Archive for December 4th, 2009

Senate preserves long-term care program (AP)

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Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., right, accompanied by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, foreground, and Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., speaks during a health care news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)AP – The Senate on Friday turned back a Republican effort to eliminate a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled, saving the plot once championed by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in its health overhaul bill.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Nets get 1st win, end 18-game skid to open season (AP)

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New Jersey Nets coach Kiki Vandeweghe cheers on his team during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP – The New Jersey Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 Friday night.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Man reported car problems just before 4-dead crash (AP)

Written by on Friday, December 4th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – A customer complained of gas-pedal problems with a dealership’s loaner Lexus three days before the same car accelerated out of control and killed a California Highway Patrol officer and three family members, a report obtained Friday said.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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