'An institute you can disparage'

Neb. starts work on fixing child abandonment law (AP)
AP - Nebraska lawmakers got to work Friday in a rare special legislative session designed to repair a unique "safe haven" law that has unintentionally allowed parents to abandon nearly three...

34th child left as Neb. lawmakers hold session (AP)
AP - Nebraska officials are dealing with three more children abandoned under the state's unique safe-haven law, even as lawmakers gather to overhaul the statute.

Banks say they're using bailout money for loans (AP)
AP - Some of the nation's largest banks sharing in the $700 billion government bailout of the financial industry tried to assure lawmakers Thursday they are using the money to make more loans...

Debate to delay 'white space' vote heats up
Lawmakers and professional sports groups are joining broadcasters in asking the FCC to delay a vote on opening some TV spectrum for unlicensed use.

Help May Be On The Way For Homeowners
Many lawmakers who approved the $700 billion bailout for the financial industry are wondering if it does too much for banks and too little for homeowners facing foreclosure. Government...