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Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin warned that President Barack Obama's health care overhaul would "directly impact the special needs community" by raising insurance costs.

Monday, May 24, 2010  Shane Bauer wove an engagement ring out of threads from his shirt, then met his girlfriend in an unlikely place for a marriage proposal: the exercise yard of the Iranian prison where the couple has been locked up for nearly a year.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  UPDATED 9:55 a.m. CDT. The mothers of three Americans jailed in Iran hugged and kissed their children in an emotional reunion Thursday during a mission to try to win their release.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  The Georgia Board of Regents vote to raise the tuition at all public colleges and universities.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  The mothers of three American hikers held in Iran said they collected their visas Wednesday and hope to travel to Tehran by early next week to visit their children in prison.

Friday, March 26, 2010  The Georgia House has voted to hike dozens of fees to help balance the state's cash-strapped budget.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Latest Georgia news, sports, business and entertainment

Friday, March 05, 2010  The ACS held a press conference to announce their formal support for Georgia legislation requiring a $1 tax on tobacco products.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010  Clinton says no prisoner swap with Iran, detained Americans should be freed immediately

Friday, December 18, 2009  Mom of US hiker in Iran sends video plea to supreme leader for release of daughter, 2 others

Monday, December 14, 2009  Authorities: Avalanche fears all but halt ground search for 2 missing Mount Hood climbers

Tuesday, November 10, 2009  Mother of detained US hiker says son would 'fall on the floor laughing' at espionage claim

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Iran allowed Swiss diplomats to meet detained Americans who have not had contact with families

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  House passes bill to eliminate premium hikes for Medicare Part B patients; bill goes to Senate

Thursday, August 20, 2009  Three American hikers detained in Iran are "totally harmless" travelers who carefully planned a trip in Iraq but apparently accidentally ended up crossing the border, their relatives said Thursday.