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While many Americans are struggling to make ends meet, a number of national lawmakers are living comfortably: Figures from 2008 suggest 44 percent of Congress members are millionaires, compared to around one percent of the general population.

U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia. One need look no further than Metro Detroit to see the partisan divide holding up the Obama administration's attempt to overhaul the nation's health care system.

The Democratic-controlled House has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans.

Four Michigan congressmen took their wives on all-expense-paid domestic and international trips for work this year, raising questions among government watchdogs about the legal practice of outside groups paying for spouses' travel.

Democrats say they're optimistic about an upcoming health care overhaul vote in the US House.

WHAT: Lighting manufacturers, designers, energy advocates, and utilities have met and negotiated a comprehensive federal standard for outdoor lighting.

The Berrien County Republican Party hosted a healthcare forum in Berrien Springs on Wednesday.

Western Michigan University last week scored $1 million for green engineering studies.

Dowagiac's fourth Friday enrollment, 2,449, fell 71 from the 2008-2009 school year.

Dr. John Vassallo has allowed a patient to clean his gutters in exchange for medical services in order to keep the patient coming through the doors of his Genoa Township practice.

Rep. Rick Boucher , chairman of the House Communications Subcommittee said at a subcommittee hearing on video competition Thursday that among the things the committee wanted input on was whether the FCC's program carriage complaint process works or whether the Congress should try to fix it.

Yet another Sheltrown brother has his eyes set on a job in the Legislature. Van Sheltrown , 54, hopes to take the torch from his elder sibling, Rep.

Western Michigan's College of Engineering and Applied Science have obtained a $1 million federal grant to help companies become more sustainable.

WEST MICHIGAN A funding boost from the government hopes to power new green job creation in West Michigan.

A funding boost from the government will power new green job creation in West Michigan.

Voters may not be familiar with the name Greg Merle, the Libertarian candidate for state Senate District 19, but he's OK with that, for now.

EnergySolutions told the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it would suffer "substantial economic harm" if a license is not granted to import 20,000 tons of Italian low-level radioactive waste because the Salt Lake City-based company had contracts it must fill.

The House Energy & Commerce Committee Thursday approved reauthorization of the bill granting satellite operators a compulsory license to carry distant TV network station signals.

Recognized in Congressional Record LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- October has unparalleled significance for the International Right of Way Association , whose professionals plan, manage and build the nation's most vital infrastructure projects.

Fresh off a gentlemanly game of golf last month with President Barack Obama, journalist/author Thomas Friedman was a bit sheepish this past week in taking a question after speaking at the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan's annual dinner.