U.S. Medical Programs Missing Millions Of Kids: Report

An estimated five million uninsured children in the United States were eligible for Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program but were not enrolled in either plan, according to a new report.

Michigan's budget will pass on time, lawmakers say

Michigan's legislative leadership is expected to reach a consensus on next year's budget at any moment, a sign the budget should be resolved by the Sept.

Himes: 'If this is an Election on the Issues, I'll Win in a Landslide''

Cloudy early, then off and on rain showers for the afternoon. High around 80F. SE winds shifting to NE at 10 to 15 mph.

Unemployment Rises To 9.6%, 54,000 Jobs Lost In August

The U.S. lost 54,000 jobs in August, the effect of jobs lost at the end of the U.S. Census period, according to a Friday report from the Department of Labor.

Idaho jobless rate edges up, work force declines

The Idaho unemployment rate has increased for the first time since February. The state Department of Labor says Idaho's unemployment rate edged up to 8.9 percent during the month of August, a slight increase from 8.8 percent in July.

Accenture, Cisco and Sun Still Face Kickbacks Charges

After recent settlements by Hewlett-Packard and EMC in a long-standing government contracting fraud case, three major IT and consulting companies are still embroiled in lawsuits brought by two former insiders.

U.S. Reiterates Commitment To 2020 Climate Goal

The United States reiterated on Friday that it was committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 even though the Senate has failed to pass legislation.

Bayer Chief Says Company Continues to Work to Restore Trust

Citing what he called a "deficit of trust" following an explosion two years ago at the Bayer Corp Science plant in Institute, Gregory S. Babe, the president and CEO of Bayer Corp.

For energy wasters, first utility bill can be surprise

Dear Action Line: My son and daughter-in-law moved into their first little house and apparently have no clue about the cost of natural gas and electricity - such as running their AC with the patio doors wide open, etc.

Biofuel refinery's future uncertain

If you haven't been by the idle biodiesel plant behind the National Guard Armory lately, you haven't missed much.

Ponzi scammer dupes law enforcement clients

Bloomberg takes a look at the case of Kenneth Wayne McLeod , a financial advisor who handled retirement accounts and other investments for more than 1,100 people, most of them in law enforcement.

BlueLinx largest shareholder to attempt takeover

Cerberus ABP Investors, an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, has announced in a July 22 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it intends to make a tender offer for all of the outstanding publicly held shares of BlueLinx Holdings Inc.