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Today at 8:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Today at 8:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Michigan House has voted to make hundreds of thousands of adults eligible for Medicaid.  Gov. Rick Snyder is pushing hard to expand government-funded health insurance to more low-income adults and is hopeful the Senate will act before breaking for the summer in a week.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  House Speaker Boehner predicts Congress can pass sweeping immigration legislation this year

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Passage would require 2/3 majority in the House and Senate.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The fire was reported about 8:45 a.m. Sunday in Monitor Township, west of Bay City.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder has called for a special election to fill the 49th District seat vacated by former state Rep. Jim Ananich.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Horn had previously served in the State House.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Firehouse subs now open in Mt. Pleasant, other Michigan locations expected to follow.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Overnight temperatures are giving local farmers a scare. Some took action others forced to wait it out.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Monday, May 06, 2013  Someone driving a car honked his horn to wake up and warn residents that a vacant house fire was spreading.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The early January death of a 27-year-old woman has been ruled a homicide by Flint police.