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VLT bill gets hearing in House Committee

Jun 17, 2009 at 03:41 pm by admin

House BIll 2 - which is a brief two paragraphs long  (the only thing that Martin Cothran found to like about it) was heard in the House Licensing and&n.... Read More
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Almost Like Sitting in the Gallery

Jun 17, 2009 at 01:07 pm by admin

As the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives meet, KET offers extensive online and on-air coverage. During legislative sessions, Senate and House chambers and.... Read More
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You can't make this up

Jun 17, 2009 at 10:46 am by admin

Rep. Whitfield contacted Canadian trade officials and raised heck that Canadians did not want any more fruit and bubble gum flavored tobacco products. The ban will decimate to.... Read More
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In the "who do I root for?" department

Jun 16, 2009 at 03:52 pm by admin

AIG is trying to get former chief Maurice “Hank” Greenburg to pay back over 4.3 billion dollars in stock that he took when he was fired from the company according.... Read More
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Why Not Universal Single-payer Health Care? Part One

Jun 15, 2009 at 10:36 am by admin

The reasons that we don't offer universal, single-payer health care, or Medicare for everyone, in this country are the simplest aspects of this issue to discuss.  The ma.... Read More
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The Benefits of Membership

Jun 12, 2009 at 10:20 am by admin

Look to the left. A new feature - "submit a story" is now available to members of our community.  Joining as a member is easy. Just fill in the blanks. My promi.... Read More
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Kentucky labor activist says support for HR 676 is strong in Bluegrass State union halls

Jun 12, 2009 at 09:29 am by admin

Louisville union activist Kay Tillow says a near empty collection jar she saw in a restaurant symbolizes the unfairness of America’s private health care system. &l.... Read More
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editorial cartoon: Settlin' things like gentlemen

Jun 10, 2009 at 05:04 pm by admin

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NYT Dems Nearing Consensus on Health Plan

Jun 10, 2009 at 09:35 am by admin

U.S. / POLITICS   | June 10, 2009 Democrats Nearing Consensus on Health Plan By ROBERT PEAR Leaders in both chambers said they wanted to establish a new public he.... Read More
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Health care reform advocates get organized.

Jun 09, 2009 at 02:38 pm by admin

                            &nb.... Read More
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Health Care in Canada = Peace of Mind

Jun 09, 2009 at 12:06 pm by admin

Jennifer Smith lived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from 1978 until 1990. She's been in Paducah since 2004.  She came to the Organizing for America Health Care meeting i.... Read More
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Conway picks up endorsements from labor unions

Jun 08, 2009 at 04:56 pm by admin

Louisville, KY – UFCW Local 227, Teamsters Local 89, Jefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA), UFCW IN-KY State Council, UFCW Distillery Workers Council, UFCW Chemic.... Read More
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Lexington Herald digs up juicy expense accounts at League of Cities

Jun 08, 2009 at 04:48 pm by admin

             Kentucky League of Cities’ President Sylvia Lovely and staff have been fiddlin’ while Rome.... Read More
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Despite the Ice Storm Damage to the Trees, Eagle Scout Project Succeeds

Jun 05, 2009 at 03:20 pm by admin

Wickliffe Mounds is now publishing a newsletter online and by email. The story below is one of the things going on.. In February and March, local Boy Scout, Shane Davis,.... Read More
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Governor adds to legislative call

Jun 05, 2009 at 01:21 pm by admin

Package would help recruit Sprint Cup Series race, increase investment in Kentucky businesses   FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 5, 2009) – Completing his agenda for a specia.... Read More