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Federal lawmakers this summer created a $50 billion fund to stabilize rural hospitals and other providers. State health officials want public comment on how to spend that money.

State officials are working out the details of the landmark agreement to save the greater sage grouse without having to put the bird on the Endangered…

Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska will be in federal court Wednesday, accused of accepting illegal campaign donations and lying about it. He's also in a challenge to keep his seat.

A new analysis by the Sunlight Foundation examines corporations that expend the most money in Washington on campaign contributions and lobbying. Defense contractors and finance giants lead the pack.

Janelle Jones is the first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department. She says helping marginalized groups boosts the entire economy.

The Bush administration wants to change a rule that requires the rebuilding of depleted fish stocks within a decade. The 10-year rule helped curb an over-fishing crisis when it took effect in 1996. Supporters say the rule is out of date and ineffective; environmental groups strongly oppose the move.

Baby turtles as pets may be ready for a comeback. Sales were banned in 1975 after the animals were linked to salmonella infections in children. But farmers say they've found a way to reduce the bacteria in the turtles.

Federal sentencing punishments are supposed to be predictable. But Republicans in Congress argue that sentences are not consistent, and they're calling for tough new mandatory prison terms. Others say Congress shouldn't take away the discretion that judges have to evaluate each defendant.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to end legacy preferences in college admissions. The college admissions process is under new scrutiny after the Supreme Court ended race-based affirmative action.

The 19-year-old also faces 27 charges at the federal level, one of which carries a possible death sentence. He will make an appearance in federal court this week.