Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2009 KXNet.com1800Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473564http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473564<p> The Senate has a test vote on a health care reform bill scheduled for tomorrow night. Majority Leader Harry Reid is making no promises as he tries to round up support. With Republicans united in their opposition, Democrats need the vote of every</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473544http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473544<p> Conservative Christian and traditional Roman [[kxtopic:catholic:t[Catholic]:t]] leaders have issued a declaration and warning today on what they're calling &quot;moral issues of great concern.&quot; The &quot;Manhattan Declaration, A Call of Christian Conscience,</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472919http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472919<p> The split over gay clergy within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has prompted a conservative faction to begin forming a new Lutheran church body separate from the ELCA. Leaders of Lutheran CORE say a working group will start drafting </p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472474http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472474<p> Fallout continues from the University of Notre Dame's honorary degree for President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops went behind closed doors at their fall meeting Wednesday to discuss how they </p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471882http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471882<p> A New Jersey high school student claims in a federal lawsuit that administrators violated her religious and free-speech rights by prohibiting her participation in a silent abortion protest. The girl, identified in court papers as C.H., says she </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471652http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471652<p> Some congressional Republicans are threatening a filibuster to block confirmation of a federal appeals court nominee because of his religious rulings. In 2005, Judge David Hamilton ruled that the Indiana House of Representatives could not open i</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471244http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471244<p> The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church has a duty to be a moral guide in the public debate over health care. Chicago Cardinal Francis George says the issues surrounding the proposed health care overhaul were mor</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469788http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469788<p> President Barack Obama has taken a firm stand on human rights in the Asia Pacific region during a speech in Tokyo. He says the U.S. &quot;will always stand&quot; on the side of those who seek the guarantees of liberty and dignity. Obama says human rights is </p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469581http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469581<p> Speaker [[kxtopic:nancy-pelosi:t[Nancy Pelosi]:t]] is agreeing with critics who say an amendment included in the [[kxtopic:health-care:t[health care]:t]] bill passed by the House would additionally limit access to abortion. Pelosi on Friday ackno</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469484http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469484<p> The Federal Bureau of Investigation says that more than a month before a Kansas abortion provider was shot and killed, it received an anonymous letter warning about the man charged in the case. FBI spokeswoman Bridget Patton says the April lette</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469295http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469295<p> From Guantanamo to New York. An Obama administration official says the man who describes himself as the 9/11 mastermind is going to be sent to New York to face trial along with four other Guantanamo Bay detainees. Without confirming that, President </p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469232http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469232<p> President Barack Obama has been meeting with Japan's new prime minister. Obama arrived in Tokyo earlier today on a trip aimed at shoring up ties with Japan. The country's new leader came to power calling for a more equal partnership with Washington. </p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469212http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469212<p> The Republican National Committee's health insurance plan covers elective abortions for its employees an option Republicans strongly oppose including in the health care overhaul. An RNC spokeswoman says chairman Michael Steele has asked that t</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469201http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469201<p> The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington says it won't continue social service programs it runs for the District unless a proposed same-sex marriage law is changed. The bill states religious organizations wouldn't have to perform or make space ava</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469166http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469166<p> President Barack Obama has told a military audience in Alaska that he won't deploy U.S. forces unless they have strong support and the mission is clear. Obama made the promise at Alaska's Elmendorf Air Force Base. The speech came during a brief r</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469028http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=469028<p> A legal challenge is expected to be filed by the end of the day against a proposed Nevada ballot measure that seeks to define a person and override Nevada's abortion laws. The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood plan to file t</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468931http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468931<p> Lawyers for a man who has publicly admitted killing a Kansas abortion provider are seeking to move the trial out of Wichita. Scott Roeder is scheduled to go on trial Jan. 11 in Sedgwick County District Court. The 51-year-old Kansas City, Mo., ma</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468865http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468865<p> A feud between Congressman Patrick Kennedy and Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop threatens to spiritually exile the son of the nation's most famous Catholic family. Their feud over abortion and the health care overhaul has escalated to the p</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468619http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468619<p> Authorities plan to resume their search of a rural western Missouri property where they believe they may find bodies and buried glass jars with notes written by children who may have documented sexual abuse. The property was once owned by two of</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468552http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468552<p> It's back to the drawing board for President Barack Obama's national security team, which has been developing options for the U.S. role in Afghanistan. A senior administration says the president has decided not to accept any of the war options p</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468395http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468395<p> Abortion rights supporters in Congress are asking President Barack Obama for a meeting next week on abortion restrictions included in the House health care bill. Leaders of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus have written to Obama calling the pr</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468382http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468382<p> Five members of a family, including three lay ministers, are charged in Missouri with sex crimes against children. The five men arrested Tuesday are charged with several felonies, including forcible sodomy, rape with a child less than 12 years o</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468299http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468299<p> Five members of a family are charged in Missouri with sex crimes against children, including allegations of bestiality and forcing an 11-year-old to have an abortion. The five men arrested Tuesday are charged with several felonies, including for</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468166http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468166<p> NATO says the body of a missing U.S. soldier has been found in western Afghanistan. He and another soldier disappeared as they tried to recover airdropped supplies from a river. Afghan and international forces are still searching for the second</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468129http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468129<p> Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he still hopes to bring a health care reform package to the floor next week. His target remains passage by year's end. But first, Reid is awaiting final word from the Congressional Budget Office on costs a</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468089http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=468089<p> President Barack Obama says the alleged gunman's Muslim religion shouldn't be blamed for the killing of 13 men and women at Fort Hood, because no faith justifies such &quot;murderous&quot; acts. Obama spoke Tuesday at a memorial service for the fallen tha</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467937http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467937<p> President Barack Obama has been remembering the 13 men and women who died in the shooting at the U.S. Army post at Fort Hood, Texas. At a memorial service there, Obama said today that America could not exist without brave men and women like the </p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467858http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467858<p> An attorney for a man who has confessed to killing a Kansas abortion provider says there's no such thing as a &quot;necessity defense&quot; in Kansas and his lawyers don't intend to present one at his trial. Public defender Steve Osburn said Tuesday the t</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467820http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467820<p> For editorial questions, call Bernadette Tuazon, (800-845-8450, ext. 1901). For technical and service questions, call the AP Global Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or e-mail apcustomersupport (at) ap.org. PLANS FOR TODAY </p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467819http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467819<p> U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy says recent comments by Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop questioning the congressman's faith because of his stance on abortion and health care reform were &quot;very disconcerting.&quot; Kennedy, a Catholic and congressman from</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467603http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467603<p> For editorial questions, call Bernadette Tuazon, (800-845-8450, ext. 1901). For technical and service questions, call the AP Global Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or e-mail apcustomersupport (at) ap.org. PLANS FOR TODAY </p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467533http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467533<p> According to Gov. Mike Rounds, the health reform bill the U.S. House passed on Saturday would break South Dakota's state budget. He says it would make everyone earning less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level eligible for Medicaid and woul</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467500http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467500<p> President Barack Obama plans to attend a memorial at Texas' Fort Hood today, where a gunman's rampage left 13 dead and 29 more wounded. Obama will also meet with the families of those killed. Kevin Sullivan, who served as President George W</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467490http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467490<p> A veteran of the last major push for health-care reform heads to Capitol Hill today to meet with lawmakers. Officials say former President Bill Clinton will discuss the proposed health care overhaul during a meeting with Senate Democrats. Clint</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467475http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467475<p> Today's memorial service for the 13 people killed in last week's shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, will include prayer, Bible readings, a sermon and a 21-gun salute. The commander of the Texas military post, Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, says there also wi</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467474http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467474<p> President Barack Obama will be among those paying tribute to the 13 people killed last week during a gunman's rampage at Fort Hood. At least 3,000 people are expected to attend today's memorial. They include the families of the 13 victims, as well as</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467468http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467468<p> A judge on Monday decided in favor of State Rep. Roger Hunt of Brandon in a ruling that keeps secret the name of an anonymous donor who gave $750,000 to the 2006 abortion ban campaign in South Dakota. During the 2006 campaign, Hunt formed Promis</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467440http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467440<p> Forecasters say Tropical Storm Ida's storm surge could raise water levels 3 to 5 feet above normal and that some areas on the Gulf Coast could see as much as 8 inches of rain. Most of the region could get between 3 and 6 inches. Tropical storm warnin</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467427http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467427<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/9/tbn_6_2009-11-9-newsmin10-4012512501157414506.jpg"/> The Healthcare Reform bill cleared a hurdle in the House of Representatives. The house bill passed by a slim five vote margin. North Dakota Representative Earl Pomeroy cast a yes vote. Pomeroy says he did so because he was able to negotiat<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467422http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467422<p> An investigative official says the Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people at Fort Hood and injuring 29 others acted along and without direction. Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is said to have had repeated communications with a radical cleric overseas</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467405http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467405<p> The Army psychiatrist accused of a mass shooting at Fort Hood has met with his lawyer at a Texas hospital where he's under guard. Meanwhile, officials say Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan acted alone and without direction, despite repeated electronic communica</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467383http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467383<p> Investigative officials say the Army psychiatrist accused of the mass shooting last week at Fort Hood, Texas, acted alone and without direction. The conclusion is based on investigations since Thursday's attack. The officials say Maj. Nidal Malik H</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467356http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467356<p> Investigators probing the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, say there's no sign the alleged gunman was directed to attack, or had help. Officials say Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan will be charged in military rather than civilian court. WICHITA, Kan. (AP</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467340http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467340<p> U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that while she is against anti-abortion language in the House version of the health care bill, the amendment was necessary for the bill to pass. Pelosi spoke during a visit Monday to Seattle's Swedish Medical </p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467333http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467333<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/9/tbn_5_2009-11-9-news6-4012512501157429004.jpg"/> The Healthcare Reform bill cleared a hurdle in the House of Representatives. The house bill passed by a slim five vote margin. North Dakota Representative Earl Pomeroy cast a yes vote. Pomeroy says he did so because he was able to negotiat<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467325http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467325<p> Investigative officials say the Fort Hood shooting suspect will apparently face charges in military court. Major Nidal Malik Hasan is accused of killing 13 people and wounding 29 others. A lawyer contacted by his family says he has doubts whether h</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467296http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467296<p> A [[kxtopic:missouri:t[Missouri]:t]] man accused of gunning down an [[kxtopic:abortion:t[abortion]:t]] provider in church has confessed to the slaying. Scott Roeder (ROH'-dur) tells The Associated Press that he killed Dr. George Tiller to protect un</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467227http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467227<p> The man accused of shooting a Kansas abortion provider has confessed to the killing to The Associated Press, saying he has no regrets. In a telephone call from jail Monday, Scott Roeder told the AP: &quot;Because of the fact pre-born children's lives</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467221http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467221<p> A judge on Monday decided in favor of State Rep. Roger Hunt of Brandon in a ruling that keeps secret the name of an anonymous donor who gave $750,000 to the 2006 abortion ban campaign in South Dakota. During the 2006 campaign, Hunt formed Promis</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467195http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467195<p> The man accused of killing a Kansas abortion doctor says he did it, and he makes no apologies for it. Scott Roeder (ROH'-dur) told the Associated Press by phone today that he killed Dr. George Tiller to protect unborn children. He says he plans to </p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467188http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467188<p> Abortion opponents in the Senate want tough restrictions in the health care overhaul bill, similar to the limits passed by the House this past weekend. The issue could roil an already shaky Democratic effort to pass a health care bill by year's </p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467166http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467166<p> If the man accused of opening fire at Fort Hood in Texas wants to talk to investigators, he's apparently well enough to do so. A hospital spokesman says Major Nidal Malik Hasan (nih-DAHL' mah-LEEK' hah-SAHN') is able to talk. But it's not known when </p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467154http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=467154<p> Man accused of shooting George Tiller tells AP he killed the [[kxtopic:abortion:t[abortion]:t]] provider, has no regrets. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 11-09-09 1423CST </p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466574http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466574<p> House Democrats pressing for the health care overhaul have triumphed, but just barely. In a close 220-215 vote, the House passed the legislation to expand coverage to millions of insured Americans and restrict insurance industry practices. Presiden</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466553http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466553<p> The House has voted not to let the government run health care plan provide coverage for abortion, except for cases of rape, incest, or where the woman's life is in danger. On a vote of 240 to 194, a bipartisan group of lawmakers pushed through a</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466539http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466539<p> The Democratic-controlled House has handed President Barack Obama a narrow first victory in the battle over health care reform. The House voted 220-215 last night in favor of landmark legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:18:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466519http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466519<p> A cheer from the Democratic side of the House has heralded the passage of sweeping health care overhaul legislation in the chamber, with a narrow 220-215 vote. Republicans were nearly unanimous in rejecting the measure, which Michigan Rep. Candi</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466514http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466514<p> It was a close call, vote-wise, but the Democratic-controlled House has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans. Most Americans would be required to carry insurance and large employers would be</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466505http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466505<p> President Barack Obama is praising Saturday night's historic vote by the House for a health care overhaul measure. In a statement, the president says &quot;thanks to the hard work of the House, we are just two steps away from achieving health insurance re</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466502http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466502<p> President Barack Obama is praising Saturday night's historic vote by the House for a health care overhaul measure. In a statement, the president says &quot;thanks to the hard work of the House, we are just two steps away from achieving health insurance re</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466494http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466494<p> The House has voted to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats want to compete with private insurers. The 240-194 vote was a blow to liberals who would let the Obama administration decide whether to</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466488http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466488<p> The Democratic-controlled House has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions of more Americans. The legislation, which would require large employers to cover their employees, passed on a 220-215 vote. Only one</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466446http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466446<p> The House is drawing closer to a final vote on a Democratic [[kxtopic:health-care:t[health care]:t]] overhaul bill totaling $1.2 trillion. Lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected a Republican alternative. They did adopt tough new restrictions on [[kxtopic</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466018http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=466018<p> President Barack Obama has made a personal pitch for health care reform to House Democrats on Capitol Hill. The House plans to vote on the 10-year, $1.2 trillion measure this evening. Democratic leaders hope they've rounded up enough votes after an</p>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:55:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465984http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465984<p> A Muslim leader in Texas says he had a bad feeling after speaking with Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan in late summer. The co-founder of the Islamic Community of Greater Killeen says the Army psychiatrist asked him for advice on what he should tell soldiers w</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465954http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465954<p> Working late into the night has paid off for House Democrats trying to overcome a months-old stalemate in their health care overhaul effort. The leadership's hope is a deal allowing abortion opponents a shot at adding tougher restrictions to the legi</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465935http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465935<p> The night before the House is expected to vote on health care legislation, Democrats appear to have broken through an impasse on abortion that dates to last summer. Under the late-night arrangement, abortion opponents will be given a chance to add to</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465930http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465930<p> House Democrats continue to scour their membership for votes for the health care reform bill, which includes creation of a government run insurance operation. Leaders say they think they'll have enough, but Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says today</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465925http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465925<p> The way has been cleared for a House vote Saturday on one version of the health care overhaul. President Barack Obama will make one last pitch for his signature legislation on Capitol Hill. Under a late-night agreement, abortion opponents will be giv</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465917http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465917<p> Working late into the night has paid off for House Democrats trying to overcome a months-old stalemate in their [[kxtopic:health-care:t[health care]:t]] overhaul effort. The leadership's hope is a deal allowing [[kxtopic:abortion:t[abortion]:t]] oppon</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465907http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465907<p> Anti-abortion holdouts are no longer holding up a vote on health care reform. Rep. Bart Stupak says he and other abortion opponents will be given a chance to insert tougher abortion restrictions into the legislation during debate. A vote could come S</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465901http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465901<p> House Democratic leaders, with help from the White House, are pushing hard to get the final votes needed to pass landmark health care reform legislation. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says they're &quot;very close,&quot; although he says Saturday's schedule</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465900http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465900<p> House Democrats clear impasse over abortion holding up vote on health care legislation. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 11-06-09 2253CST </p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465899http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465899<p> House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation. A vote is expected on Saturday after President Barack Obama makes a late morning trip to the Capitol to make one final pi</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465898http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465898<p> House Democratic leaders have been working into the night to win the votes needed to pass health care reform legislation. Anti-abortion lawmakers have been seeking more restrictions. President Barack Obama has been working the phones. A vote could co</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465818http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465818<p> Hospital officials say some of the 30 people wounded in yesterday's attack at Fort Hood, Texas, may not survive. The alleged gunman, who was shot four times, remains in a coma. Investigators are examining his life for a motive. ORLANDO, Fla. (</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:08:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465786http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465786<p> Authorities say the suspected gunman in the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, gave things away to his neighbors this week as if going off to war. Relatives of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan (nih-DAHL' mah-LEEK' hah-SAHN') say he felt harassed because of his Mus</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465768http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465768<p> A Michigan man charged with killing an abortion protester and a business owner told police he had guns loaded in his truck when he took two nieces and a friend to school just before the shooting spree. An affidavit unsealed Friday also says 33-y</p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465546http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465546<p> The White House says President Barack Obama will attend a memorial service for those killed in yesterday's mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. Thirteen people were killed and 30 others injured in the rampage. The president is urging people not to jump</p>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:42:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465322http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=465322<p> An [[kxtopic:army:t[Army]:t]] psychiatrist is hospitalized and under military guard, accused in a shooting rampage that left 12 people dead and wounded 31 more at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas. It's the worst mass shooting ever at a military base i</p>