Funeral held for Betty Ford in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, right, and his wife Sue arrive at Grace Episcopal Church for the funeral for former first lady Betty Ford on July 14, 2011, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. UPI/Rex Larsen/POOL
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday signed a bill that short-circuited activists' efforts to get a ban on hunting wolves placed on the ballot.
Midwestern states expect additional rain and snow, from Monday through Wednesday, that will slow the decline of floodwaters, authorities said.
Crisis contained, says Cypriot president ..., NYC council works on sick-leave bill ... Michigan right-to-work law now in effect ... Taiwan bank opens branch in Cambodia ... News from United Press International.
Michigan's new right-to-work law took effect and Gov. Rick Snyder called it a time of opportunity. Protesters disagreed and demanded his removal.
Opponents of Michigan's new emergency manager law they charge is unconstitutional took their protests to Detroit City Hall Thursday, officials say.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says the appointment of an emergency financial manager violates Detroiters' right to elect their own leaders.
Detroit Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr says he's confident he can turn the city around, despite criticism from the City Council and residents.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says he won't fight a state decision to send an emergency financial manager to his struggling city.
Markets down early Monday ... Banks report on seized military homes ... China set for 2014 maiden flight of C919 ... Some suggest Romney rescue Detroit ... News from United Press International.
Political pundits have proposed Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder choose former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to serve as Detroit's emergency manager.
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