Kan. Legislators Face Tough Budget Choices

Legislators who will be writing the state budget next year are beginning to see just how much of a challenge they face as special interest groups begin pushing for more money.

Duska Therapeutics Applies for Phase 3 Special Protocol Assessment

Duska Therapeutics, Inc., , announced today that it has submitted its pivotal Phase 3 ATPace clinical trial protocol for review under a Special Protocol Assessment procedure with the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Ex-Senate leader in line for Cabinet post

The secretary will play a major role in working with Congress on Obama's campaign promise to expand health-care coverage for Americans through a combination of broader eligibility, more subsidies and employer ...

Tennessee Jobless Rate Eases Slightly

About 212,000 people in Tennessee were unemployed in October, or 7 percent of the state's work force.

Gay, HIV+ Costco Worker Sues for Discrimination

Juan I. Valera's suit claims that he was reassigned to a lower-paying position and was the butt of a homophobic training video made by fellow employees, reported a Nov.

Napolitano is no stranger to Washington scandals

President-elect Barack Obama's likely pick for Homeland Security secretary, Janet Napolitano, is no stranger to headline-making Washington scandals and controversies.

EPA recognizes metro anti-sprawl efforts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday recognized metro Atlanta's growth and development planners for their anti-sprawl efforts.

Explosion at Delek Refining in Tyler leaves four injured

Clean up crews are continuing their work at Delek Refining in Tyler after an explosion at the local petroleum refinery, formerly known as La Gloria, that caused at least four injuries.

Hinchey bill would target 'frac'ing'

The controversial practice of injecting undisclosed chemicals into natural gas wells to stimulate production would get federal oversight under legislation proposed by U.S. Rep.

November 21: Operational Risk - SEC to Convene Meeting of...

November 21: Operational Risk - SEC to Convene Meeting of International Regulators, Agenda Includes Short Selling, Derivatives Regulation Location: Washington, DC Author: RiskCenter Staff Date: Friday, November ...

Lumera Corporation Announces NASDAQ Notice

Lumera Corporation , a leader in the field of photonic communications, today announced that it received a NASDAQ Staff Determination on November 18, 2008, indicating that the Company fails to comply with the ...

U.S. probing Golden West lending, sale: prosecutor

The government is investigating if homeowners were misled by California bank and mortgage issuer Golden West Financial, which was acquired by Wachovia Corp -- another possible victim.