Sebelius faces questions over social services funding
Kansas Governor Sebelius is questioned after Don Jordan approved a $713,000 rate increase for Community Living Opportunities, a group whose board includes Larry Gates, a state Democratic chairman. Jordan sought outside review as concerns about conflicts arise.
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Mortgage help expands as Obama pushes loan mods and refinances
The Obama administration unveiled a two part effort aimed at aiding up to 9 million homeowners through loan modifications and refinances. Up to 4 million may receive modified terms and up to 5 million could refinance to fixed rate loans. Eligibility includes income proof and hardship affidavits. program runs through 2012 with certain loan limits.
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Obama orders overhaul of broken U.S. contracting system
President Obama outlined a plan to curb delays, waste and fraud in federal contracting, citing a rise in contract spending to over $500 billion since 2001. He pledged tighter oversight, fewer no bid awards, and potential annual savings up to $40 billion amid a Justice Department fraud crackdown.
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Judge orders release of 1400 Detroit mayor texts
A Wayne County judge ruled that about 1,400 text messages from ex mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former aide Christine Beatty are public records. The messages, sealed in Beatty’s criminal case, may show government misconduct and will be released Monday.
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