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Death toll hits 13 in Texas shooting spree

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:08:52 -0600

The death toll from an Army psychiatrist who opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post rose to 13 today.

Jobless rate tops 10% for first time since '83

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:03:04 -0600

The unemployment rate has surpassed 10% the first time in 26 years, and is likely to go higher.

Conservative protesters blast proposal ahead of House vote this weekend

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:01:24 -0600

Thousands of conservatives and anti-government protesters swarmed Capitol Hill yesterday to oppose Democrats' $1 trillion overhaul, even as two powerful lobby groups for doctors and seniors endorsed the legislation.

The big new tax break for homebuyers, signed today

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:55 -0600

As part of the government's efforts to encourage people to spend money to revive the economy, the House voted 403-12 yesterday to expand a popular tax credit for homebuyers.

Racial Disparity in House Ethics Probes

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:59:57 -0600

The House ethics committee is currently investigating seven African-American lawmakers — more than 15 percent of the total in the House.

House votes to speed up credit card reform

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:35 -0600

The House passed a bill Wednesday to move up the effective date for credit card reforms to Dec. 1, from February and August 2010.

Michelle Obama to Host 'Iron Chef' at the White House

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:55:09 -0600

The Food Network announced Wednesday that an episode of "Iron Chef America" will be taped at the White House.

Wall Street issued H1N1 vaccine while America waits in line

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:54:47 -0600

Wall Street giants Citigroup and Goldman Sachs have been issued 1,400 swine flu vaccine for their "at risk" employees, despite the fact that there are massive shortages of the vaccine nationwide.

New Research Shows Marijuana Arrests have doubled since 1991

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:14 -0600

Information released yesterday finds no relationship between marijuana arrests and use rates, while penalty structures actually boost the illegal market.

SC man gets 3 years in prison for sex with horse

MICHAELBAISDEN.COM — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:46:27 -0600

A South Carolina man caught on video having sex with a horse was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison after pleading guilty for the second time in two years to abusing the creature.