Schuette: Michigan to get $2.3M from drug case


LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is expected to receive a $2.3 million share of a $500 million settlement of claims that an India-based pharmaceutical manufacturer distributed adulterated drugs.
 
 
 

AG: Grand jury planned in Medicaid contract case
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has asked a Baton Rouge judge to block access...
 

AP Exclusive: Health reforms penalize some Indians
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling...
 

Health reforms penalize some Indian
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling...
 

Ariz Senate to move budget as Medicaid fight looms
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Senate leaders introduced a series of state budget bills Tuesday and expect...
 

89 charged in Medicare fraud busts in 8 cities
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, were charged for their roles...
 

PROMISES, PROMISES: When Obama's promises conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Absent a magic potion or explosive economic growth, it was all but inevitable President...
 

States fear loss of health care aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people with serious medical problems are in danger of losing coverage...
 

No Medicaid decision from Fla. Legislature
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democratic leaders want Republican Gov. Rick Scott to veto the state...
 

DOJ sues Chemed, says overbilled Medicare
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Department of Justice has sued Chemed Corp., saying it and its Vitas hospice...
 
 
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What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

Ladies First: FLOTUS and Jason Collins…
A week ago, first lady Michelle Obama tweeted to NBA star Jason Collins that "We've got your back." She's putting those…
 

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U.S. Congressional News


House committee passes Iran sanctions legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new push to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions by crippling the country's economy is gathering momentum…
 

Immigration bill heads to full Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A far-reaching bill to remake the nation's troubled immigration system is headed to the full Senate…
 

Pentagon wants $450M for Guantanamo prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is asking Congress for more than $450 million for maintaining and upgrading the Guantanamo…
 

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Federal Budget News


House backs variable rate student loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation that links student loan rates to the ups and downs…
 

House preserves its own budget as others…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers are moving to protect Capitol Hill's budget even as they slash programs like education,…
 

Projected lower deficit could slow any…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The good news is the budget deficit for the current year is projected to come in well below what was…
 

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New York (change)

 
Democrat Andrew Cuomo is Governor of New York.  Two Democrats represent NYS in the U.S. Senate, and NY has 29 representatives in the U.S. House: 21 Democrats and 8 Republicans.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Andrew Cuomo
Attorney General: Eric Schneiderman

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