Jan 17, 1:10 PM EST — GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — From Oregon to Mississippi, President Barack Obama’s proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers, many of whom vowed to ignore any restrictions — and even try to stop federal officials from enforcing gun policy […]
Jan. 4, 2013 - The utility company American Electric Power wants to make its Ohio customers pick up the $61.8 million tab for repairs from last summer’s severe storms. The utility’s reimbursement request filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is one of the largest ever in the state, the PUCO reported Friday. The increase, if approved by […]
Jan 16, 8:15 AM EST — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s broad effort to reduce gun violence will include proposed bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines as well as more than a dozen executive orders aimed at circumventing congressional opposition to stricter gun control. Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday […]
Jan 9, 7:47 PM EST - LOGANVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia mother who shot an intruder at her home has become a small part of the roaring gun control debate, with some firearms enthusiasts touting her as a textbook example of responsible gun ownership. Melinda Herman grabbed a handgun and hid in a crawl space […]
Jan 10, 8:30 AM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — The co-chairman of the U.S. deficit commission calls failure to agree on a plan to reduce the national debt “the most disappointing thing in my life.” Erskine Bowles says “what is going on in Washington is absolutely nothing.” Bowles, a former White House chief of staff for President Bill […]
Jan 10, 9:44 AM EST — WASHINGTON (AP) — Inviting in the opposition, Vice President Joe Biden will meet Thursday with the National Rifle Association, the powerful pro-gun organization that could obstruct White House efforts to pass stricter arms legislation. Biden, who is leading an administration-wide review of gun safety laws, also will meet Thursday with […]
Jan 9, 3:03 AM EST — NEW YORK (AP) — AIG is considering Wednesday whether the company should join a lawsuit against the government that spent $182 billion to save it from collapse. American International Group Inc. said its board of directors will weigh whether to take part in a shareholder lawsuit against the U.S. […]
Jan 6, 3:58 PM EST — WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders on Sunday showed no signs of emerging from their corners to resolve the next step in the financial crisis, with Democrats still talking about higher taxes on the wealthy and the Senate’s top Republican suggesting that a crippling default on U.S. loans was possible […]