Liberals fail to win government-run insurance option in Senate health care billWASHINGTON — In a long-anticipated showdown, liberal Democrats twice failed on Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance option into sweeping health care legislation taking shape in the Senate, despite bipartisan agreement that private insurers must change their ways. Ecuador’s top Indian group blocks highways to protest new water, oil and mining lawsQUITO, Ecuador — Hundreds of Indians have blocked Ecuador’s Pan American highway in several provinces with rocks, tree trunks and burning tires to protest new water, mining and oil laws. Liberal Democrats twice fail to inject gov’t-run insurance option in Senate health care billWASHINGTON — In a long-anticipated showdown, liberal Democrats twice failed on Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance option into sweeping health care legislation taking shape in the Senate, despite bipartisan agreement that private insurers must change their ways. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Little-known lobbyist scores money for birth centers in health overhaulWASHINGTON — Karen Fennell is not your typical high-rolling lobbyist with a fat expense account and clients paying six-figure fees. Transportation Dept. kicks off meeting on texting, mobile use by driversWASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called distracted driving a “menace to society” Wednesday, kicking off a two-day meeting on preventing drivers from using mobile devices behind the wheel. FDIC: bank failures to cost deposit fund $100 billion, seeks prepayment of $45 billion in feesWASHINGTON — Federal regulators expect bank failures to cost the deposit insurance fund about $100 billion in the next four years and the fund to be running at a deficit Wednesday. Colo. brother-in-law of wealthy Democratic fundraiser is charged with bank fraudNEW YORK — A Colorado man faces charges that he helped a wealthy Democratic fundraiser cheat banks out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Calif. gubernatorial candidates pitch fiscal conservatism to party faithful at GOP conventionINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Nearly a year ahead of their primary election, California Republicans are being asked to consider who would best represent their struggling party in a changing state with daunting challenges ahead. Rift opens between major utilities and US Chamber of Commerce over climate changeALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A rift widened between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and some utilities as another major power provider quit over the business group’s hard stance on pending climate regulation. Analysis: In confronting Iran, Obama jettisons some previous presidents’ go-it-alone approachPITTSBURGH — The image of President Barack Obama standing alongside the leaders of France and Britain to denounce Iran left no doubt that he confronts dilemmas in a far more collaborative, multinational way than did his predecessor, George W. Bush. Regulators close Georgian Bank in Atlanta; 95th US bank closed this yearWASHINGTON — Regulators on Friday shut down Atlanta-based Georgian Bank, the 95th U.S. bank to fail this year as loan defaults rise in the worst financial climate in decades. California establishes nation’s first statewide carbon fee to fund emission-reduction programSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Despite industry objections and threats of lawsuits, California air regulators on Friday approved the nation’s first statewide carbon fee on utilities, oil refineries and other polluting industries. Meltdown 101: Navigating bank overdraft fees, and understanding the changes down the roadNEW YORK — Overdraft programs for checking accounts are now an industry standard, meaning most bank customers can accidentally spend more money than they have — and will be charged a fee when they do. Lawmakers negotiating agriculture bill back off proposed ban of Chinese chicken importsWASHINGTON — Members of Congress negotiating an agriculture spending bill have signaled they will back off a proposed ban on imports of Chinese chicken. Officials consider fresh bailouts from $700 billion fund to prop up struggling community banksWASHINGTON — Treasury officials and regulators are weighing a fresh round of bailouts for banks that were deemed too risky to qualify for earlier aid. Pelosi says House will consider Senate funding scheme for health careWASHINGTON — House Democrats are considering a tax on high-cost insurance plans to help pay for health care overhaul that tops President Barack Obama’s domestic agenda. Officials consider bailouts from $700 billion fund to prop up struggling community banksWASHINGTON — Federal regulators and lawmakers are weighing a fresh round of bailouts for banks that were too small or too risky to qualify for earlier aid. House lawmakers vow to shine light on secrets of the Federal Reserve in bipartisan pushWASHINGTON — House lawmakers want to pry open the books of the famously secretive Federal Reserve with legislation that would subject the central bank to a sweeping congressional audit. Regulators say lenders expected to lose $53 billion in 2009 on loans larger than $20 millionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. regulators said total losses from large loans at banks and other financial institutions nearly tripled to $53 billion in 2009, due to a deteriorating economic environment and continued weak underwriting standards. AP answers your questions on the news, from wildlife and wind farms to unemployment benefitsWind power has its fans, but the turbines that turn breezes into energy are also generating concerns: Some worry that the huge contraptions might put wildlife at risk. Government-sponsored health insurance plan to face crucial Senate committee votesWASHINGTON — Advocates for a public insurance plan — the idea that has generated the most passion in the high-decibel health care debate — are pressing for a crucial test vote in the Senate Finance Committee. Farm workers, organizations hope suit will bring NM ag laborers under workers’ comp coverageALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Joe Griego’s life changed in seconds when he turned his back on a bull he was trying to corral during work at a southern New Mexico dairy. The bull attacked, leaving Griego with serious injuries. Venezuela to fine broadcasters of ‘Family Guy’; official says show promotes marijuana useCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities plan to impose fines on cable television companies that refuse to stop airing the animated television series “Family Guy.” Judge postpones hearing on fairness of Google books deal settlement so new deal can be struckNEW YORK — A judge noted the many objections to a $125 million deal giving Google Inc. digital rights to millions of out-of-print books as he agreed Thursday to postpone a fairness hearing so the agreement can be rewritten to comply with copyright and antitrust laws. Group of state labor commissioners urges US Senate to extend unemployment benefitsNIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Labor commissioners from 18 states urged the U.S. Senate on Thursday to act immediately to extend unemployment benefits for 300,000 people who will exhaust theirs in another week. Finance committee senators to offer proposals Friday to create gov’t optionWASHINGTON — Two top Democrats say they’ll offer proposals to create a government-sponsored health insurance plan to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday. Newspaper association CEO says a tax break, new pension rules could help ailing newspapersWASHINGTON — Facing declining advertising revenues, newspapers should be allowed to recoup taxes they paid on profits earlier this decade to help offset some of their current losses, an industry representative told a joint committee of Congress on Thursday. Comptroller of the Currency Dugan denounces state consumer law allowance in Obama planWASHINGTON — A top federal regulator on Thursday denounced as “radical” an element of the Obama administration’s plan to overhaul financial rules that would allow states to apply stricter consumer protection laws to banks than the national standard. Republicans to block health nominees until Obama’s team lifts ‘gag order’ on Medicare insurersWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top Republicans said Thursday they wouldn’t allow President Barack Obama to fill health posts until his administration stops barring insurers from telling the elderly how Democrats’ health overhaul could affect their benefits. Geography makes a difference in who has health insurance and who doesn’tORLANDO, Fla. — Where someone lives makes a difference in whether or not that person has health insurance. |
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