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Columbia, South Carolina (2009-11-20) South Carolina lawmakers say they'll formally consider the possible impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week.

A Life in Congress

Washington, DC (2009-11-18) Sen. Robert Byrd says he's looking forward to the next 56 years and 320 days. That's how long he's served in the House and Senate. The West Virginia Democrat today became the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history.

Sarah Palin's Book Tour Starts Today

Grand Rapids, MI (2009-11-18) Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan.

Fox-Obama War Over? New York (2009-11-17) Fox News and the Obama administration have been in a public fight since former White House communications director Anita Dunn said the network acted like the research or communications arm of the Republican Party.

Sarah Palin Going Rogue

New York (2009-11-15) When her memoir "Going Rogue" comes out this week, Sarah Palin will embark on a book tour that will take her to many of the same spots she visited as the Republican vice presidential candidate last year.

Lt. Gov: Michigan Needs Tax Reform

Lansing, MI (2009-11-12) A study by the Pew Center on the States says Michigan's tax system is obsolete and can't pay the costs of government.

Unhappy (Running) Mates

New York (2009-11-12) In Sarah Palin's book "Going Rogue," Palin confirms reports of tension between her aides and those of the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain.

Michigan Congressman Glad President Has Ordered Fort Hood Intelligence Review

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-12) Republican Pete Hoekstra has been a frequent critic of the president. And he still thinks the president should have called for the intelligence review sooner.

Gubenatorial Candidate Calls For "Value For Money" In State Government

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-11) Republican businessman Rick Snyder says the state could avoid budget crises by just asking citizens where the money should be spent.

Another Republican Takes His Seat In The Michigan State Senate

Lansing, MI (2009-11-10) Republican state Senator Mike Nofs was sworn into the Michigan state Senate today. Nofs won the empty Senate seat in a special election last week.

Cutting Insurance Rates....At The Ballot Box?

Lansing, MI (2009-11-10) Michigan voters could get to decide next year if their home and automobile insurance premiums should drop 20 percent.

VP Biden Fundraises in Detroit

Detroit, MI (2009-11-09) Vice President Joe Biden was in Michigan to raise money for two freshmen Democratic congressmen and talk jobs and the economy with Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

ECitizenship

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-08) A conference this week in Detroit will look at ways to engage young people in civic life through social media.

Health Care Reform & Michigan Politics

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-06) Michigan congressmen expect this weekend's vote on a health care overhaul bill will effect next year's elections. But they disagree on what that affect will be.

Climate Change Bill Passes Senate Committee

Washington, DC (2009-11-05) Democrats have ignored a Republican boycott and pushed a climate bill through a key committee by a 10 to 1 vote.

Detroit's Casinos Unworried by Ohio Gaming Vote

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-04) Voters in Ohio yesterday approved a ballot issue to allow casinos in their state. But Detroit's casinos say they're not concerned.

Sarah Palin Book Tour Coming to Michigan

Washington, DC (2009-11-04) Starting Nov. 18, the day after Sarah Palin's book "Going Rogue" is released, the former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate will make appearances around the country, including a stop in Grand Rapids

MPA: Ann Arbor Voters Made A Mistake Tuesday

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-04) Voters in Ann Arbor approved two ballot proposals Tuesday which will give the city different options on where they can publish government notices.

Indicted Ecorse Mayor Reelected Detroit, MI (2009-11-04) Herbert Worthy was charged in September with taking bribes and turning the city's public works department over to contractors who were his largest campaign donors in 2007. He has pleaded not guilty.

Bernero Wins Reelection in Lansing

Lansing, MI (2009-11-04) Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero was reelected for a second term yesterday.

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