WASHINGTON (AP) - Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana. But the section's purpose is indisputable: to deliver $100 million or more in federal funds to the state. And in the process clear the way for one of three moderate Democratic fence-sitters - Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas are the others - to help propel the legislation past its initial hurdle in a crucial Saturday vote.
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) -- Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul....
LONDON (AP) -- A retired British couple snatched from their yacht by Somali pirates said in an interview broadcast Friday they fear they could be killed within a week or handed to a terrorist group if a ransom demand is not paid....
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution....
The Rush Limbaugh Show is the most listened to radio talk show in America, broadcast on over 600 radio stations nationwide. It is hosted by America's Anchorman, Rush Limbaugh, also known as: America's Truth Detector; the Doctor of Democracy; the Most Dangerous Man in America; the All-Knowing, All-Sensing, All-Everything Maha Rushie; defender of motherhood, protector of fatherhood and an all-around good guy.
Every day across America, Clark Howard's voice is heard on more than 150 radio stations advising consumers how to save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off.
It's more than just a motto for Clark; it's a way of life. As a successful entrepreneur, radio host, TV personality and best-selling author, the Atlanta-based multimedia magnate is dedicated to helping Americans of all means get ahead in life.
Dave Ramsey offers life-changing financial advice as host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Dave Ramsey Show, heard by nearly 4 million listeners each week on more than 400 radio stations throughout the United States.
The three-hour live radio talk show focuses on life, love and relationships, and how they happen to revolve around money.
A review of newly released census data shows smaller cities of between 20,000 and 50,000 residents have lagged
behind their larger counterparts in attracting higher-educated residents in this decade. The smaller locales include remote towns, inner suburbs, the distant suburbs known as ``exurbs'' and other distinct areas.Darien, Conn., topped all other cities with the highest median income, at $188,823.
The Boston Red Sox have announced that tickets for most Fenway Park seats will remain the same price in 2010.
The team said Monday that 2010 regular season ticket prices will be held at last year's level in 12 areas of Fenway Park.
Amtrak is preparing for what it believes will be its busiest travel day this year. Amtrak said Monday that it believes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving _ Nov. 25 _ will be its busiest travel day. The railroad predicts ridership could be as high as 125,000 passengers that day.
about a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies ``R'' Us are being recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recall includes nine models of Chinese-madesingle and double umbrella Maclaren strollers, which have been sold around the country since 1999.
Connecticut officials are trying to solve a $400 million mystery: Who owns the cash? The state treasurer's office says the unclaimed funds include dormant balances in savings and checking accounts, unclaimed wages and uncashed checks for insurance benefits. The agency says the money belongs to 887,000 people.
Miami quarterback Jacory Harris wears the name of Jasper Howard, the University of Connecticut football player who was killed last week. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
The University of Connecticut Huskies took the helmet and jersey belonging to Jasper Howard with them to Mountaineer Field, where WVU fans also paid tribute to the fatally stabbed cornerback. Deleon Gause of Boston College and Chris Chancellor of Clemson wore #6 jerseys in his memory.
Associate Counsel in the Governor's Office Stacey Serrano and Bill Gammell of the Connecticut State University System talk about efforts already underway to make certain Connecticut is properly counted in the 2010 Census.
The Rush Limbaugh Show is the most listened to radio talk show in America, broadcast on over 600 radio stations nationwide. It is hosted by America's Anchorman, Rush Limbaugh, also known as: America's Truth Detector; the Doctor of Democracy; the Most Dangerous Man in America; the All-Knowing, All-Sensing, All-Everything Maha Rushie; defender of motherhood, protector of fatherhood and an all-around good guy.
Every day across America, Clark Howard's voice is heard on more than 150 radio stations advising consumers how to save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off. 
Dave Ramsey offers life-changing financial advice as host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Dave Ramsey Show, heard by nearly 4 million listeners each week on more than 400 radio stations throughout the United States.
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