Republicans may slow Obama's economic plans

Republicans in the Congress could stand in the way of Democratic President-elect Barack Obama's hopes of signing a massive economic stimulus plan into law right after he takes office on January 20.

Paterson Wants an $800 Billion Stimulus

ALBANYa 'Four days after Christmas, David Paterson sent his wish list to President-elect Barack Obama.

Taxes on the '09 agenda

State lawmakers return to work Tuesday for a 90-day regular legislative session that could produce higher taxes and heated debate over spending priorities.

OSHA prepares for possible pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's St.

Federal Trial Set For Aldi Religious Bias Suit

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Franklin Fire Department still faces racism suits

FRANKLIN - Federal racial discrimination lawsuits are still dogging Franklin's fire department a year after the city settled a lawsuit with two African-American firefighters.

Groups to sue U.S. over bay

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and several fishing groups will file suit today accusing the federal government of shirking its legal responsibilities to clean up the troubled estuary, officials of the ...

Roane County water worries

The Environmental Protection Agency says a water sample near the TVA ash spill in Roane County shows a high level of arsenic.

EPA Issues Administrative Complaint to Moo Town Dairy

The Environmental Protection Agency issued an administrative complaint and proposed a civil penalty of $157,500 to Moo Town Dairy near Sulphur Springs, Texas, for violations of the Clean Water Act.

A guide to mutual fund fees

In a tough investing climate mutual fund investors should take note of what investing fees they're being charged.

ZAGG Inc. to Showcase Popular invisibleSHIELD at Macworld and CES

Building on a tradition of successful trade shows, ZAGG Inc. , a leading producer of mobile electronics accessories including the popular invisibleSHIELD', will be exhibiting at two important industry events in ...

Obama takeover augurs financial regulator shakeup

President-elect Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress will take over the government this month with big plans to overhaul U.S. financial regulation and a surge of momentum behind them.