Obama criticized ’scare tactics’ of health care reform critics; targets insurance companiesGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized what he termed as the “scare tactics” of opponents to health care reform. He told a town hall meeting “what is truly scary is if we do nothing” to solve the nation’s health care problems. Obama targets insurance companies in health care town hall meeting in ColoradoGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized what he termed as the “scare tactics” of opponents to health care reform. He told a town hall meeting “what is truly scary is if we do nothing” to solve the nation’s health care problems. Obama targets insurance companies in health care town hall meeting.GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized what he termed as the “scare tactics” of opponents to health care reform. He told a town hall meeting “what is truly scary is if we do nothing” to solve the nation’s health care problems. Tropical Storm Bill forms in the far eastern Atlantic as Tropical Storm Ana quickly moves westMIAMI — The government of the Netherland Antilles issued a tropical storm watch for St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius on Saturday as Ana raced west through the Atlantic. Complaints about guns in parks trail Obama as first family heads to Yellowstone, Grand CanyonYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — Family in tow for a tour of national treasures far from Washington, President Barack Obama is trailed by criticism from gun opponents and parks advocates for allowing firearms into such majestic places as this. Medicare would pay for voluntary counseling sessions on end-of-life careWASHINGTON —Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says the health care overhaul bill would set up a “death panel.” Federal bureaucrats would play God, ruling on whether ailing seniors are worth enough to society to deserve life-sustaining medical care. Palin and other critics are wrong. House acts to shore up funds for highway, unemployment, mortgage programsWASHINGTON — The House took emergency steps Wednesday to keep vital federal programs from going broke while Congress is absent next month, removing the threat that people would lose their unemployment checks or chances to get a low-interest housing loan while lawmakers are on vacation. AP sources: Senate bipartisan group eyes Medicare savingsWASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators agreed tentatively Tuesday on a plan to squeeze an additional $35 billion out of Medicare over the next decade and larger sums in the years beyond, according to congressional officials, a step toward fulfilling President Barack Obama’s goal of curbing the growth of health care spending. Florida judge: Will on Jack Kerouac’s estate is fake; sides with writer’s daughter, nephewCLEARWATER, Fla. — A lengthy dispute over the estate of Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac has ended with a Florida judge ruling that his mother’s will was fraudulent. Cabinet approves special lifelong protection for Hasina, familyDHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Rehana and their children will get Special Security Force (SSF) protection in view of threats to their lives as per an executive order. Palin’s mid-term resignation comes with costs to Alaska residentsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is quitting Sunday to save the state the cost of investigating what she says are frivolous ethics complaints against her, but even her mid-term resignation comes with a price tag for taxpayers. House panels OK health care bill, but White House, Democratic conservatives seek more savingsWASHINGTON — Health care legislation atop President Barack Obama’s domestic agenda cleared two House committees on Friday, but the White House as well as rebellious Democratic conservatives called quickly for changes to rein in the skyrocketing cost of care. Gates Foundation makes $6.5 million in grants for library computer hardwareSEATTLE — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is announcing $6.5 million in grants to help public libraries in 11 states improve the quality of the free computer access they offer. Mayor says he apologized for injury to man at Fort Worth, Texas, gay bar _ not for raid on barFORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth’s mayor says an apology he issued at a City Council meeting wasn’t for law enforcement’s raid on a Texas gay bar, but for the fact that a man was seriously injured. Rep. DeGette pursues ‘fracking’ study, pushing bill to regulate the hydraulic drilling processDENVER — U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is moving ahead with her bill to put a widely used oil and gas drilling process under federal oversight while also seeking a study to gather more data on the practice. LA seeks donations to pay for Michael Jackson memorial, as costs, criticism growLOS ANGELES — As the final cost of Michael Jackson’s memorial service was being calculated, city officials cast about Wednesday to find ways to have others help pick up the multimillion-dollar bill. DOT study asks motorists about using on-board computer to tax miles drivenALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Researchers are looking for 1,500 drivers in six cities, including Albuquerque, to test an on-board computer system that taxes motorists based on miles driven rather than fuel taxes paid at the pump. Charity says Canadian investment firm paid $1.68M for lunch with billionaire Warren BuffettOMAHA, Neb. — The Canadian investment managers who paid $1.68 million in a charity auction to win lunch with investor Warren Buffett believe the meal will be worth it because of what they might learn from the billionaire. As Franken takes vacant Minn. Senate seat, political reporter shaves off beardST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s Senate standoff was a hairy deal. Just ask St. Paul Pioneer Press political reporter Bill Salisbury. Obama summons can-do spirit in July 4 address; McCain calls for support for Iranian protestersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation’s founders in their Fourth of July radio and Internet addresses. Banks keep hiking credit card interest rates, taking advantage of lag before restrictionsNEW YORK — Credit card reform may be looming in the headlines, but for now the fine print is still hitting consumers hard. Book nails ‘commando’ Musharraf’s Kargil liesISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, in an interview with a private British television channel recently, claimed that he had came very close to resolving the long pending Kashmir dispute with India, and that he had never advised the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to withdraw troops from Kargil. US will match Germany’s climate change commitment: ObamaWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama said Friday that he hopes Washington will soon be able to match Germany’s commitment to tackling climate change and boosting clean energy. PROMISES, PROMISES: Gays open wallets for Obama despite lack of progress on campaign pledgesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is taking heat from some gays and lesbians for not fulfilling campaign pledges. He’s also taking their cash. House passes Homeland Security spending bill with money for border patrol agents, anti-piracyWASHINGTON — The House passed a $44 billion spending bill Wednesday that awards the Homeland Security Department a 7 percent budget increase, with money for more border patrol agents and for anti-piracy efforts off the coast of Somalia. NJ blogger to appear in court on charge of inciting violence against Connecticut lawmakersHARTFORD, Conn. — A blogger is due in a Connecticut courtroom to face a charge of inciting violence against state lawmakers. Business is business: Iran nearly doubles spending on US imports in spite of recent tensionsWASHINGTON — Iran spent nearly twice as much on U.S. imports during President Barack Obama’s first months in office as it did during the same period in 2008, showing that despite trade penalties and tense relations, the two countries are still doing business. Authorities lack evidence to arrest ‘person of interest’ in Lake Tahoe wildfire caseRENO, Nev. — Two years after a wildfire ripped through a thickly forested ravine and destroyed 254 homes near South Lake Tahoe, investigators have a “person of interest” but so far no arrests. Utilities try to detach power usage from power bills in a bid to grow leaner and greenerCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Your utility is becoming more efficient, power is becoming greener and you’re taking steps to conserve energy in your home. Marijuana activists push to legalize pot in California through 2010 ballot initiativeSAN FRANCISCO — Californians could legally possess up to one ounce of pot and cities could sell and tax the drug under an initiative marijuana advocates want to place on the state’s 2010 ballot. |
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