West Feliciana Parish Library
 
                    
Home Calendar Reference Directory About Us News & Weather Hot Titles Genealogy Recommended Websites
Search our Catalog:    

Search  |  Browse  |  Combination  |  Help  |  My Account  |  Email the Librarian  |  Dictionary

Weekend:  Sat: 0% / Sun: 40%.

  54 °

Doppler Radar |  Pollen Count |  Video Forecasts |  Weekend Forecast |  10-Day Forecast

Washington
News provided by USAToday
Senate votes to move ahead on health care

Democratic leaders secured the last two votes to move ahead on historic health care legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday ...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:41:20 GMT
Biden says Senate handed Obama a big victory

Vice President Biden told Iowa Democrats on Saturday that the Senate handed the president a big victory with its decision to ...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:52:59 GMT
McCain links 'political correctness' to Fort Hood shootings

There may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off law enforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood shooter before ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:39:28 GMT
U.S. to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard

The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:28:10 GMT
McCain urges Obama to speed up Afghan decision

U.S. Sen. John McCain predicted success in the Afghan war effort Friday if President Obama makes a decision quickly to send the ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:56 GMT
Army to review how it tests body armor

The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:57 GMT
Health care's 'public option' would cover little of population

A proposed government-run health insurance program, among the most divisive issues in the health care debate, would cover less ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:16:21 GMT
Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident

Military and FBI officials appeared to miss numerous warning signs in the months leading up to the Nov. 5 killings of 13 people ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:28:18 GMT
Jobs reports 'riddled with inaccuracies'

The reports on jobs created or saved by the $787 billion stimulus package are "riddled with inaccuracies and contradictions," ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:35:32 GMT
Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers

A Senate oversight panel launched an investigation Thursday into the Pentagon's use of retired admirals and generals as paid ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:59:33 GMT
Saturday night set for initial health care vote

The Senate will hold its first vote on health care legislation on Saturday night and Democrats will need 60 votes to prevail.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:48:00 GMT
Treasury to auction off warrants for 3 banks it got in bailout

The Treasury Department will auction off warrants for three big banks that it acquired as part of the bailout program.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:22:09 GMT
House moves to protect doctors from Medicare cuts

The House has voted to add more than $200 billion to the deficit in order to spare doctors from a big reduction in Medicare payments.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:19 GMT
Obama answers questions from Cuban blogger

President Obama has answered questions submitted by a celebrated Cuban blogger, saying he isn't interested in "talking for the ...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:49 GMT
Gov't rewarding firms checking immigrant status

The Homeland Security Department says it will give a "seal of approval" to businesses volunteering to use an electronic program ...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:13 GMT
Copyright 2009, USATODAY.com, USA TODAY