Above the Fold |
August 1, 2011 |
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Debt and spending deal picks up momentum in Senate |
By Andrew Taylor |
A crisis-conquering deficit-reduction agreement struck by the White House and congressional leaders after months of partisan rancor picked up momentum in the Senate Monday, as a member of the Republican leadership predicted at least 30 GOP votes...Read more |
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Today's News |
Slideshow: Joplin rebuilds |
Two months after a tornado destroyed a large swath of the community and killed 159 people, rebuilding efforts are taking shape across the city...Read more
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Jobless in Joplin |
By David A. Lieb |
An estimated 1,200 people have sought unemployment benefits in the Joplin, Mo. area after their workplaces were damaged or destroyed by a deadly tornado two months ago, according to the local chamber of commerce...Read more |
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The Pulse |
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Overheard on BenefitsPro |
What specific parts of Obama's plan and/or Harry Reid's plan should the should the Republicans embrace in order to "play nice"? As far as I know the Republcans are the only ones with actual written plans on the table.
-- Brad, Debt test dummies |
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