Updated: 7:44 PM The Senate votes to cut off funding to ACORN. The community based organization is under fire in several voter-registration fraud cases.

Updated: 7:09 PM The Republican congressman who screamed "You lie!" at President Barack Obama has gotten an official tongue lashing. The House has voted nearly along party lines in favor of a resolution of disapproval.

Posted: 6:19 PM I want to share this article from my friend John Henson. He is the Managing Editor for the Harlan Daily Enterprise. John sums up the thoughts of many following the death of “Big Jim” Morgan. I’ll share my own thoughts when I return to the office next week. Jim was my friend and my mentor.

Posted: 5:17 PM Republicans are accusing President Barack Obama of ignoring American’s wishes when it comes to the health care overhaul. In the GOP weekly radio and Internet address, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says the President is paying lip service to bipartisanship, while rejecting ideas that would bring the parties together.

Posted: 4:10 PM President Barack Obama says about half of all Americans under 65 will lose their health coverage at some point in the next ten years. The President used a new report from the Treasury Department to push for health care reform in his weekly radio and Internet address.

Updated: 3:06 PM I’m playing catch up today on the blog. I’ve been out of the office taking care of some family health issues. Here is Governor Steve Beshear’s weekly address. The Governor's topic on September 11th was Historic Preservation.

Posted: 6:45 PM A friend of mine wrote this article in honor of Harlan High School’s Centennial Celebration. It appeared in the Harlan Daily Enterprise. While it is about my hometown and my alma mater, John Bryson captures the true spirit of small town America and the spirit that makes Eastern Kentucky such a special place to live. If only the national media could understand this truth.

Updated: 2:04 PM A senior Republican lawmaker is calling on Congress to toss out the Democrats’ health plan in favor of more modest changes in medical coverage. In the GOP’s weekly radio and internet address, Rep. John Kline of Minnesota says “it’s time to press the ‘reset’ button.” Listen here:

Updated: 1:46 PM President Barack Obama announced several initiatives Saturday aimed at making it easier for Americans to save money for retirement. Listen to his weekly address here:

Updated: 12:56 PM Last year more than 6,000 Kentucky students dropped out of school. An even more startling statistic is the fact that more than one-fourth of Kentucky adults have less than a high school education. The Governor and First Lady will kick off a statewide initiative to tackle this problem.

Posted: 6:31 PM Here are some more articles to keep you "In the Know".

Updated: 6:12 PM An upcoming fundraiser for Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo is causing some fireworks in the U-S Senate race. A Covington businessman said people who pay 1-thousand dollars can speak privately with Mongiardo and Governor Steve Beshear during a fundraiser at his home on september 23rd

Posted: 3:29 PM Here is your afternoon dose of news from here at home and across the country

Posted: 8:16 PM Here are some articles I thought you migt find interesting.

Updated: 3:56 PM Retired Major General Donald Storm called today to tell me he will not be a candidate for Laurel County Judge Executive next year.

Updated: 6:24 PM Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Michael Caperton has decided not to run for Kentucky Supreme Court Justice.

Updated: 3:09 PM Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway’s monthly column deals with prescription drug abuse. Read it here:

Posted: 9:52 AM Congressman Hal Rogers issued this statement regarding the upcoming Senate debate over the “Cap and Trade” bill. You can listen here:

Posted: 7:23 PM A recent WYMT on-line poll shows more than 47% of those responding are satisfied with their health care coverage. But, nearly 52% are either not satisfied with their coverage or can not afford to buy health insurance.

Updated: 8:01 AM Dr. Rand Paul’s U.S. Senate campaign said today that he will not accept donations from any senators that voted for the TARP bailouts. He called on his opponents to take the same pledge. Here is news release:

Updated: 6:33 PM 5th District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers is our guest for a special Labor Day edition of Issues & Answers: The Mountain Edition. Let me know what you would like to ask the Congressman.

Posted: 5:16 PM A recent WYMT on-line poll shows nearly 97% of those responding believe Congress should have the same health insurance as their constituents.

Updated: 4:14 PM Chances of a bipartisan compromise on healthcare reform are flatlining. A leading Republican negotiator is charging the Democratic healthcare legislation will drive up the deficit and discriminate against the elderly.

Posted: 1:40 PM President Barack Obama marked the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina today by saying he will return to New Orleans later this year.

Updated: 8:05 PM Earlier this week I asked what blogs you follow. Here is your list of recommendations: