Politics and Government
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FRANKFORT — A measure that would cap interest rates on all short-term loans at 36 percent might never get a hearing in the Democratic-controlled House, despite the backing of Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear.
A state senator has asked state Auditor Crit Luallen to review the governance of the University of Louisville Medical Center and other medical organizations affiliated with the university to "improve oversight, transparency and accountability" of funds.
WASHINGTON — Without leaving home, Sarah Palin will be able to reach much of her political base, courtesy of a soon-to-be television studio in her living room paid for by her newest media patron, Fox News. From her house in Wasilla, Alaska, Palin also sends missives to 1.3 million Facebook "fans," writes newspaper columns, Tweets and signs copies of her book for donors.
