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    Sherry Johnston, Levi's mother, is sentenced to 3 years  Nov 22, 2009
    The drug dealings took place via cell and text messages, with rendezvous in the parking lots of Fred Meyer and Target stores. In a phone interview after the sentencing, Butler called his client "a poster child for health care reform." He said his client was selling some of the drugs to get money to pay for other pain medications that her insurance company was cutting her off from. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Munich Re's Ergo Drops KarstadtQuelle, Victoria, Hamburg-Mannheimer Brands  Nov 21, 2009
    Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- , the primary insurance unit of reinsurer that dropped its profit target two weeks ago, will withdraw three brands and sell insurance in Germany under the Ergo label to boost growth ... Munich Re on Nov. 5 scrapped a target to almost double profit at Ergo to more than 900 million euros between 2006 and 2012 after nine-month profit at the primary insurance unit dropped 75 percent to 95 million euros. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    More of this story  Nov 21, 2009
    They are a huge target. Those ages 3 to 5 are also a big concern for the DOH, Park said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Senate Nears First Healthcare Vote  Nov 21, 2009
    The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated Reid's bill would cost $849 billion over 10 years -- below Obama's $900 billion target -- reduce the budget deficit by $130 billion in the same period and extend insurance coverage to 31 million more people. The rosy report card from budget analysts could ease doubts about the bill among wavering moderate Democrats, but Republicans were not impressed. (Newsmax)

    Click to read:Change Ahead for Cervical Cancer Detection  Nov 21, 2009
    but hey, who are you going to target, when the government starts rationing your care, and telling you that cancer testing is only needed when THEY say, not when you need it ... but hey, who are you going to target, when the government starts rationing your care, and telling you that cancer testing is only needed when THEY say, not when you need it ... Who are you going to target now. (CBS News)

    McCain promises to fight public option  Nov 21, 2009
    Public option supporters are planning to target Kyl and McCain as the Senate considers the issue ... Search for Jobs powered by onTargetJobs. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Here are questions that deserve some answers  Nov 21, 2009
    RE to not a consumer of that wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:25 PM:" RE to not a consumer of thatThe information I got about only one pharmaceutical making the vaccine came from one of the national nightly news programs a few weeks ago, so please contact them about that lie, as you seem to have more information than they do. Maybe you could even be a whistle blower and actually do something productive and positve instead of wasting your time being slanderous and rude on this website, since most of the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Catholic Church pushes,and some push back  Nov 21, 2009
    Representative Patrick Kennedy, Democrat of Rhode Island, has become a recent target of Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin because of the Catholic congressman s views on abortion. In the District of Columbia, the Catholic Archdiocese has threatened to end some of its charitable services if the City Council passes a gay-marriage provision that the archdiocese fears will force it to provide housing, health care, education, and other services to same-sex couples. (Boston Globe)

    Thieves Shop at Target After Hours  Nov 21, 2009
    Houston -- Houston Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department asking for the public's help looking for two people who vandalized and robbed a local Target store. On Friday, Oct. 16, police said the pair threw a large rock through the front window of the Target store on the S. Sam Houston Parkway E. The store was closed. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Food: If words were food, nobody would go hungry  Nov 21, 2009
    The Philippines says it hopes to grow 98% of the rice it needs by next year, though whether it can meet this target is unclear. Indonesia must struggle to reach food self-sufficiency, said President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono last year, announcing big increases in seed, fertiliser and credit subsidies. (The Economist)

    Plastic surgery levy to help US health care plan  Nov 20, 2009
    Vanity was an easy target as lawmakers scraped for cash for the nearly $1 trillion plan ... "It is a random hit on an easy target that is only punitive and not corrective," said Caroline Van Hove, a spokeswoman for Allergan Inc., the maker of Botox Cosmetic. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)

    Mammography: What to Do Now?  Nov 20, 2009
    "I think for women 40 to 49, we should target women who are at high risk," she said, such as those with a first-degree relative with breast cancer. Changing the screening interval from annually to every two years for women 50 to 74, she said, "is one of the best things they did." At her clinic, Kerlikowske said, biennial screening has been a standard for years. (MEDLINEplus)

    JPMorgan May Hear Break-Up Talk in Health Debate  Nov 20, 2009
    That may turn banks into an even juicier political target, especially if financial-reform legislation hasnt passed by the end of the year. What better way for Democrats to deflect populist anger than to collect a big-bank scalp, or ratchet up the pressure on Wall Street well beyond legislative proposals now on the table. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)

    Cease Trade Order Issued Against Odyssey Petroleum  Nov 20, 2009
    The Company is in receipt of an Evaluation Report prepared by Fletcher Lewis Engineering Ltd., and is in the process of finalizing the required oil and gas forms as prescribed by NI 51-101 for SEDAR filing, which it anticipates completing within the next week. Once the CTO has been revoked, the Company will immediately apply to the TSX Venture Exchange for reinstatement for trading. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    As a Consumer, We Have a Choice  Nov 19, 2009
    Our biggest concern should be, is this going to be the only practice that the hospital is going to target. What is to say that the St. Louis powers force us to make more decisions in the future concerning other Patients First physicians, or it could be any physician who admits to the hospital. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Number of swine flu deaths in Louisiana hits 35  Nov 19, 2009
    A DHH representative says the state is targeting those most vulnerable to the flu such as pregnant women, young children or those with poor immune systems. Those in the target group who want to get vaccinated can check DHH's Web site at to find out more information, or call local parish health units at 839-5646 (Franklinton) or 732-6615 (Bogalusa) to set up an appointment to get the vaccine. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    Hill Democrats Critical Of Bush's Budget Plan  Nov 19, 2009
    Administration officials dispatched to Capitol Hill to defend President Bush's budget received a frosty reception yesterday from congressional Democrats, who argued that the president's proposal to target health care, education and other Democratic priorities suggests a White House more interested in scoring political points than in genuine compromise ... Democrats also panned the president's proposals to stop enrolling childless adults in the program and to provide less federal matching money... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Budget)

    Some Obese People Perceive Body Size as OK, Dismiss Need to Lose Weight  Nov 19, 2009
    "This is an important population that we aren't seeing or targeting," Powell said. "Understanding and countering this misconception may be a novel and perhaps vitally important target for obesity prevention and treatment. Because many of these individuals believe they are healthier than they really are, they do not go to the doctor and thus community interventions will be needed. However, Powell also emphasized that her findings show that physicians need to talk with their obese patients about... (Science Daily)

    Beacon's Fixed Annuity Premium Study Reports Third Quarter's Fixed Annuity Sales  Nov 19, 2009
    Channel Company Product Product Type ------- --------- --------- ------------ Banks and S&Ls Pacific Life Pacific Explorer Book Value Captive Agents RiverSource Life Rate Bonus 1 Book Value Independent Jackson National Ascender Plus Broker-Dealers Life Select Indexed Independent Producers Allianz Life MasterDex X Indexed Large/Regional MetLife MetLife Target Broker-Dealers Investors Maturity MVA Wirehouses Pacific Life Pacific Explorer Book Value. Credited rates continued to decline in third... (Primezone Releases)

    California needs $20.7 billion more to balance next budget  Nov 19, 2009
    Another target could be Healthy Families, the low-cost children's health insurance program. Schwarzenegger once proposed eliminating Healthy Families and did cut its funding this summer, although he and lawmakers restored coverage for 600,000 low- and middle-income children in September. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    The uninsured turn to fraud  Nov 19, 2009
    Medicare a large target ... Search for Jobs powered by onTargetJobs. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    U.S. Scores A 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card  Nov 19, 2009
    The states that improved did so by targeting three key risk factors for premature birth: smoking during pregnancy, lack of health insurance for pregnant women, and elective inductions or cesarean sections done during the "late pre-term," or between 34 to 36 weeks' gestation ... Though the target areas are important, Howse said physicians still don't know all of the reasons why babies are born prematurely. (MEDLINEplus)

    Carole Estabrook: Schools can't be targets for cuts  Nov 18, 2009
    com - Carole Estabrook: Schools can't be targets for cuts ... Carole Estabrook: Schools can't be targets for cuts ... horseradish wrote on Nov 17, 2009 3:00 PM:" Ugh, Carol, sure the schools can be a target for cuts. The state has been overspending for years and years and years. Things have to be cut, and cut across the board. School taxes are already way too high, why should we have a bunch of state tax dollars being allocated there as well. Efficiency, Not Quantity. ". (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Ford, Subaru, VW Win Insurance Industry Nod  Nov 18, 2009
    The vehicles are selected for best protecting motorists in front, side and rear crash tests based on Institute evaluations during the year ... Earlier this year, the Institute said vehicles would need to receive its highest score in its roof strength evaluation to qualify the safety pick designation ... "With the addition of our roof strength evaluation, our crash test results now cover all four of the most common kinds of crashes," said Institute president Adrian Lund. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Today's Mailbag  Nov 18, 2009
    We will wallow in mindless debate awaiting the psychiatric evaluation of this animal. I say, Off with his head or, in more politically correct style, Pass the syringe please. (The News-Press -- Opinion)

    Why the U.S. Gets a D on Preterm Birth Rates  Nov 18, 2009
    There are many reasons for these early deliveries, making it particularly difficult to target one or even a few factors and address them head-on. The increase in multiples twins, triplets or more is one contributor. (Time.com)

    Health Group Finds High Lead Levels In Toys  Nov 18, 2009
    California Attorney General Jerry Brown has sent letters to Target, Wal-Mart and the other retailers who sold the seven products, warning that children's goods on their store shelves were found to contain illegal levels of lead and should be pulled immediately ... The other products the center said had high lead came from TJ Maxx, Sears, Wal-Mart and Target. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Stopgap coverage for immigrants, with emphasis on gap  Nov 18, 2009
    Women present to our emergency department for evaluation of ectopic pregnancy - a potentially life-threatening emergency - but cannot be followed in our clinics. Patients have chemotherapy interrupted, surgeries canceled, infertility treatment halted, and, without foreknowledge, are shunted into programs with inadequate interpreter services and providers to deal with their unique needs. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    Commentary: Are MMA fights safe and good for Cameron?  Nov 17, 2009
    Blind Justice wrote on Nov 16, 2009 11:45 AM:" While I think Megan's assessment is a little harsh, it's pretty accurate. Many of these guys who do this are simply kids who have not a lot of options. Most of the local kids doing this are simply kids who either didn't go to college/are in the process of going to college, and are wanting to make some easy money. By the way...they don't get paid to fight. They only get a PORTION of the tickets they sell. It's exploitation at its worst. I'm sorry,... (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Retail Sales Rise 1.4 Percent In October  Nov 17, 2009
    Strength at general merchandise stores like Wal-Mart and Target was offset by sales declines at furniture stores, appliance stores and hardware stores. Zandi said one telling statistic about household finances was that the number of bank credit cards in circulation has fallen 18 percent since the year began. (Click2Houston, TX)

    U.S. Energy Corp. Announces Initial Production Rate of Approximately 1,544 BOE/D From the Lee 16-21 #1H Bakken Well  Nov 17, 2009
    As with USEG's other Brigham program wells, both the Williston and State wells are targeting the middle Bakken formation, and are planned to be drilled to a total measured depth of approximately 20,000 feet (~10,000 ft vertical; ~10,000 horizontal). To date, the drilling of both the Williston and the State wells have progressed into the horizontal portion of the well bore and are advancing toward target depth. (Primezone Releases)

    South Africa: Ruling Alliance Reviews Reserve Bank's Role  Nov 16, 2009
    Asked if the summit discussed rand strength after Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel's pronouncements, Mantashe said: "We need to look at all aspects of monetary policy. It must talk to the developmental considerations, so we won't just isolate the issue of the strong rand. "We need to look at the exchange rate and how the issue impacts on the current account deficit," Mantashe said. But the ANC stuck to its guns in winning agreement on Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel chairing... (allAfrica.com)

    Five-step check for nano safety  Nov 15, 2009
    "Without strategic and targeted risk research, people producing and using nanomaterials could develop unanticipated illness arising from their exposure," the authors warn in Nature ... Apec leaders drop climate target. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)

    Hawaii's famed white sandy beaches are shrinking Govt: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims  Nov 15, 2009
    The federal report sets a target of reducing improper payments in the fee for service program to 9 ... In recent months, HHS has said it was multiplying by 10 the number of agents and prosecutors targeting fraud in Miami, Los Angeles and other strategic cities where tens of billions of dollars are believed to be lost each year ... 4 percent in improper payments in the Medicare fee for service program, HHS is setting targets of reducing fraud and waste to 9. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Kufuors Legacy of Development, Second to None  Nov 15, 2009
    Ghanaians were therefore anxiously looking forward to seeing their "Moses to free them from bondage. Esther Smiths Ewurade Kasa lyrics were on the lips of everybody. The rate of inflation was high, interest rate was high, the unemployment rate was high, social infrastructure was nothing to write home about, there was high incidence of social vices, there was general insecurity in the country, the cash and carry system was killing the poor, the educational system was in a mess, there... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    APEC retreats from C02 target, Brazil pledges cut  Nov 15, 2009
    Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Viewed - Science. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    More Vaccine For High-Risk Houstonians  Nov 14, 2009
    HOUSTON -- The Houston Health Department will target high-risk groups with the new H1N1 vaccine shipment, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday ... An arrest has been made in connection with a fire in the Heights, but investigators said the suspect is not the serial arsonist that has been targeting the area, KPRC Local 2 reports ... Nov. 13, 2009: An arrest has been made in connection with a fire in the Heights, but investigators say the suspect is not the serial arsonist that has been targeting the... (Click2Houston, TX)

    Medicare open enrollment period is approaching  Nov 14, 2009
    The volunteers will use this information to walk through an online evaluation that compares coverage options. This evaluation can also be accessed from home at www. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    A challenge: How would you pay for troops?  Nov 13, 2009
    It may be easy to sit there and complain about how big the military budget is, while complacent in the fact that in general you are safe from most outside threats, but take away the military, and we have a big target on our backs. Unfortunately you are right, the nation is broke, and it is financially draining funding military. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Is Salesforce.com an Acquisition Target?  Nov 13, 2009
    com an Acquisition Target ... com an Acquisition Target ... com may have a tough time going it alone and could well be an acquisition target in the future. (Datamation)

    Blockbuster Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results  Nov 13, 2009
    "For the majority of 2009 we shifted our focus from the top line to preserving liquidity and maximizing cash, improving the Company's capital structure and building a solid foundation for a better Blockbuster. As a result of our efforts, we successfully completed a $675 million Notes offering, which reduced our 2010 amortization payments by over $300 million and extended our debt maturities. We also enhanced liquidity through the reduction of our letters of credit and the divestiture of our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Leaders warn against pulling stimulus too quickly  Nov 13, 2009
    They also set an interim target of 5 percent improvement by 2011. The members of APEC, which is devoted to free and open trade and investment, account for more than 54 percent of world gross domestic product and more than 40 percent of the population. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Facebook Message Frees NYC Robbery Suspect  Nov 13, 2009
    Some are concerned that burglars use Facebook and Twitter posts about vacations to target empty homes ... Some are concerned that burglars use Facebook and Twitter posts about vacations to target empty homes. (Click2Houston, TX)

    > Cades Schutte The Cades Schutte Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Award Bay Clinic Inc.  Nov 13, 2009
    It s essentially half the island, with a total target population of 37,000 residents considered medically underserved, said Strauss, who has been CEO the past two years ... Search for Jobs powered by onTargetJobs. (Pacific Business News, HI)

    Will Reid Tax the Rich?  Nov 13, 2009
    With many senior citizens already up in arms about health reform's proposed cuts to the Medicare program, adding a tax-rate increase to the bill that has the word Medicare in it might pour gasoline on the fire, even if the tax increase doesn't target the elderly. (Indeed, it would largely exempt them, since a high proportion of the elderly are retired. (Slate)

    Palins coin conspiracy  Nov 13, 2009
    Sarah Palin Suggests Coin Conspiracy In Wisconsin Speech. What's Your Reaction. (Harper's Magazine)

    As grocery strike nears, each side has its own risks  Nov 12, 2009
    The union could strike one or both Fry's and Safeway, and it could target with pickets all stores or just specific ones. "The strategy is generally to isolate and attack the weakest company," said Stanley Lubin, a Phoenix labor lawyer. (AZCentral -- News)

    Spike TV Unveils 'Thad Castle for College Player of the Year' Campaign to Promote New Comedy Series  Nov 12, 2009
    "Over the past few years, similar campaigns have become more prominent and savvy. From Joey Harrington's Nike billboard in 2001 to Tennessee's current campaign promoting defensive back Eric Berry, colleges have become more sophisticated in getting the word out about their players," says Niels Schuurmans, senior vice president of brand marketing and creative at Spike TV. "Our Thad Castle For College Football Player of the Year campaign is a perfect way for Spike to reach out and not only build... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Sources: Reid eyes payroll tax rise on high earners  Nov 12, 2009
    Officials say one option would target income above $250,000 a year. Harry Hamburg / AP fileSenate Majority Leader Harry Reidon Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 3. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    North Fort Myers man's ace scores one for working class  Nov 12, 2009
    On the third, though on May 29 on the Sabal Courses 14th hole she aimed for the outside slope of a bunker on the right side of the green and again hit her target. The first two were good hits, but you just get up to the tee and say, OK, aim for the hole, she said. (The News-Press -- Sports)

    Republicans voters more enthusiastic, poll finds  Nov 12, 2009
    Just get it done and move onto the economy because they know they are off target. It is way too late to lay claim to any success when it comes to turning the economy around. (TheHill.com)

    Reid puts House healthcare bill on Senate calendar  Nov 12, 2009
    and National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) have both warned Democrats that they will target any senators who support procedural votes on the bill. Source: The contents of this site are. (TheHill.com)

    Want to be happier? You may need to move  Nov 11, 2009
    The index includes six types of well-being: overall evaluation of their lives, emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors (such as whether a person smokes or exercises), and. Here are the top 10 states and their average well-being scores (out of a possible 100 points). (MSNBC -- Health)

    Senate Democratic Women Target Anti-Abortion Provision  Nov 11, 2009
    By Roll Call Staff Nov. 10, 2009, 4:15 p.m.. Senate Democratic women met Tuesday to plot a strategy for ensuring that Rep. (Roll Call)

    NFL Star Commits To Sacking Diabetes  Nov 11, 2009
    This season, Allen donated $50,000, mainly to target research into Smart Insulin, an experimental drug which he believes is a huge step forward in diabetes treatment. "If you can take a shot of insulin that regulates your blood sugars, that's dang near a cure in itself," Allen enthused. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Sanders would support reconciliation to break Republican filibuster  Nov 11, 2009
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009. By Tony Romm - 11/10/09 07:34 AM ET. (TheHill.com)

    Bill Clinton On Health Care: 'There is No Perfect Bill'  Nov 11, 2009
    "It's always great to have President Clinton with you," Cardin said today on "I think he can add a lot of discussion to the Democrats sticking on target, getting health care reform done but doing it in a fiscally responsible way.". The with a narrow 220-215 vote late Saturday. (ABC News)

    White House communications director Anita Dunn announces her resignation  Nov 11, 2009
    BY Charles F on 11/10/2009 at 13:30Anita Dunn was always an 'interim' Communications person, and her work has always been on target ... org's campaign to target House Democrats who voted against the healthcare bill this Saturday. (TheHill.com)

    Do you recall all of the childrens product recalls?  Nov 11, 2009
    The products, which cost between $100 and $360, have been sold at Target, Babies R Us and other childrens specialty stores throughout the country. Maclaren is printed on the strollers, and model names include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveler. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Hill Democrats Critical Of Bush's Budget Plan  Nov 11, 2009
    Administration officials dispatched to Capitol Hill to defend President Bush's budget received a frosty reception yesterday from congressional Democrats, who argued that the president's proposal to target health care, education and other Democratic priorities suggests a White House more interested in scoring political points than in genuine compromise ... Democrats also panned the president's proposals to stop enrolling childless adults in the program and to provide less federal matching money... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Budget)

    PM warned over childcare vouchers  Nov 11, 2009
    Mr Brown says this relief is badly targeted and wants to divert money to fund nursery places for two-year-olds ... According the Guardian, it says: "Withdrawing [the vouchers] will penalise a significant number of lower rate taxpayers, reduce the overall amount of funding available for childcare, reduce parental choice and impact negatively on the economy as the UK moves towards recovery. If you are going into a period of public spending constraint, you will have to target the resources you have... (BBC News -- UK)

    Commissioners hear update on state 911 board  Nov 11, 2009
    41 after a favorable 6 month evaluation. Change in pay rate would be effective November 8, 2009. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)

    Clinton Warns Senate on Failure as Timeline for Health-Care Overhaul Slips  Nov 11, 2009
    That wouldnt meet a target set by President for his signature domestic effort. Pressed on the goal by reporters on Nov. 9, White House Press Secretary said nothing had changed. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Will Snowe melt under heat from GOP base?  Nov 11, 2009
    I m guessing Marsh picked the one target he can get away with this behavior on for a while, but my money s on Jay B stepping in before that threat of full-time incivility at 7:43 can come to much. Marsh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    GOP takes aim at vulnerable Dems...  Nov 10, 2009
    Other than Perriello who was the target of 12 consecutive postvote GOP e-mails accusing him of breaking his promises a handful of members immediately stood out for casting especially tough votes. Three of them are junior legislators from highly competitive Ohio districts: first-term Reps. (The Drudge Report)

    Immigration Plan Questioned  Nov 10, 2009
    Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) said he had been urging GOP leaders to target illegal immigrants with the motion since at least 20 Democrats had said they would oppose the bill if it had the provision, which meant Republicans had a real shot at bringing down the bill. It sure would have seemed to made sense to include it, but I m sure whoever made that call had an incredibly brilliant reason not to, Gohmert said. (Roll Call)

    Angle Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results  Nov 10, 2009
    The three wells to be drilled include a vertical target for the Ellerslie/Ostracod on freehold lands, a horizontal target for the Ellerslie on Crown lands and a horizontal target for the Cardium (oil) on Crown lands. The Crown targets will access several Alberta royalty incentive programs, including the drilling meterage credit, the new well royalty of 5% and the deep well royalty holiday ... Angle targets an overall recycle ratio of 2. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Form 433 and Allowable Living Expen...  Nov 10, 2009
    Those federal tax liens and federal tax levies were just a step to get to this point and to keep the taxpayer on target. As long as the taxpayer does what it is supposed to do, they will never again be acted upon. (Suite101.com)

    How much is enough for a first-time babysitter to earn?  Nov 10, 2009
    My daughter had her babysitting bag with a couple of favorite kiddy videos, and little craft projects she d pick up at the Target $1 counter, stickers, a few favorite storybooks, plus her notebook of telephone numbers, etc. When she was 14, she carefully went through the neighborhood directory and pinpointed all the families with kids under 10, and then left each one a flyer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Let's "CLEAN HOUSE"  Nov 9, 2009
    Entertained wrote on Nov 8, 2009 8:52 AM:" I say the 911 attack missed the biggest target on purpose. They didn't hit congress, cause they do more damage to what's left of the greatest country. Had the biggest bunch of hypicrites (Dumbacrats as well as Republicans) been wiped out, some darn good ole boys might have gotten in and open up a 55 gallon barrel of WHIP- A$$ on terror unprecidented in the history of the USA.This sorry bunch of charactors want to force a health care plan on America,... (New Iberia, LA)

    AP News in Brief  Nov 9, 2009
    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hurricane Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year, plodded Sunday toward the Gulf Coast with 100 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges. A hurricane watch extended over more than 200 miles of coastline across southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    2 Ga. Dems said no to health bill  Nov 9, 2009
    In July, the National Republican Congressional Committee included Barrow's district among the 70 on its target list for 2010. Barrow and Marshall's votes against their party's bill could win them favor with Republicans when they're up for reelection in November. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Stimulus withdrawal in 2010: PM  Nov 9, 2009
    Stimulus to be wound down in 2010: PM - India Business - Biz - The Times of India. Stimulus to be wound down in 2010: PM. (India Times, India)

    Army: Shooting Suspect Taken Off Ventilator  Nov 8, 2009
    Hasan received a poor performance evaluation while at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the case publicly. And while he was an intern at the suburban Washington hospital, Hasan had some "difficulties" that required counseling and extra supervision, said Dr. Thomas Grieger, who was the training director at the time. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    Police: LA Celeb Burglaries Led By 19-Year-Old  Nov 8, 2009
    Prugo, 18, told police Lee would suggest a target, then Prugo would trawl the Internet for information about where they lived and when they would be away from home ... "Prugo stated that it was Lee who would suggest a target and that he would surf the Internet to learn where the celebrity lived as well as the target's travel itinerary." ... He said expensive watches were also a target at Bloom's house, and several were stolen along with artwork and clothing. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Historic vote looms on Capitol Hill today  Nov 8, 2009
    Ive have been the target of 2 post-payment audits by Medicare in the last 5 years for the use of immune globulin (antibody transfusions) for an antibody deficiency state known as hypogammaglobulinemia that occurs in my patients with HIV.. ROLLERGIRL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    LETTER: Obama aggressive in dealing with dissenters  Nov 8, 2009
    " The fascist ape Bush, on the other hand, had people arrested on the 4th of July, 2004, merely for wearing an anti-Bush t-shirt.You right wingers want to pretend Obama has been "aggressive with dissenters" so you can further demonize him. In fact, he's just an easy target for you to paint a bull's eye on. And if he's murdered by one of your pet lunatics, we'll remind you just what you've done to this country. " ... " The fascist ape Bush, on the other hand, had people arrested on the 4th of... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    PM pushes for reforms, says will exit stimulus next year  Nov 8, 2009
    The worst is behind us though the path to global recovery will be long and uncertain," he said. The country had introduced fiscal stimulus by way of excise duty cuts last year to insulate the economy from the global crisis. "Our medium term objective is to achieve a growth rate of 9 % per annum," Singh said, adding that the fact that India's domestic savings rate is now as high as 35 % of GDP, the target is eminently feasible. He said the country had plans for a large increase in investment in... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)

    HUDSON: Forget gambling and start seeing taxes as a civic duty  Nov 7, 2009
    Sin taxes (cigarettes, booze) target specific groups who inevitably pay more in taxes for their habits. It may feel good and seem easy to penalize these folks, but it does seem a bit unfair. (Holliston Tab, MA)

    Letter: Taking away bargaining power on GIC un-American  Nov 7, 2009
    Instead, it seeks to oppress an easy target. Shame on the School Committee. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Southern Dems Fear Republican Gains  Nov 7, 2009
    Nearly half of the 20 Democratic seats Republicans think they can win in 2010 are in the South, and a number of veteran House Democrats not on the Republican target list could quickly become vulnerable in a conservative wave ... Gerry Connolly, one of four Virginia Democrats targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee ... "I don't believe the frustration is specifically targeted at Democrats. I think it's just targeted at incumbents." MMIX The Associated Press. (CBS News -- Politics)

    FDA launches its attack on cigarettes  Nov 7, 2009
    Their first target to vaporize. Why, clove cigarettes, of course. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    'We're pretty much broke'  Nov 7, 2009
    Survivor wrote on Nov 6, 2009 8:11 AM:" love it at MMC Well let's see if we can answer your great question. Why are we only hearing from one of the doctors? Correction, actually two. Dr. Crowley is the chief of staff this year. Lucky him. That means he was chosen by the medical staff doctors to represent them this year. The other one (I'm sure the one you are targeting) is his partner. Since 14 professionals signed the letter of no confidence in early September and it is now Nov and the board... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Orlando shooter kills 1  Nov 7, 2009
    The Orlando Sentinel reported that he underwent a state-ordered mental health evaluation the same month he was separated from the company, and filed for bankruptcy in September. But a friend expressed his total shock that Rodriguez, a divorced father of an eight-year-old boy, was behind the shooting spree and described him as fundamentally a decent person who had been down on his luck. (iAfrica.com)

    Hill Democrats Critical Of Bush's Budget Plan  Nov 6, 2009
    Administration officials dispatched to Capitol Hill to defend President Bush's budget received a frosty reception yesterday from congressional Democrats, who argued that the president's proposal to target health care, education and other Democratic priorities suggests a White House more interested in scoring political points than in genuine compromise ... Democrats also panned the president's proposals to stop enrolling childless adults in the program and to provide less federal matching money... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Budget)

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