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More than $98 billion in improper gov't payments
November 18, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase... » Full Story
Ford, Subaru, VW win insurance industry picks
November 18, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure... » Full Story
Pentagon: Wide probe likely after Fort Hood
November 18, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried that the U.. » Full Story
Texas A&M remembering fatal '99 bonfire collapse
November 18, 2009
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — The bonfire collapse at Texas A&M University killed Carolyn Adams' daughter, Miranda. » Full Story
Reports: Army to probe alleged shooter's career
November 17, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army will conduct an internal investigation to examine whether it missed warning signs about Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the man accused of killing 13 people in the Nov. » Full Story
Watchdog: Gov't may have overpaid to bail out AIG
November 17, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials handling the multibillion dollar bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc. » Full Story
Retail sales figures point to subdued holidays
November 17, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Improved retail sales gave Wall Street a boost Monday but provided little hope for a robust holiday shopping season that might invigorate the economic recovery. » Full Story
Millions will have to repay part of tax credit
November 17, 2009
WASHINGTON — More than 15 million taxpayers may owe the government $250 or more because of how the IRS last spring set up President Barack Obama's tax break that was designed to help consumers spend... » Full Story
AP Poll: Americans fret over health overhaul costs
November 17, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's the cost, Mr. President.
Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says. » Full Story
Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says. » Full Story
In first visit to China, Obama walks a tightrope
November 16, 2009
SHANGHAI (AP) — President Barack Obama sought a political balance Monday on his first trip to China, seeking help on urgent global problems while weighing if and when to raise concerns over human... » Full Story