9/2: Blue Dog Democrats expect health care deal

New York Times: Blue Dog Democrats expect health care deal

Interviews with more than a dozen Blue Dogs and their top aides indicate that many of the lawmakers still believe approval of some form of health care plan is achievable and far preferable to not acting at all.

In Georgia, Rep. David Scott said his determination to enact a health care overhaul had been increased over the recess because of what he called the spread of misinformation and other unfair tactics engaged in by the opposition.

“I think now more than ever we must get strong in our resolve to pass health care insurance reform legislation,” Mr. Scott said.

Congress is back in session next week.

Also in the South:

ALABAMA: Chrysanthemum derivative effective and safe as insecticide

ARKANSAS: State Sen. Sharon Trusty resigns seat unexpectedly

FLORIDA: Gov. Crist says casino deal will help schools

GEORGIA: State DNR to push ecotourism to new demographic groups

KENTUCKY: State regulators find dangerous levels of selenium in water and fish near coal mines

LOUISIANA: State prison system to cut an additional 300 guards

MISSISSIPPI: Catfish industry struggles in Mississippi

NORTH CAROLINA: State increase in sales and 'sin' taxes now in effect

SOUTH CAROLINA: Attorney General to discuss Internet predator task force

TENNESSEE: Sen. Alexander calls for 'do over' on health care reform bill

VIRGINIA: State officials unveil swine flu plans

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