Updated: 9:03 PM I start each day surfing the websites of numerous news organizations, magazines and blogs. It is a routine that I repeat throughout the day. Here are a few blogs that I check. What sites do you recommend?

Updated: 1:28 PM Last week President Obama told a group of religious leaders that opponents of his health care overhaul are "bearing false witness." But the President of the Family Research Council says the Mr. Obama is misleading the American public when it comes to government funded abortions.

Posted: 4:10 PM President Obama tries to disprove what he calls "willful misrepresentations and outrageous myths" regarding his plan to overhaul health care. Meanwhile Republicans claim the President is playing "fast and loose" with the facts. Listen to the arguments here:

Posted: 1:03 PM A recent WYMT on-line poll shows more than 70% of those responding are not in favor of a government run public option for health care. Nearly 25% say they support the proposal.

Updated: 12:14 PM Don’t worry; if you missed out on "Cash for Clunkers", Kentucky has an incentive program that includes a major tax credit for people trading in an old car for a new one. That law goes into effect September 1st. But, is it good deal for consumers over the long haul?

Updated: 5:04 PM Kentucky’s new Education Commissioner is a fan of social media. Terry Holliday will share his thoughts, insight and concerns on Twitter and a personal blog called “Doc H’s Blog”.

Updated: 6:33 PM Congressman Rogers sent this out earlier this week: Whether I’m home in Kentucky or working in Washington, it is impossible to escape the realities of drug abuse and addiction. Southern and Eastern Kentucky knows all too well about the horrors of drug abuse that has hit our region hard. In Washington, I’m constantly being updated on the Mexican drug cartels that are infecting our country and feeding this epidemic.

Posted: 7:01 PM Bowing to Republican pressure and an uneasy public, President Barack Obama's administration signaled Sunday it is ready to abandon the idea of giving Americans the option of government-run insurance as part of a new health care system.

Updated: 2:33 PM President Obama ask Americans to listen and discuss health care reform. The GOP response calls for respectful debate over the issues. You can watch President Obama's and the GOP weekly address here.

Posted: 12:57 PM Do you know a state employee that goes above and beyond? The State Personnel Cabinet is accepting nominations until August 31st for the Governor’s Ambassador Award. You can watch the Governor's commentary here.

Posted: 6:21 PM Gatewood Galbraith and his running mate Dea Riley are my guests Monday night on Issues and Answers. What would you like to ask the Galbraith/Riley ticket? I’ll use some of your questions when we sit down to talk about the 2011 Govenor's race.

Posted: 6:28 PM Last weekend hundreds of Kentuckians crossed the state border to shop in Tennessee. It’s an annual trek for many during the second weekend of August. That’s when the volunteer state holds its “Tax Free Weekend” for back-to-school supplies. Kentuckians cash in and Tennessee retailers reap the rewards. At least one Kentucky lawmaker wants to keep those dollars in the Bluegrass

Updated: 10:08 AM Former Governor Paul Patton is the new President of Pikeville College. The Board of Trustees announced the appointment this afternoon. Patton becomes the college’s 18th President.

Updated: 5:55 PM Governor Steve Beshear has a weekly commentary entitled 'About Kentucky'. This week the Governor talks about "Diversity". You can watch the commentary here.

Updated: 3:30 PM Health care reform is the topic of this week's political address. You can watch arguments from President Obama and the GOP here.

Updated: 8:01 PM Retired Major General Donald Storm is considering a run next year for Laurel County Judge Executive. Storm tells Mountain News he plans to make a decision within the next three to four weeks.

Posted: 5:57 PM Rand Paul ended months of speculation Wednesday by saying he will run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by fellow Republican Jim Bunning.

Updated: 5:40 PM Pesident Obama, citing a new government report, is sounding a little more upbeat about the economy. Meanwhile, Republicans are blasting the Democrats health care proposals. You can listen to the debate here.

Updated: 6:40 PM A new Congressional Budget Office report is dealing another blow to President Barack Obama’s health care plans. The report says a highly touted plan to pay for the health care overhaul will actually save almost no money.

Posted: 1:25 PM The debate over health care reform dominates the weekly political addresses. You can watch both arguments here.

Updated: 7:47 PM The Washington Post reported earlier this week that the Obama administration is delaying the release of a congressionally mandated report on the nation’s economy.

Updated: 5:25 PM Obama's proposed health reform proposal is clearly an attempt to nationalize 20% of the American economy. In my case it would be devastating: I would be denied certain treatments because of my age. It would be a death sentence.

Updated: 5:33 PM Are you tired of listening to all the political rhetoric and partisan maneuvering taking place on Capitol Hill? You can get dizzy just listening to all the spin doctors. Here’s a way to cut through all the bull and hype.

Posted: 9:30 PM A recent WYMT on-line poll asked the question: Should congress pass President Obama's health care bill? That question is sparking a great deal of debate across our country. Here are some of your opinions.

Posted: 4:51 PM President Obama goes primetime tonight. Opposition to his one trillion dollar healthcare plan is building so the President is taking his sales pitch straight to the American people. You can watch the President’s primetime address on WYMT at 8pm.