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Baucus changes health bill over Dem concerns
Senate aides say that Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus is changing his health care bill to make insurance premiums more affordable after fellow Democrats raised concerns.
President to attend Olympics vote?
The first lady will be there — but will her husband be joining her?
Obama touts efforts to help economy, colleges
President Barack Obama said Monday that better economic days are coming thanks to innovation and some help from the government.
House moves to extend unemployment benefits
Despite predictions the Great Recession is running out of steam, the House is taking up emergency legislation this week to help the millions of Americans who see no immediate end to their economic miseries.
Banks under fire for ‘criminal’ overdraft fees
A backlash is brewing against banks that charge large fees for overdrafts without telling customers, a sign that the financial crisis is shifting the balance of power from banks toward borrowers.