Nuclear materials are not new at SRS, but the idea that high-level waste could be housed there, permanently, is now getting the attention of a group of local activists. This group is concerned, because the place this waste, was to be shipped, might be shutting down? The government is looking to halt construction at Yucca Mountain, in the Nevada desert. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has more.

The White House says President Barack Obama on Friday morning will sign a bill that expands a popular homebuyers tax credit and extends unemployment benefits.

Congress is sending President Barack Obama legislation to expand a popular homebuyers tax credit and extend unemployment benefits.

President Barack Obama has announced $3.4 billion in spending for the nation’s power transmission system to foster new technologies. He likened the effort to the ambitious development of the national highway system 50 years ago.

According to a press release, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GADOT) is launching a new resource for teen drivers and their parents. The website, ‘Teen Driving Safety 101,‘ is a ‘one-stop’ information portal providing information on driving laws, safety tips and travel information to help teens stay safe behind the wheel.

The South Carolina Congressman that said “you lie” during a speech by President Barack Obama is coming to a rally near you. Rep. Wilson will be speaking in Aiken on Saturday.

The White House says President Barack Obama doesn’t believe he’s being criticized because of his race. Spokesman Robert Gibbs said Wednesday that Obama - the nation’s first black president - doesn’t think that criticism of his policies is “based on the color of his skin.“

The House has voted to admonish Rep. Joe Wilson over his “You lie” outburst to President Barack Obama during the president’s health care speech to Congress last week. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, tells us the outburst may hurt tourism in the Palmetto State.

Barring a last-minute apology to Congress, Republican Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina faces what is likely to be a partisan vote scolding him for shouting “You lie!“ at President Barack Obama.

Law enforcement agents have raided residences in New York City as part of a terrorism investigation, and are preparing to brief Congress about the investigation.

President Barack Obama says he sees new signs of the kind of high-risk business behavior that nearly caused a financial meltdown a year ago and is warning Wall Street there won’t be another bailout.

Democratic leaders are planning to vote early next week to admonish Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for yelling “You lie!“ at President Barack Obama.

The entire country is talking about what South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson did Wednesday night…during President Obama’s speech on health care. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more on the reactions to the outburst.

The story strikes close to home: the Congressman represents voters right here in the two-state. Joe Wilson might have been one of 500 or so lawmakers in the crowd Wednesday night, but Thursday, he’s the one that everyone is talking about. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe reports.

White House economists say the Obama administration’s recovery efforts have saved or created more than a million jobs. President Barack Obama has promised that his $787 billion stimulus plan will create or save 3.5 million jobs by the end of next year. In its first report to Congress, the Council on Economic Advisers says the number is more than 1 million, and the stimulus has been the driving force.