstacle to building a windfarm off Rhode Island. Senate bill takes aim at dissolvable tobacco; critics call smoke-free product ‘tobacco candy’WASHINGTON — They’re the newest smoke-free tobacco products — dissolvable pellets or strips that don’t require users to chew or even spit. Sold in shiny plastic cases, the products melt in your mouth like breath mints. Addiction and death: Regulating tobacco products is a personal issue for many senatorsWASHINGTON — Sen. Dick Durbin was just 10 or 11 when he and his cousin Mike sneaked out behind a garage in East St. Louis, Ill., to have a smoke, Durbin’s first. He didn’t care much for the taste of the cigarette but, unfortunately, Mike did. Banking chairman Chris Dodd takes on lead role in health care overhaul from ailing KennedyWASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Dodd is emerging as the face of a Senate plan to overhaul the nation’s health care system in the absence of Congress’ acknowledged expert on the subject, ailing Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Obama-proposed budget rules allow deficits to swell to pay for health care planWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed budget rules that would allow Congress to borrow tens of billions of dollars and put the nation deeper in debt to jump-start the administration’s emerging health care overhaul. Senate rejects challenge to bill giving FDA control over tobacco productsWASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday rejected the main challenge to legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration sweeping controls over tobacco products, easing the way for passage of the measure this week. Boston transit agency suspends first driver for carrying cell phone after post-crash banBOSTON — The Boston area’s transportation agency has suspended its first driver for violating a new cell phone ban. Boston agency suspends 1st driver for carrying cell phone after post-crash banBOSTON — The Boston area’s transportation agency has suspended its first driver for violating a new cell phone ban. House panel divided on oversight for complex financial instruments; key lawmaker urges balanceWASHINGTON — Debate on new oversight for complex financial instruments moved to the House on Tuesday as lawmakers struggle to determine how tight the government reins on a massive global market should be. Minority lawmakers say health overhaul must help close gaps in minority health careWASHINGTON — Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers warned Democratic leaders that any health care overhaul that ignores health gaps between whites and minorities will face stiff opposition. EU steel makers call for antitrust probe into BHP Billiton-Rio Tinto joint iron mining projectBRUSSELS — European steel makers called Tuesday for European Union antitrust regulators to probe a joint mining project between the world’s No. 2 and No. 3 iron ore miners BHP Billiton Ltd and Rio Tinto PLC. Minority lawmakers ask Obama to include minority health concerns in health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers want President Barack Obama to focus more on racial disparities reported in medical treatment as the White House works toward overhauling the nation’s health care system. Meltdown 101: Can consumers expect any more protections when it comes to their money?NEW YORK — With all the talk about the need for greater economic oversight, what new protections can people expect when it comes to their day-to-day finances? New NFL union head, Ravens’ player meet with lawmakers to build support for preventing lockoutWASHINGTON — The new head of the NFL players union and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth met with key players on another field Thursday — Congress — to build support on Capitol Hill for preventing an owners’ lockout. Key Democrat questions plan for regulating complex financial instrumentsWASHINGTON — Fault lines emerged in Congress Thursday over new oversight for exotic financial instruments blamed for hastening the global crisis as a key Democratic senator questioned whether the government’s proposed plan is robust enough. IATA calls for more open skies as it sees airlines losing more than $4.7 billion this yearKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The International Air Transport Association called for more liberalization to bolster the global airline industry, which is expected to lose more than $4.7 billion this year because of falling cargo and passenger traffic. |
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