While aknowledging an "astounding" number of job losses in February, President Barack Obama told critics of his $787 billion economic recovery plan Friday that it is saving jobs and said, "I know we did the right thing." He suggested that critics talk to 25 police recruits ...

The history of health care in Las Vegas can be divided into two eras: the one before last years hepatitis C outbreak and the one after it. Before the outbreak, patients and government officials seemed resigned to the regions poor level of health care. After it, the status quo was no longer good enough. That defining moment occurred Feb. 27 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman is asking city employees from five city unions, including police and firefighters to give up their pay raises for 2009.

In a letter to unions on Wednesday, Coleman detailed his need to cut $13 million in order to balance the city’s budget. He said it’s the only way he can avoid more ...