GOP headliners McConnell and McCain hit the road to speak out on health care overhaul
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) − An odd couple of Republican senators have hit the road, arguing for a go-slow approach to President Barack Obama’s push to …
Floridians questioning motor vehicle fee increases
TALLAHASSEE (AP) _ Driver license, registration and other motor vehicle fees went up _ way up in some cases _ on Tuesday, and that’s got …
Crist taps ex-aide to replace U.S. senator
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Charlie Crist has chosen his former chief of staff to replace Republican U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez.
A torch extinguished: Ted Kennedy dead at 77
HYANNIS PORT, Mass. (AP) — The greatest heights eluded Ted Kennedy over a lifetime of achievement and pain. No presidency. No universal health care, chief …
Analysis: Health overhaul tactics need overhaul – An AP News Analysis
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama still may push through an overhaul of the American health care system, but political indicators point to a needed …
Sen. Edward Kennedy dies
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the last surviving brother in a political dynasty and one of the most influential senators in history, died Tuesday night at …
Official tells AP Jackson death ruled a homicide
LOS ANGELES _ The Los Angeles County coroner has found that the death of Michael Jackson was a homicide, according to The Associated Press.
Sen. Mel Martinez to resign, clear path for Crist
TALLAHASSEE (AP) _ Republican Sen. Mel Martinez’s decision Friday to step down 16 months early gave Gov. Charlie Crist the perfect gift: his pick of …
Sotomayor takes oath from Chief Justice Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in Saturday as the Supreme Court’s newest justice. The 55-year-old is the first Hispanic justice and the third woman in the …
Obama promises health overhaul with or without GOP
WAKARUSA, Ind. (AP) — President Barack Obama said this week he’s determined to get an overhaul of the health care system before the end of …