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Military Update: GI Bill pay delay threat, from new reform bill, eases Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:32AMAs Congress moves closer to protecting veterans at private colleges in seven states from a sharp drop in Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs has softened its warning that the relief move will cause significant payment delays for many thousands of GI Bill users this fall.
Your Letters Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:37AMPartisan ignorance Let’s hope that the present debt crisis has at least taught us one thing
City begins mapping budget Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:26AMIt's never too early to start crunching the numbers. Though the city won't be tackling the meat of next year's budget until August and September, The Colony City Council received a sneak preview of what's to come during Tuesday night's council work session.
Pay hike might not go in pockets Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:29AMARGYLE - School district employees will receive pay increases in September that may or may not be reflected in their paychecks. The Argyle school board has approved a $500 pay increase for employees on the teacher salary schedule and a 2 percent raise for all other district employees. Board members voted 6-0 on the proposal at Monday's meeting.
Home births see dramatic 20 percent increase Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:25PMNEW YORK — One mother chose home birth because it was cheaper than going to a hospital. Another gave birth at home because she has multiple sclerosis and feared unnecessary medical intervention. And some choose home births after cesarean sections with their first babies.Whatever their motivation, all are among a striking trend: Home births increased 20 percent from 2004 to 2008, accounting for ...
State Investigates Mission Chrysler Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:35PMThe Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is investigating Mission Chrysler after complaints surfaced that the dealer is not paying off vehicle trade-ins in a timely manner.
Creeper cancer ride set for July 30 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:25PMBy BECKY PRICE/Correspondent The Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation will present the second Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer – or C-TREC – on July 30 in Damascus.
A First-Pass Look at the New "Gang of Six" Budget Plan Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:10PMTom Coburn, who yesterday released a $9 trillion deficit reducing plan of his own, has unexpectedly rejoined the “Gang of Six,” that previously moribund group of senators from both parties seeking to work out a deficit deal. The Gang’s new proposal aims to reduce the deficit by $3.7 trillion over ten years, and initial indications suggest that it could actually pass the Senate. Here’s Politico ...
The Note: Straw Poll Shake Up?: Bachmann Under Scrutiny, Rick Perry Backtracks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:31AMBy MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) Is Michele Bachmann healthy enough to be president? That is the question raised by a new Daily Caller story quoting several former aides to the Minnesota congresswoman who say she is prone...
James Moore: Rick Perry's Texas Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:22AMTexans have always been slightly deranged in terms of their politics but we are now almost certifiable with our continued election of Rick Perry.
Losing weight an employee effort in Corpus Christi Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:13AMJESSE MARTINEZ Corpus Christi Caller-Times CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas At 50, Beatrice Bamburek tried many diet programs to bring her weight down, but they never seemed to work. She even considered gastric bypass surgery, but the medical technologist at Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline wanted to lose the weight naturally. She has a history of diabetes in her family as well as her own weight-related ...
Access Pharmaceuticals MuGard Included in TRICARE Prescription Drug Coverage Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:30AMACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. , a biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary drug-delivery platforms to develop treatments in areas of oncology, cancer supportive care and diabetes, announced that its lead product for oral mucositis, MuGard, is being covered by TRICARE, the U.S. military health plan for active duty service members and retirees of the seven uniformed services, their ...
First Edition: July 19, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:24AMKaiser Health News staff writer Christopher Weaver reports: "New consumer-controlled health insurance plans could get seed money from the government to increase competition - and maybe cut prices -- under new rules announced Monday by the Department of Health and Human Services".
Heartland Jiffy Lube Expansion Continues With Acquisitions Across Multiple Markets Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:00AMHeartland Automotive Services, Inc., America's largest Jiffy Lube Franchisee, today announced the recent acquisitions of multiple entities in the Midwest and West. Â In the Minneapolis, Minn. area, Heartland Automotive acquired the assets of Carpenter Lube Centers, LLC increasing the number of Jiffy Lube's in the market to 30. Â Heartland also purchased the assets of Fish Enterprises, LLC in ...
Latest Texas sports Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:14AMNATIONALS-ASTROS
Judge rules audit of former city health care provider is open document Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:42PMA district court judge ruled Monday the controversial audit of the work by Lubbock's former health care provider should be open to the public...
The Hated and the Hater, Both Touched by Crime Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:10PMMark Anthony Stroman, 41, a stonecutter from Dallas, shot people he believed were Arabs, saying he was enraged by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. He killed at least two: Vasudev Patel, an Indian immigrant who was Hindu, and Waqar Hasan, a Muslim born in Pakistan.
Drugs not available; crisis for cancer patients Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:37PMARLINGTON — Imagine being diagnosed with cancer. There is a drug that can cure you, but you can't get it because of a manufacturing shortage. This life-and-death scenario is happening to thousands of cancer patients in North Texas and across the country. Virginia Lloyd, 80 years old, is a fighter. She's been battling ovarian cancer for 13 years. But the weapon she needs now to conquer this ...
Gov. Perry says presidential bid is a definite maybe Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:23PMshare: digg facebook twitter Perry, who said he's in a "thoughtful, steady process of making a decision" about entering the race, took questions from reporters after ceremonially signing a bill that includes an effort to contain Medicaid costs in Texas. At his appearance on the Medicaid measure, Perry slammed what he called intrusive, expensive "Obamacare," the federal health care reform law ...
Brazos County Health Department Offering Discount Meningitis Vaccines Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:23PMA new law is requiring all incoming college students get vaccinated for meningitis after a Texas A&M student died of the disease in February.
Taylor County commissioner view budget requests that exceed revenue by $2M Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:01PMTaylor County strives to meet budget
Some legislators took vacations while others worked Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:00PMSome legislators took vacations while others worked
Coastal Bend business datebook: 07.17.11 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:08AMMonday
Events pave the way for this week’s Snake River Stampede Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:29AMNAMPA — Detecting breast cancer early is important, but without insurance or funds to pay for a doctor appointment, many women in Idaho aren’t getting regular mammograms.
Congressional voting record for week ending July 15 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:56PMWASHINGTON — Here’s how area members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending July 15.
We Care Manatee living up to its name Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:56PMBRADENTON -- No one will make a television show about We Care Manatee’s health care clinic. There are no gunshot wounds, no cardiac arrests. People walk slowly and speak calmly.
State mum on $100M contract for Medicaid IT system Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:16PMThe New Mexico Human Services Department won't say much about its contract negotiations with a firm to administer the state's computerized Medicaid claims system: Not the firm's identity or how many firms bid on the multimillion-dollar deal.
Su Clinica Familiar groundbreaking event celebrates expansion Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:59PMA new, $12 million building under construction for Su Clinica Familiar was celebrated Saturday for its green construction, the 170 jobs it is expected to bring and the greater healthcare access it will foster.
Surgeons offer glimpse of cataracts Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:29PMCataracts are probably caused by multiple factors acting together, even genetics, but there are many risk factors that can be controlled or eliminated through prevention and lifestyle changes.
Ag news in brief, 7/17 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:16PMLocal and area news in brief
Louise ISD names lone finalist for superintendent Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:21AMLouise ISD has chosen the candidate they’d like to be the district’s next superintendent.
It's time to supersize our cash in hand Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:21PMChurchill once called Russia a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. Much the same kind of thing might be said about the labyrinthine complexities of United States election funding which, as the 2012 presidential race slowly...
New air ambulance company coming to the Valley Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:29AMMcALLEN – Officials at McAllen Medical Center hope partnering with a new air ambulance service will help patients throughout the entire Rio Grande Valley. A multi-state medical helicopter ambulance company will begin service from McAllen. The...
A naked gamble that the Texas pole tax gets stripped Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:22AMWhen Texas lawmakers passed a $5-per-patron strip club fee in 2007, they pledged it would raise $40 million in the first year to finance low-income health insurance and programs combating sexual assault.
Texas refuses to launch health insurance exchange Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:19AMGov. Rick Perry, a staunch opponent of the reform law, threatened to veto any legislation that implemented a state insurance marketplace.
Amarillo releases agreement with ex-airport director Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:56AMAmarillo, Texas, responding to a Burlington Free Press request made in April under the Texas Public Information Act, has released the confidential severance agreement between Amarillo and former Amarillo International Airport Director Scott Carr.
Fitch Affirms Edinburg, Texas' GO & COs at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:25PMAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its continuous surveillance efforts, Fitch Ratings affirms Edinburg, Texas' (the city) general obligation (GO) bonds and certificates of obligation (COs) as follows: --$17.1 million in outstanding GO refunding bonds at 'AA-'; --$40.9 million in outstanding combination tax and revenue COs at 'AA-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: --The ...
PFT: Favre is Joe Webb's coach during lockout Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:31PMBrett Favre didn't exactly have a reputation in Green Bay or New York as a guy that would go out of his way to help his understudy at quarterback. Perhaps (supposed) retirement has him more relaxed.
Round 3 of UA president search Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:29PMSTANLEY REED The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees had a private interview session this morning with the third of four candidates for System president to succeed the retiring Alan Sugg. Up this morning was former trustee Stanley Reed of Marianna, a lawyer, farmer and former head of the Arkansas Farm Bureau. He was ready with a defense of his involvement in a couple of hot issues — work in ...
PFT: Cushing's agent says Steelers should nail Harrison Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:05AMAgent Drew Rosenhaus, who represents Texans linebacker Brian Cushing along with somewhere between 10 and 1,000 other NFL players, doesn't like the criticism that Steelers linebacker James Harrison leveled against Cushing in Harrison's scorched-earth Men's Journal interview.
Access Pharmaceuticals MuGard Added to CVS Caremark's Pharmacy Benefit Network Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:09AMDALLAS and NEW YORK, July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTCBB: ACCP), a biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary drug-delivery platforms to develop treatments in areas of oncology, cancer supportive care and diabetes, announced that its lead product for oral mucositis, MuGard , has been added to CVS Caremark's pharmacy benefit network. Reimbursement coverage ...
McAllen, police appear close to union contract Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:15AMMcALLEN — City Hall and McAllen’s police officers appear close to agreement on a four-year union contract that would end a long-running and acrimonious labor dispute. Officers began voting on the contract Tuesday and results should be announced...
Bid to stop changing light bulb standards flickers out Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:14AMWASHINGTON -- House Republicans failed to stop the enactment of new energy-saving standards for light bulbs they portrayed as yet another example of big government interfering in people's lives.
UA president search in gear Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:44AMThe University of Arkansas Board of Trustees will interview two candidates today for president of the UA System — John Churchill , who heads the Phi Beta Kappa Society, and Donald Bobbitt, provost of the University of Texas at Arlington. Frank Oldham, a Jonesboro banker, and Stanley Reed , a Marianna farmer, are to be interviewed tomorrow. The Board will meet in executive session after the final ...
Texas Hospital Must Pay For Improper Treatment After Patient Dies Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:32AMA Dallas hospital will pay a $50,000 fine for failing to treat an emergency room patient who died for lack of attention.
Light-bulb standards survive GOP challenge Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:06AMWASHINGTON #8212; House Republicans on Tuesday failed to stop the enactment of new energy-saving standards for light bulbs they portrayed as yet another example of big government interfering in people #8217;s lives.
Commmissioners vote no on removing indigent health care Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:34AMThe Lufkin Daily News is reporting; at tuesday's meeting, Angelina County commissioners voted against removing the county’s limit on health care provided to indigent citizens. read more
House GOP fails to turn off light bulb standards Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:13AMWASHINGTON — House Republicans on Tuesday failed to stop the enactment of new energy-saving standards for light bulbs they portrayed as yet another example of big government interfering in people’s lives.
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