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In Bills' Small Print, Critics See a Threat to Immigration (New York Times) - A little-noticed provision in two key Senate immigration bills would reshape the handling of immigration appeals cases.

RB McGahee Hopes to Impress Bills Coaches (AP via Yahoo! News) - Willis McGahee walked into the Buffalo Bills' interview room, carrying a miniature action figure of himself that's available in the team's gift shop.

13,000 identity theft victims expected in 2006 unless more people shred bills (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News) - TORONTO (CP) - Identity theft has siphoned more than $100 million into the pockets of criminals and wreaked havoc on the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians, and unless people begin the habit of shredding their bills, there will likely be another 13,000 victims this year, police warn.

North Korea Might Be Exporting Fake $100 Bills (Washington Post) - SHANGHAI -- China's central bank warned its lenders about an influx of high-quality counterfeit American $100 bills -- which the United States alleges are made by North Korea -- as the spread of the forgeries moves toward the center of a standoff between Washington and Pyongyang.

Antigay bills draw fire from California activists (The Advocate) - Two antigay bills currently pending in the California state assembly are earning the wrath of local activists, including Equality California, a statewide LGBT organization based in San Francisco that announced its opposition to the legislation on Friday.

Feds provide $5.7 million to help Alaskans pay heating bills (KTVA) - The federal government has released more than 5.7 million dollars in grant and emergency contingency funds to help Alaska families in need pay home energy bills.

Officials unimpressed with bills (Hammond Daily Star) - Proposed bills to create local levee boards as part of a regional approach to flood control were still "moving targets" in the special session Friday afternoon, said Rep. Diane Winston, R-Covington.

Louisiana gets nearly $15M for family energy bills (KATC3) - BATON ROUGE, La. The state of Louisiana will receive 14-point-eight (m) million dollars to help families pay for energy bills.

Town of Star Valley can now pay the bills (The Payson Roundup) - After operating on promises and IOUs since its incorporation several months ago, the Town of Star Valley can now pay its bills. The town council accepted a proposal from Stockmen's Bank at its regular Tuesday meeting establishing a $100,000 line of credit.

Granholm Signs Domestic Abuse Bills (WLUC TV 6) - The fight against domestic abuse in Michigan has just picked up some steam. Governor Granholm has signed two bills which will make it easier for prosecutors to present evidence in spousal abuse cases.