House panel approves health reform measure
In a party line vote the House Ways and Means Committee passes a Democratic health reform bill requiring businesses to cover most workers' premiums. Clinton criticizes the GOP plan as too limited, targeting universal coverage with subsidies and tax breaks while preserving strong opposition from Republicans.
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Florida frees first foreign criminals for deportation
Florida and the federal government launched a program to deport foreign criminals to free prison space. The first group, 9 women and 7 men, will be shipped to home countries after clemency deals that allow return only to the country of origin. Officials say the plan could lower state costs and create room for ongoing inmates while sparing American prisoners from serving extra time.
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California firefighters brace for more brush fires
California firefighters battled the season's first wave of wildfires across 27000 acres from central California to San Diego and prepared for worse. Orange County Capt. Dan Young said August-like conditions loom and 200 firefighters nine air tankers and six helicopters fought a 3000 acre Copperopolis blaze in Calaveras County while containment efforts continued for several others.
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