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Palin book goes after McCain camp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:55 GMT

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to those who ran Sen. John McCain's campaign.

Kaptur named in ethics committee probe

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:35:10 GMT

Internal investigations into the conduct of several U.S. House members have been exposed in an extraordinary, Internet-era breach of security.

Insurers mount attack on health reform

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:42:08 GMT

After working for months behind the scenes to help shape health care reform, the insurance industry is now sharply attacking the emerging plan with a report that maintains Senate legislation would increase the cost of a typical policy by hundreds of dollars a year.

Obama: 'I will protect Medicare'

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:42:51 GMT

President Barack Obama on Wednesday night promised to protect Medicare and reassured the elderly that Medicare funds would not be used to pay for a health care overhaul.

Obama thanks labor for hard-won rights

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:10:48 GMT

President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security "all bear the union label," as he appealed to unions to help him win the health care fight in Congress.

Obama education speech posted online

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:56:46 GMT

President Barack Obama plans to tell the nation's school children that they ultimately are most responsible for their own education. The White House posted his remarks.

Obama says economic crisis continues

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:59:07 GMT

President Barack Obama says the country still faces a "vast and complex" economic crisis and is pledging to work with business and labor to make things better.

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy dies at 77

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:13:44 GMT

Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the liberal lion of the Senate, has died after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.

Toledo health care debate

Sharia Davis — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:23:49 GMT

The issue of health care seems to be getting more intense everyday.

On Saturday groups of people rallied to express their concerns right here in the glass city.

Fox Toledo's Sharia Davis was there to get both sides of the story.

Unaware of early voting

Sharia Davis — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:35:32 GMT

An early voting center has been opened in East Toledo for any Lucas County resident willing to vote in advance of the Sept. 15 primary.

NW Ohio praises Sotomayor

Shaun Hegarty — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:38:56 GMT

Local Hispanic leaders praise new Us Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday.

Sotomayor pledges impartial justice

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:20:51 GMT

Her confirmation all but assured, Sonia Sotomayor pledged Monday to serve the "larger interest of impartial justice" rather than any narrower cause if she becomes the first Hispanic on the Supreme Court.

Hills: Impeach Obama

Sharia Davis — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:44:23 GMT

A Norwalk businessman is collecting signatures to try to get President Barack Obama out of office. So far more than 80 people signed his petition.

Palin: All options are on the table

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:52:42 GMT

Sarah Palin says she's not a quitter, she's a fighter, but adds that, politically speaking, "if I die, I die. So be it."

GOP turmoil hits presidential states

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:27:37 GMT

Social conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire already were reeling from scandals surrounding two Republicans thought to be considering White House runs when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the party by announcing her resignation.

Gov. Palin to resign

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:55:49 GMT

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26, setting up a potential run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.

Findlay protest against Cap and Trade

Shaun Hegarty — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:27:52 GMT

A group opposed to the so called Cap and Trade bill in the US Senate protested in Findlay Thursday night.

GOP: 'Where are the jobs?'

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:45:32 GMT

Republicans concerned about the Obama administration's big spending on economic stimulus, energy and health care are asking, "Where are the jobs?"

Banks get OK to repay bailout money

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:15:58 GMT

The Treasury Department has approved 10 of the nation's largest banks to repay $68 billion in government bailout money.

Mayor spokesperson's blog leaked

Michelle Zepeda — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:00:53 GMT

What was meant only for his friends to see, can now be viewed by everyone in Toledo including, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner.

Clinton doubts Iran will react to diplom

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:39:11 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expressing her doubts that Iran will respond to the Obama administration's diplomatic overtures.

Country will rebuild, recover

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:19:56 GMT

The economy will recover and the nation will rebuild, President Obama declared Tuesday in his first address to Congress, as he tried to assure the country that the recession has an end in sight.

Celebrities up front for oath-taking

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:19:14 GMT

From the best seats in the house, Barack Obama's inauguration proved to be a mix of serious reflection and fraternity-like ribbing with a dash of celebrity gazing.

Roberts stumbles slightly over oath

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:01:56 GMT

Chief Justice John Roberts stumbled slightly over the 35-word constitutionally prescribed oath of office as he swore in Barack Obama as the 44th president on Tuesday, sending the new chief executive into a verbal detour of his own.

Michelle Obama shines in Isabel Toledo

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:31:37 GMT

First lady Michelle Obama wore a sparkling yellow sheath dress with matching coat by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo for the inauguration of her husband, a choice many applauded as a cheerful message of hope and a vote for the American fashion industry.

Area inauguration watch parties

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:00:59 GMT

Three universities and six branches of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will be hosting Inauguration Day viewing parties as Barack Obama will be sworn in as the nation's first-elected African-American president.

Perry reports $6.6M in campaign cash

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:55:24 GMT

Republican Gov. Rick Perry is reporting $6.6 million in campaign cash as he looks toward another run for governor in 2010.

House Dems propose $825B stimulus bill

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:46:59 GMT

Working closely with President-elect Barack Obama, House Democrats on Thursday called for $825 billion in federal spending and tax cuts to revive the economy, with strong emphasis on energy, education, health care and jobs-producing highway construction.

Voinovich to retire in 2010

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:02:06 GMT

Sen. George Voinovich said Monday he won't seek re-election in 2010, becoming the fourth Republican to make departure plans since the Democratic landslide in November.

KXAN interviews President Bush

Jackie Vega — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:46:57 GMT

As change sweeps through Washington, President Bush sits down with Leslie Rhode of KXAN Austin News.