Exceptional House Plans - Common ground elusive in power rate debate

Common ground elusive in power rate debate
Herald & Review - It now heads to the full House for further debate. Forby, meanwhile, has proposed a six-month freeze on rates for just Ameren customers. Lawmakers didn't debate Forby's version Thursday, and it's unclear whether they'll ever get the chance. Senate

Rainy-day fund bill clears House hurdle amid critics concern
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel - DENVER A bill poised to double the amount of money Colorado stows away in a rainy-day fund cleared its first full-House vote Friday morning amid criticisms that it is too easy for lawmakers to raid the bank. Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, told

Congress : Senators Clinton, Voinovich Demand Immediate Release of
All American Patriots - A similar resolution, introduced by Representative Gary Ackerman (D-NY), passed a key Committee in the House of Representatives in February, but awaits a full House vote. "The terrible kidnapping of Israeli soldiers that precipitated the conflicts in

Bid to cut hospital infections gains traction in Legislature
Seattle Times - The bill passed a House committee 11-2 last month, and the full House was expected to vote on the proposal as early as Monday. "This is the first step to fixing this deadly problem," said Campbell, of Roy. "The public has a right to know about the

Salukis energized by bench players
Southern Illinoisan - Full house: The MVC tournament will set a new attendance record this year. Saturday's semi-final session was a sellout, 22,612, the largest crowd since the tournament moved to the Scottrade Center. After four sessions, this year's attendance is 62,462