GOP Ariz. lawmakers outline Medicaid opposition
PHOENIX (AP) — Conservative Republicans in the Arizona Legislature who oppose Gov. Jan Brewer's plan...
 

Budget battle: 3 plans on the table, what now?
WASHINGTON (AP) — First the Republican-led House approved a federal budget that's heavy on spending...
 

Dems, GOP talk up deficit reduction, but don't act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Liberals' loud objections to White House proposals for slowing the growth of huge...
 

Bill clears way for Medicaid debate in full House
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A debate on drawing down millions of federal dollars to provide Medicaid for more...
 

Budget writers won't vote for Medicaid expansion
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Supporters of expanding Medicaid in Texas are up against a new hurdle when the...
 

Fallout for states rejecting Medicaid expansion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rejecting the Medicaid expansion in the federal health care law could have unexpected...
 

Louisiana to rebid Medicaid eligibility contract
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration has canceled a proposed $29 million contract...
 

Arkansas approves Medicaid expansion alternative
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislators have approved using federal money to buy private insurance...
 

Health law could overwhelm addiction services
CHICAGO (AP) — It has been six decades since doctors concluded that addiction was a disease that could...
 

Medicare hike could also hit some in middle class
WASHINGTON (AP) — Feeling pretty comfortable in retirement?
 
 
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White House News


Obama's approval rating holding steady
Despite the front-page controversies of the past few weeks, President Barack Obama's approval rating is holding strong —…
 

Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy…
President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to…
 

White house takes action
The Obama administration scrambles to deal with IRS, Associated Press and Benghazi controversies.
 

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Statehouse Bureau


Sen. Warren bill reduces student loan rates
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren argues profits shouldn’t be made from students and the interest rate on student loans should …
 

White powder scare at state office building
Authorities on Monday afternoon were investigating " white powder in an envelope" found on the 20th floor of the state McCormack…
 

More money sought for UMass to prevent…
University of Massachusetts student trustees are pushing for the Senate to join the House and Gov. Deval Patrick in funding…
 

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Federal Budget News


No sequester furloughs at State Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite budget cuts requiring most federal agencies to furlough workers, the State Department says it…
 

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical
Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this way? Short answer: They just…
 

Congress approves bill to end airport delays
Congress easily approved legislation Friday ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights…
 

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