WIBW - Political - Headlines http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines RSS Feed for WIBW - Political - Headlines en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:51:57 GMT Former State Dept. Official, Wife To Plead Guilty To Spy Charges http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70653132.html A former State Department employee and his wife, accused of illegally aiding the government of Cuba for nearly 30 years, say they intend to plead guilty to federal charges. What To Expect In Senate's Saturday Health Care Vote http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70647587.html To debate or not to debate the Senate's health care reform bill; that is the question. Democrats Slam GOP As Party Of 'Fear' In Health Care Debate http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70646197.html Traditional Senate decorum yielded to brass-knuckle politicking in the health care debate Friday as top congressional Democrats sought to close party ranks before a key procedural vote this weekend. Justice Investigation Finds $200,000 Awarded To ACORN-Affiliated Groups http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70642747.html About $200,000 in Justice Department funds ended up in the coffers of the activist grass-roots community-organizing group ACORN or its affiliated organizations in recent years, the Justice Department watchdog says in a newly released report. Senators Team Up for Senior Nutrition Programs http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70592777.html Pat Roberts, Iowa's Tom Harkin are urging the USDA to restore bonus commodity eligibility. This could be a big help to programs like "Meals on Wheels." Obama Wraps Up 4-Nation Tour Of Asia http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70481867.html President Obama wrapped up an eight-day tour of Asia on Thursday, holding talks with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and speaking to American troops at Osan Air Base. At 2,074 Pages And $849 billion, Senate Health Bill Arrives http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70461257.html Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health insurance coverage to 30 million more Americans at an estimated cost of $849 billion over 10 years. Obama: Guantanamo Closing Date Uncertain http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70433997.html Weighing or delaying a closure of Gitmo by January, is frustrating critics already upset with the decision to send 9/11 defendants to New York for their trial. White House Reports Billions Of Improper Payments In 2009 http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70476447.html The federal government made $98 billion in improper payments in fiscal 2009, and President Obama will issue an executive order in coming days to combat the problem, his budget director announced Tuesday. Americans Paying Attention To Health Care Debate? http://www.wibw.com/political/headlines/70479412.html November and December tend to be a typically slow time for Congress as it wraps up business before a new session begins.