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 »

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 »

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 »

The self-proclaimed “One Tough Nerd” won’t participate in a GOP gubernatorial forum at the Birch Run Expo Center, a campaign spokesman says. Former Gateway Chief Executive Officer Rick Snyder of Ann Arbor had a previously scheduled campaign event in southeast Michigan April 12 “and never committed to (the forum),” said spokesman Jake Suski. Event organizer Sandra S. Kahn, president... 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 »

The state attorney general and a Great Lakes Bay Region congressman will host a summit today on the threat of the Asian carp to the Great Lakes. The event begins at 11 a.m. in seminar rooms D & E on the second floor of Curtiss Hall at Saginaw Valley State University in Kochville Township. Attorney General Mike Cox, a... Full story »

Eight Republicans simultaneously declared they want a seat on the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners as a 12-term Democrat incumbent defected to the GOP. Democratic Commissioner James M. Graham broke party ranks and declared his allegiance to the Republican Party in papers filed Friday. Graham, a self-described conservative, said County Democratic Party unrest played a role in his decision.... Full story »

A former state House candidate has taken control of the Saginaw County Democratic Party. Newly elected Chairwoman Garnet Lewis, 48, will serve at least through December. The Tittabawassee Township resident replaces Gregory Dietrich of Buena Vista Township, who stepped down to run for the state House 95th District. Lewis has pledged to focus on electing Democrats and bringing the... Full story »

U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Menominee, whose sprawling district includes part of Bay County, has joined with two Democrats and a Republican to overturn the controversial pact that eliminated tariffs between the United States, Canada and Mexico. Full story »

U.S. Rep. Dave Camp and state Attorney General Mike Cox will host a town hall meeting at Saginaw Valley State University on the threat of Asian carp to the Great Lakes. The event is set from 11 a.m. to noon Monday in seminar rooms D & E on the second floor of Curtiss Hall on the Kochville Township campus.... Full story »

Mike Bouchard says he’s not afraid to be a one-term governor. Bouchard, a Republican contender for the state’s highest job, said tough and unpopular decisions must be made to get the state’s fiscal house in order and to draw employers to the economically struggling state. The Oakland County sheriff stopped Monday in Saginaw to roll out an economic rebound... Full story »

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Bouchard will host a press conference today in Saginaw on his economic revival plan for the state.Bouchard, sheriff of Oakland County, will visit Duperon Corp., 515 N. Washington. He faces a crowded field in the Aug. 3 primary. Other Republican contenders include Attorney General Mike Cox of Livonia, state Sen. Tom George of Texas Township... Full story »

Frankenmuth will appeal the federal jury's $3.6 million award for the Loesel family. Full story »

Sander M. Levin, D-Royal Oak, has become the acting chairman of the powerful committee that oversees core policy issues such as taxes, trade and health care. Full story »