About 30 people associated with Tri City Action for Peace braved the unusually cold weather Saturday afternoon to pay their respects to soldiers from Michigan who have died during the U.S. military's involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. Full story »

U.S. Rep. Dale E. Kildee's decision to support the U.S. Senate health care reform despite abortion critics concerns has spurred dozens of bloggers to respond. Kildee, D-Flint, said the legislation would keep intact the Hyde Amendment, which bars the use of federal dollars for abortions except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.The veteran... Full story »

U.S. Rep. Dave Camp has jumped into the political stampede against Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm’s “Michigan Meatout Day.” Camp, R-Midland, introduced a resolution Friday in the U.S. House declaring March 20 “National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day.” Camp’s office noted the congressman’s resolution followed Granholm’s proclamation. “No one can dispute the fact that agriculture, including the meat and... Full story »

The U.S. Census Bureau will set up nearly three dozen Questionnaire Assistance Centers in Saginaw County to help people fill out surveys mailed to thousands of county households this week, an agency representative says. “We targeted the hard-to-count tracts, of which Saginaw has quite a few,” said Kenneth Clemen, the bureau’s assistant manager for quality assurance in Lansing, which... Full story »

U.S. Rep. Dale E. Kildee is defending his decision to back Senate health insurance reform, declaring those who claim it would support federal funding of abortion are "wrong." Full story »

Michigan residents every 16 years vote on whether to approve the convention -- called Con-Con, for short -- that considers the state constitution's present-day merits.  Full story »

U.S. Rep. Dale E. Kildee's decision to back a Senate version of health care reform has attracted national attention. Here's a look at some of the headlines from coast to coast: • Anti-Abortion Democrat Kildee says he will vote yes on health bill, The Washington Post • Nuns, pro-life congressman come out for health care, Seattle Post-Intelligencer • Stupak Ally... Full story »

State Rep. Kenneth B. Horn says he has a beef with Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm. Horn, R-Frankenmuth, has declared Saturday “Grill, Baby, Grill” day in his 94th District in answer to the governor proclaiming the day “Michigan Meatout Day,” or a time free of meat consumption in recognition of growing numbers of vegetarians. “In all seriousness, the governor has... Full story »

Saginaw's City Council next week will meet earlier than usual as part of its annual participation in Student Government Day. Full story »

Rebuffing critics who contend U.S. Senate health care reform legislation would support federal funding for abortion, U.S. Rep. Dale E. Kildee will said he will back the bill, his office said late today. The Flint Democrat wasn’t immediately available for an interview. Republicans and others contend the legislation would allow abortions under government-sponsored health insurance plans. Catholicvoteaction.org had broadcast... Full story »

Tom Smith, a regional representative for U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, will meet with constituents from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saginaw Township Hall, 4980 Shattuck. An appointment is not necessary. Camp is a Midland Republican.  Full story »

President Barack Obama has appointed U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow to the president’s Export Council. Stabenow, D-Lansing, is a long-time advocate for the revival of American manufacturing. This year, Obama announced a goal to double U.S. exports within five years.  Full story »

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has appointed a Chesaning area man to the Michigan Trails Advisory Council. James C. Dickie, incoming president of the Michigan Snowmobile Association, will represent snowmobile owners.  His term expires Jan. 17, 2014. The council advises the governor and the state Department of Natural Resources and Environment on state trails, including those used for snowmobiling, horseback... Full story »

Last month, the riverside team discussed a college student competition aimed at creating "city beautification and development projects." Full story »

Attorney General Mike Cox’s office has asked the justices to close the locks to prevent the invasion of the voracious Asian carp into the Great Lakes. The court ruled against a temporary request in January, but he’s more optimistic now because the justices have agreed to hear anew the plea for a preliminary injunction. Full story »