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President Appeals For Health Care Votes
President Barack Obama has made personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation. His appeal came during a visit to Capitol Hill on Saturday as the House began debating a bill to expand coverage to millions.

Clothing Drive At Detroit Zoo
The Salvation Army is collecting used clothing and household goods this weekend at the Detroit Zoo. Items can be dropped off at a Salvation Army truck in the parking lot of the zoo in Royal Oak on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Man Shot After Road Rage Incident

Stocks Post Modest Gains As Job Losses Slow

Obama: Don't Jump to Conclusions

Gunman Caught After Office Shooting Spree

TIMELINE: Mass Shootings in Past 10 Years

Dems Worried About Next Michigan Gov Race

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Red Wings Search For Raffle Winner

Feds Close Home Federal Savings Bank

Audit: Michigan Bridge Inspections Slow

Local Arab and Muslim Groups Condemn Shootings

Two More H1N1 Clinics In Macomb County

Blackwell Allowed To Travel, Awaits Enbezzlement Trial

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Health Care Overhaul 11/7
A live WWJ interview with AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney on today's health care rally in Royal Oak.

China Mission 11/7
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano further elaborates on the trip to China for himself and a board of delegates.

China Trade Mission 11/7
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano tells WWJ's Pat Sweeting, he and officials from 20 local companies are headed out on a trade mission to China, which is looking for help from U.S. environmental companies.

President Obama's Rose Garden Speech 11/06
The President delivered a brief remark from the Rose Garden. He addressed the latest unemployment figures,and also talked about the Fort Hood shootings.

Fort Hood Shooting - Dr. Gerald Shiener 11/06
So what would cause someone to shoot up an army base? WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Greg Bowman talked with Dr. Gerald Shiener, the Chief of Consultation Psychiatry at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit.

Hospital Shooting Interview-Hackel 11/05
WWJ's Gary Lundy reports on a fatal shooting in a local hospital E.R.

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Hero Ft. Hood Cop Was a Hero Once Before

Fla. Suspect a Case of "Stress Overload"

Ft. Hood Survivors, Families Suffer Shock, Grief

Ministry: NATO Strike Kills Afghan Forces

Unemployment Rate Soars Past 10 Percent

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Technology

Larger-Than-Expected Crowd For Wind Conference

WSU E2 Challenge Winner Plans Renewable Energy Business

Dow Corning Buys Silicon Metal Manufacturing Assets

Stimulus Grant Helps MSU Develop New Drugs From Plants

Ring a Virtual Bell with Salvation Army Online Red Kettle

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Politics

Dem Leader Confident Health Bill Will Pass

Obama Calls Holdouts on Health Care

Southern Dems Fear Republican Gains

Hawaii May Get to Opt Out of Health Bill

Video: Immigrants To Get Vaccine?

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Blue Economy: Turning Michigan's Fresh Water Into Renewed Prosperity

WWJ Newsradio 950, The Engineering Sociey Of Detroit and the University Of Michigan Dearborn are proud to present Blue Economy: Turning Michigan's Fresh Water Into Renewed Prosperity, a business breakfast happening on November 10th at the Fairlane Center on the campus of U of M Dearborn. Approximately 20% of the world’s surface fresh water is present within the Great Lakes! Michigan’s water can and will play a significant role in our state’s economic recovery.

The Mayors: A WWJ Newsradio 950 Business Breakfast

WWJ’s Business Breakfast at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on December 4th, “The Mayors," will deliver the stories and issues straight from the front lines and hear the strategies of the city officials trying to keep their citizens secure in stressful times. Find out how they are coping, the innovative solutions they are trying to provide, and the “out-of-the-box” thinking they are using to help their cities remain vibrant and attractive.

The 6th Annual Salute to Veterans Gala

The 6th Annual Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA) Salute to Veterans Gala is taking place on November 11, 2009 (Veteran's Day) at the VistaTech Center at Schoolcraft College, located in Livonia, Michigan. This benefit is the MPVA's largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds go toward MPVA's programs and other organizations serving Michigan's veterans. Come out and show your support for this wonderful cause! There is no better way to spend your Veteran's Day holiday!

Focus Detroit Luncheon to Recognize Business & Community Leaders
Focus Detroit will recognize the accomplishments of local businesses who have demonstrated their commitment to the Detroit region at a luncheon on November 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Detroit Holiday Tree Lighting
Campus Martius Park will host a holiday celebration and the annual Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 20, 2009. The festivities will run from 5 PM to midnight and will feature entertainment, live music, ice-skating shows, and other seasonal family activities.

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