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WASHINGTON - For area Democratic lawmakers, the House vote Saturday on health care reform was an historic opportunity to fulfill a 100-year-old progressive vision of universal coverage for all Americans.

Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles, who faced sharp pushback from conservatives over his failure to hold health care reform town halls during the August recess, was one of 39 Democrats to vote Saturday evening against the historic health care overhaul at the top of the Obama administration's domestic agenda.

Kentucky lawmakers are at the center of a political feud over how to best derail the so-called "pain-pill pipeline" from Florida to the Bluegrass State, a multi-state trafficking scheme that has contributed heavily to the state's crippling prescription drug addiction epidemic.

Rep. Brad Ellsworth, D-Ind., was being credited Saturday by anti-abortion advocates with playing an integral role in crafting an agreement that enabled House members to pass health care reform bill Bill details The House health care bill passed Saturday would: n Require most Americans to purchase health insurance or pay a fine.

Legislation that would ban the importation of foreign radioactive waste took a small step forward on Tuesday when a House subcommittee signed off on the bill.

The Bluegrass Bulletin blog beat me to the punch. Click here for the Bluegrass Bulletin Blog I also have heard about a telephone poll in recent days regarding the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, a poll that - if establishment candidate Trey Grayson is not gaining steam against upstart Rand Paul - might encourage another Republican to enter the ...

WASHINGTON - The homeland security spending bill signed this week by President Barack Obama includes more than $15 million for Kentucky.

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signed a $33.5 billion spending bill Wednesday for energy and water projects, including more than $420 million for Kentucky and Indiana initiatives.

Madisonville, KY State Representative Eddie Ballard received a well deserved honor as the new convention center was dedicated in his name.

U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield co-sponsored a resolution this week aiming to raise awareness about the many risks drivers face on the road.

A bill approved in the U.S. House Thursday makes first-time homebuyer tax credits that are worth up to $8,000 more flexible for military families.

WASHINGTON - Canada has given final approval to an anti-smoking law that Kentucky burley growers and lawmakers worry may spell an end to the market for the tobacco leaf north of the border.

United States Representative Ed Whitfield announced Oct. 5 the Purchase Area Housing Corporation has been awarded a $147,650 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office.

Gov. Steve Beshear is not merely the favorite in the 2011 gubernatorial race. He may be a shoo-in. Republicans, who won the office a mere six years ago, could have trouble fielding a credible candidate.

Oak Grove, KY U. S. Congressman Ed Whitfield expressed his concern about heavy spending by the Federal Government.

An hour and a half after hearing testimony, a Canadian Senate panel in Ottawa last week approved an anti-smoking bill that Kentucky burley tobacco growers fear may be bad for their business.

Will local adults who enjoy playing softball finally get some new fields where they can base local leagues and host regional tournaments? I hope so, but it's going to take some time.

Last week information was released the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency approved five Public Assistance grants totaling more than $24.7 million, to help five Kentucky non-profit utilities with response and recovery costs associated with this years record ice storm that crippled Fulton County.

U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield announced today that Allen County has been awarded a $469,119 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance to combat drug abuse.