Monday, July 27, 2009

Europe fast-tracking swine flu vaccine

In a drive to inoculate people against swine flu before winter, many European governments say they will fast-track the testing of a vaccine, arousing concern among some experts about safety and proper doses. Continue reading ...

Libertarians seek a place in the New Hampshire sun

He fled the "People's Republic of Massachusetts" to escape tyranny. Now he strides the campground in a plaid kilt and mirror shades, an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle across his torso, an immense Scottish sword sheathed between his shoulders. Read the rest ...

Dropout prevention focus of Maine summit

Maine's high school dropouts will be the focus of discussion when educators, business leaders, children's advocates and others meet in Orono. Read the rest ...

Budget mess makes California vulnerable to crippling credit downgrade, official warns

Budget mess makes California vulnerable to crippling credit downgrade, official warns
Treasurer Bill Lockyer says the state could find funding sources for crucial programs cut off if its credit rating is dropped to junk status. Lawmakers and the governor vow to keep negotiating.

State Treasurer Bill Lockyer warned today that state leaders' failure to reach a budget deal has put California at risk of a credit downgrade that would cut off access to funds needed for building schools, roads and other public works projects.