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Calif. families want chance at 9/11 scholarships

Calif. families want chance at 9/11 scholarships
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th
By HANNAH DREIER and JULIET WILLIAMSAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Many of the relatives of Californians killed in the Sept. 11 attacks never knew that millions of dollars were raised in their name for college scholarships, and now lawmakers want to give them another chance to apply for

Governments may push workers to health exchange

Governments may push workers to health exchange
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th
By MIKE BAKERAssociated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - In a move that would capitalize on provisions under President Barack Obama's health care law but could cost the federal government millions of dollars, Washington state lawmakers have found a creative way to pass a large chunk of their health

Governments may push workers to health exchange

Governments may push workers to health exchange
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th
By MIKE BAKERAssociated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - In a move that would capitalize on provisions under President Barack Obama's health care law but could cost the federal government millions of dollars, Washington state lawmakers have found a creative way to pass a large chunk of their health

30 years later, nation remains at educational risk

30 years later, nation remains at educational risk
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th
By PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. students are falling behind their international rivals. Young people aren't adept at new technology. America's economy will suffer if schools don't step up their game. "A Nation at Risk," the report issued 30 years ago by

Obama and Bush, distinct men with policy overlaps

Obama and Bush, distinct men with policy overlaps
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th
By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite vast differences with President George W. Bush on ideology, style and temperament, President Barack Obama has stuck with Bush policies or aspirations on a number of fronts, from counterterrorism to immigration, from war strategy to the

Congressional immigration debate signals big shift

Congressional immigration debate signals big shift
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th
By CRISTINA SILVAAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) - The national mood on immigration has changed dramatically since Arizona approved a first-of-its-kind immigration law, igniting a furor over border security and the country's treatment of immigrants. A mere three years later, President Barack

Group calls on China to improve Internet security

Group calls on China to improve Internet security
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th
By JOE McDONALDAP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) - An American business group appealed to China on Wednesday to improve online security and ease restrictions on Web use by companies, warning that deteriorating access speeds might discourage foreign investment. The American Chamber of Commerce

Tax-free Internet shopping jeopardized by bill

Tax-free Internet shopping jeopardized by bill
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 23rd
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Tax-free shopping on the Internet could be in jeopardy under a bill making its way through the Senate. The bill would empower states to require online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes for purchases made over the Internet. The

Tax-free Internet shopping jeopardized by bill

Tax-free Internet shopping jeopardized by bill
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 23rd
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Tax-free shopping on the Internet could be in jeopardy under a bill making its way through the Senate. The bill would empower states to require online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes for purchases made over the Internet. The

Tax-free Internet shopping jeopardized by bill

Tax-free Internet shopping jeopardized by bill
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 23rd
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Tax-free shopping on the Internet could be in jeopardy under a bill making its way through the Senate. The bill would empower states to require online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes for purchases made over the Internet. The