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An editorial in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution takes "Republican ideologues" to task for putting politics ahead of kids in the recent debate over children's health care. 

"The White House and Republican allies in Congress - including the entire Georgia GOP delegation - should be more forthright about their opposition:  They believe middle-class American families are undeserving of the government's help..."

A story in the Rome News-Tribune highlights the increasing erosion of support for House Speaker Glenn Richardson's tax plan.  Read the full story here.

According to a story in the Savannah Morning News, first-time unemployment claims in Atlanta rose during the month of October.  Georgia's capital saw 3,305 more new claims filed in October, an increase of 24.1% from the number of first-time claims filed in September. Statewide, over 41,000 workers filed first-time unemployment claims, an increase of 29.1% from September and an increase of 5.2% from the number of first-time claims filed in October of 2006.

According to a story in the Savannah Morning News, first-time unemployment claims in Columbus and Albany rose during the month of October.  Columbus saw 197 new claims filed, an increase of 25.5%. In Albany, unemployment claims rose from 636 in September to 700 in October, an increase of 10.1%.  Statewide, over 41,000 workers filed first-time unemployment claims, an increase of 29.1% from September and an increase of 5.2% from the number of first-time claims filed in October of 2006.

According to a story in the Savannah Morning News, first-time unemployment claims in Valdosta and Hinesville rose during the month of October.  Valdosta saw 30 new claims filed, an increase of 5.5%. In Hinesville, first-time unemployment claims rose from 151 in September to 194 in October, an increase of 28.5%.  Statewide, over 41,000 workers filed first-time unemployment claims, an increase of 29.1% from September and an increase of 5.2% from the number of first-time claims filed in October of 2006.