Boston Scientific spent $410,000 lobbying federal government on health care in third quarter
Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. spent $410,000 lobbying the federal government in the third quarter on health care issues, according

Native communities taking on federal government
Several Alaska Native communities are suing the federal government over housing funds awarded, then rescinded.

Federal Government Wins Lawsuit Over Colorado Hayman Fire
A federal judge ruled that the federal government doesn't have to pay for damage caused by the Hayman wildfire, the worst in Colorado history. U.S. Forest Service worker Terry Barton pleaded guilty

Canadian Parties Form Alliance That Could Replace Government
If the pact is successful at dislodging the Conservatives, it will be the first time since 1926 that the federal government has changed hands without a vote.

Williams government mum on federal coalition
A coalition deal brokered by opposition parties in Ottawa provoked a puzzling lack of reaction Monday from the Williams government in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Federal agency to counter terror soon, says government
New Delhi, Nov 30 : The Indian government Sunday announced plans to set up a Federal Investigating Agency to counter the terror threat in the aftermath of the Mumbai carnage and promised to consult all political parties on its modalities.

States seek help from federal government to boost local economies.
Facing financial woes at home, states continued to press Congress to boost the economy by giving federal money to folks they know will spend it: the unemployed, the poor and road builders, among others.

Government bond yields hit fresh lows
NEW YORK -- Yields on long-term U.S. government debt sank to record lows Monday as worries about mounting economic problems and a stock market plunge touched off another investor rush to safety. The possibility that the Federal Reserve could enter the Treasury market as a buyer also helped drive down yields.

Federal agency to counter terror soon, says government
The Indian government Sunday announced plans to set up a Federal Investigating Agency to counter the terror threat in the aftermath of the Mumbai carnage and promised to consult all political parties on its modalities.

Alberta premier says federal coalition government would hurt Canada
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach says the federal opposition parties need to "put Canada first and stop the nonsense."

Proposed coalition government will benefit B.C.: analysts
The economic package promised by a proposed coalition federal government could be crucial to B.C.'s ailing forestry industry, analysts say.

Orlando-area builders await federal cash to get on the roads again
Central Florida road builders have plenty of projects ready to go if the federal government decides to pump up the economy by spending billions of dollars on streets and bridges.

Homeland security pick Napolitano expected to reassert federal authority on immigration
WASHINGTON ? As governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano pushed the federal government to take more responsibility for illegal immigration. When it didn't do so, she signed a state law that filled the vacuum, establishing the nation's toughest penalties for companies that hire illegal workers.

Government bond yields hit fresh lows
Yields on long-term U.S. government debt sank to record lows Monday as worries about mounting economic problems and a stock market plunge touched off another investor rush to safety. The possibility that the Federal Reserve could enter the Treasury market as...

Greenberg says AIG needs federal guaranty: report
(Reuters) - The U.S. government should provide a federal guaranty to meet American International Group Inc's counterparty collateral requirements, the insurer's former Chief Executive Maurice Greenberg said.

Area cities to receive federal bailout funds
Warrenton and Truesdale are slated to receive a combined total of more than $800,000 from the federal government in an effort to stabilize the housing market.

It is possible Campbell was a bit too quick to dabble in federal affairs
VICTORIA - Premier Gordon Campbell was quick to applaud the Conservative government's now-inoperative plan to cut off public funding for federal political parties.

Government bond yields hit fresh lows
Yields on long-term U.S. government debt sank to record lows Monday as worries about mounting economic problems and a stock market plunge touched off another investor rush to safety. The possibility that the Federal Reserve could enter the Treasury market as a buyer also helped drive down yields. Wall Street found fresh reason for concern about a protracted recession Monday following a slew ...

Government relief headed to Ike-damaged areas
Leaders in Ike-damaged communities were likely giving thanks on Wednesday after a bit of a windfall from the federal government.

Sewage treatment plant looking for federal money
VESTAL -- The Binghamton Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant is looking for a little love from the federal government.