Gov't takes steps to highlight higher numbers of poor Americans with - Minneapolis Star Tribune
will be considered a supplemental measure, however, it will not change how billions of federal dollars for the poor are distributed for health, housing, nutrition Bureau that put poverty rates much higher than the official rate.

Southwest Gas Corporation Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript - Seekingalpha.com
Then, finally, turning to California, effective January 2009, Southwest consequence of the significant declines in home values throughout our service areas, the sale of unoccupied homes has been increasing. So we’ll see how that all plays out.

Crist gives last State of the State - Florida Today
TALLAHASSEE -- His once stellar approval ratings sagging, his political future in jeopardy, Gov. Charlie Crist delivered his fourth and final State-of-the-State message Tuesday to a polite but tepid response from lawmakers. With the recession pushing

The people’s Oscar pick: Sandra Bullock - Reuters Blogs
So much is made of the Oscars being the world’s top film honors and because of that, Hollywood watchers traditionally view the best film Academy Award winner as the year’s best film. But there are only around 5800 members of the Academy of Motion

Development leaders studying model research parks across U.S. - Charleston Gazette
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Supporters of a state-owned research park in South Charleston say they won't have to reinvent the wheel to make the project a success. They point to similar projects across the United States: The University of Pittsburgh Applied

Gov. Charlie Crist's State of the State address - Palm Beach Interactive
leaders in Washington, D.C., later this month to explain the benefits of their continued investment in Florida as the gateway to space. This is something we must do. At the same time, we should also invest $100 million in our state universities

Parkinson's disease chorus sings for fun, therapy - San Jose Mercury News
The chorus members make their way into the rehearsal hall and head to their favorite seats. Purses are tucked beneath chairs. Music is settled onto stands. Some sing quietly to themselves. It's the number of walkers that signal this is not a typical