First District s Congressman Roe, who landed in political spotlight – TriCities.com
Having made 21 television appearances in the past eight months, U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-1st District, admits he s become quite the political celebrity during his first term in office. According to his YouTube page, the Northeast Tennessee congressman

Business news in briefs – Detroit Free Press
A jury in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has awarded a woman $23.4 million in a civil judgment against Ford for a 2007 freeway accident that left her a quadriplegic. Cynthia Castillo lost control of her 1997 Ford Explorer when the tread separated from her

Business news in brief – Philadelphia Inquirer
J.C. Penney Co. reported a 5.2 percent decline in fourth-quarter earnings, dragged down by a big expense for its pension plan, but the profit topped its own expectations. The retailer said sales slipped 3.6 percent to $5.5 billion as shoppers