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Politics Raucous, ugly build-up to House health care voteMar 20, 2010House Democrats heard it all Saturday - words of inspiration from President Barack Obama and raucous chants of protests from demonstrators. And at times it was flat-out ugly, including some racial epithets aimed at black members of Congress.read full story _medium.jpg "House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift") House Dems confident in overcoming abortion riftMar 20, 2010President Barack Obama set his sights on Capitol Hill, ready to rally House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push as party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up within their ranks over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation.read full story  More Politics Links | More Politics Information Top Stories  Bill addresses interbasin transfers
State Representatives Tom McCall (R-Elberton), Alan Powell (D-Hartwell) and Michael Harden (R-Toccoa), along with other state lawmakers from northeast Georgia have filed a bill that would require a permit for interbasin water transfers in the state. more  Fee hikes proposed to fill budget holeGeorgia lawmakers are proposing dozens of fee hikes to help fill a widening budget hole. more Lawmaker wants drug tests for aid recipientsA Republican lawmaker from northeast Georgia is pushing legislation that would require random drug tests for recipients of public assistance, like unemployment benefits and food stamps.more |
