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November 03, 2009
Vote expected on extension of first time home buyers tax credit
Housing help could be available a little longer to first time home buyers.
October 28, 2009
Senate considering extending unemployment benefits
The Senate is considering extending unemployment benefits.
October 27, 2009
Democratic Party contributor testifies at hearing
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A wealthy Democratic Party contributor says his donations had nothing to do with obtaining a boat-ramp permit for a coastal development he owned.
Ex-NC gov’s campaign treasurer testifies to board
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The ex-treasurer of former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley’s campaign says the governor once “expressed confidence” in a political ally who gave damaging testimony against Easley at an elections hearing.
Push on to impeach South Carolina governor
There’s more push to impeach South Carolina’s governor, Mark Sanford.
October 23, 2009
Congress moves to make military voting easier
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is making it easier for members of the military and other Americans overseas to vote absentee.
October 21, 2009
Hagan makes pitch for health care reform on Senate floor
Senator Kay Hagan is making her pitch in support of health care reform.
October 19, 2009
Legitimacy of Afghan government may delay Obama from committing more US troops
President Barack Obama hasn’t yet decided if he’ll send as many as an extra 40,000 troops into Afghanistan and now it appears concerns over the country’s unstable government could delay his decision.
October 15, 2009
Obama proposal to supplment SS payments picks up support
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is finding some support for its plans to give Social Security recipients extra spending money, after word that their checks will flat line from this year to next.
Senate committees continue hammering out health care reform compromise
U.S. senators continue working on a compromise on the health care reform plan.
Biden’s son says he’s inclined to make Senate run
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden’s son, who has returned after serving a tour with the Army National Guard in Iraq, says he’ll take his time to decide whether to seek his father’s Senate seat.
October 13, 2009
Health care reform one step closer to reality
President Obama’s plan for health care reform is one step closer to reality.
Major player in health care reform goes on the attack
A major player in the push to reform America’s health care system is on the attack.
October 12, 2009
Obama acknowledges progress slow on repealing “Don’t ask, Don’t Tell”
Some gays and lesbians are trying to keep pressure on President Obama to allow homosexuals to serve openly in the military.
Obama still weighing options in Afghanistan
President Obama is still weighing his options as he decides whether to send more troops to Afghanistan.
October 07, 2009
Obama poll numbers rising for first time since inauguration
Even with support for the war in Afghanistan declining, most Americans feel President Obama is handling the war well.
Raleigh’s mayor ties for longest run in the office
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The newly re-elected mayor of Raleigh has tied for the longest consecutive run in that office in the North Carolina capital city’s history.
Leasing program topic of NC offshore energy panel
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Legislature’s expert panel examining energy exploration off the North Carolina coast will next hear from regulators who oversee the nation’s offshore leasing program.
NC conservative talker focuses on Obama so far
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - One of the top political analysts on Fox News is offering his commentary on the Obama administration so far to a North Carolina audience.
October 06, 2009
Debate continues over Afghan strategy
President Barack Obama summoned Congressional leaders to the White House today to discuss strategy in Afghanistan. As they debate whether to boost troop levels in the war.. some of the US casualties from this weekend’s deadly attack returned home. Joel Brown reports from Washington.
North Carolina voters go to polls for local races
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Voters in parts of 26 North Carolina counties are choosing local leaders or winnowing down candidates for mayor and city council primary races.
September 24, 2009
Former DNC head Kirk tapped to replace Kennedy
BOSTON (AP) - The Senate seat that was held for nearly a half-century by Ted Kennedy will now be filled by Paul Kirk—but just for a few months.
September 22, 2009
Minn.‘s Pawlenty forming PAC; possible 2012 step
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is preparing to launch a national fundraising committee, yet another signal that he is positioning himself for a possible 2012 presidential run.
NYC mayor, Dem opponent tussle over education
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has leveled a rare attack on the Democrat aiming to unseat him, comparing their records on education.
Baucus plans changes to health care legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some health care overhaul legislation is undergoing a revamp of its own in the Senate.
September 21, 2009
NEW: Baucus changes health bill to address Dem concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate aides say that Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus is changing his health care bill to make insurance premiums more affordable after fellow Democrats raised concerns.
Lawmaker under scrutiny resigns from Legislature
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina lawmaker under scrutiny for his campaign finance reports has resigned from the General Assembly.
September 17, 2009
House votes to defund ACORN
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has voted to deny all federal funding for ACORN, the community organizing group that has been caught up in several scandals.
Obama pitches health care at college campus
WASHINGTON (AP) - The health care plan from Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus is running into some trouble among some of his fellow Democrats.
NEW: GOP head calls co-ops ‘backdoor’ to public option
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele says he fears the health insurance cooperatives envisioned in the bill the Senate Finance Committee is promoting amounts to a “back door to a public option.“
