Thousands rally to protest health care bill AP (November 05, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives rallied at the Capitol on Thursday against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan, labeling it a government takeover of the nation's medical system.
Alabama doctor confirmed as US surgeon general AP (October 29, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Regina Benjamin to be the U.S. surgeon general, elevating a well-known Alabama family physician to be the nation's top doctor.