November 2009

Health Care Bill Passes the House

by Rob Montilla on November 8, 2009

From FoxNews.com The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and [...]

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Approval of the Macomb County Charter passed convincingly in Tuesday’s elections by a margin of 60%-40%. The passage of the charter establishes an executive over the county to oversee day-to-day operations and work as a representative of the county in regional dealings in the Metro Detroit area and southeast Michigan.  The passage also reduces the [...]

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GOP Gains Nationally and in the 19th District

by Rob Montilla on November 3, 2009

The GOP posted huge wins on election day sweeping both gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey as well as the State Senate race in the 19th District in Michigan. In Virginia, Republican Bob McDonnell won the governor’s race with a clear margin of victory over Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds 58%-41%. Perhaps more stunning was [...]

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