Former East Tennessee doc sentenced to 23 years

A federal judge has sentenced a former East Tennessee doctor to 23 years in prison in a health care fraud and controlled substances case.

MO voter registration rises at welfare offices

Nearly 250,000 low-income residents have applied for voter registration through Missouri's social services offices over the past two years.

Obama administration buys $700K health care ad

Read more: National , Politics , Politico , Politics , Obama Administration , Healthcare , Health Care , Health Care Reform , Advertising , 2010 Elections , Health Insurance In the wake of two polls showing seniors skeptical of health reform, the Obama administration has made a $700,000 national cable ad buy, featuring Andy Griffith talking about ...

Vt. web developer ordered to pay back wages

A Burlington, Vt., company that makes websites for auto dealers is being ordered to pay more than $138,000 in back overtime pay to employees who had been misclassified as exempt from overtime.

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Jury: HibTac did not discriminate against deaf man

A federal jury in Duluth says Hibbing Taconite Co. did not discriminate against a deaf job applicant.

News to Use: How to do your part for water conservation

As the mercury rises, so does the urge to water the garden, wash the car and let kids run through the sprinklers.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has assumed the role of Federal On-Scene Coordinator in response to the Enbridge oil spill in the Kalamazoo River.

Worker death in Sewickley ruled accident

Two months ago, Jack Hogan spent three days at Heritage Valley Sewickley hospital wearing a tuxedo and celebrating the birth of his daughter, carrying on a tradition his late father started.

EPA Jackson: No accident 'protection' is in our name

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson stated during the opening discussion at the Aspen Environment Forum that the idea of corporate responsibility isn't enough, that there still is a need for the government to ensure that corporate action in search of profits does not encroach upon the public's right to clean air, water, and general safety.

U.S. Had Long Suspected Billionaire Brothers of Evading Taxes

Sam and Charles Wyly have long cultivated an image as active philanthropists, funneling millions of dollars to arts groups, colleges, literacy programs and animal shelters.

BlueLinx largest shareholder to attempt takeover

Cerberus ABP Investors, an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, has announced in a July 22 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it intends to make a tender offer for all of the outstanding publicly held shares of BlueLinx Holdings Inc.