Deb Hardy

House Republicans vote to overturn Biden rule on water protections

by MATTHEW DALY and MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Jared Golden, D-2nd District, was 1 of 9 Democrats voting with the majority. Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, voted against the measure.

Business, Nation & World

Railroad CEO ‘sorry,’ but avoids specifics on Ohio train derailment at Senate hearing

by STEPHEN GROVES and JOSH FUNK Associated Press March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Norfolk Southern’s CEO is apologizing to Congress and pledging millions of dollars to help East Palestine, Ohio, recover from last month’s fiery train derailment.

Business

GM offers buyouts to most U.S. salaried workers to trim costs

by TOM KRISHER Associated Press March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

General Motors’ offers also extend to some global executives as it makes the transition to electric vehicles. Its goal is to sell only electric passenger vehicles by 2035.

Business

IRS nominee Daniel Werfel confirmed by Senate vote

by FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Six Republicans broke party ranks to back him as commissioner, and a lone Democrat, West Virginia’s Joe Manchin, voted against him.

Nation & World

Virginia slave laws inform judge’s ruling on frozen embryos

by MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

The judge ruled that frozen embryos can legally be considered property, based partly on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.

Business, Schools and Education

Jaded with education, more Americans are skipping college

by COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Fewer college graduates could worsen labor shortages in fields from health care to information technology. For those who forgo college, it usually means lower lifetime earnings.