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September 30, 2013
Are You Ready For Some Shutdown? Here's Monday's Schedule
The Democratic-led Senate is expected on Monday afternoon to reject the latest plan from the Republican-led House. With a midnight ET deadline looming, it's looking as if a partial government shutdown can't be avoided.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2013
One Key Thing No One Knows About Obamacare
With online health-insurance markets set to open this week, it's still unclear whether healthy people will sign up. Yet the success of the program depends on them.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2013
House Vote Brings Government To The Verge Of A Shutdown
The House voted to tie government funding to a one-year delay of Obamacare early Sunday morning. The measure is a non-starter in the Senate and the president vows to veto, making a government shutdown all the more likely.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2013
Hoosier Women Veterans Rally For Support
Women veterans rallied downtown today (wed) in an effort to get the state to create a new job. Lisa Wilken organized the event and says Indiana needs a Women Veteran Coordinator Position.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2013
"Staffing Is A Constant Concern Every Single Night"
The Fraternal Order of Police says its going to take the week to grieve the death of one of their own, but after Thursday's funeral for Officer Bradway, Vice President Rick Snyder says they will push for the city to hire more police.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2013
Marion Co. Sheriff's To Pay For Raises
Marion County Sheriff John Layton says his department will fund raises for deputies.
Because of attrition, there is extra money to pay for the $535,000.
Read MoreBecause of attrition, there is extra money to pay for the $535,000.
September 24, 2013
Indy Democratic Councilors Release Budget Proposal
The City County Council is expected to approve its budget next month. Monday, Democrats presented their proposal which includes using parking meter revenue and Rebuild Indy funds to pay for hiring police.
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2013
Iran's New Leader Calls For 'Constructive Dialogue'
Ahead of next week's opening of the U.N.'s general assembly, where he and other leaders will address the world, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is continuing what some have called a charm offensive.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2013
City Adds New Hybrid To Fleet
A 2014 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium is the newest car the City plans to buy, moving toward its goal of converting the entire municipal non-police fleet to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2025.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2013
Indy Forum Looks For Solutions To Violence
About 100 people from across the state attended a forum Thursday on coming up with solutions for violence.
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