Dianne Feinstein

The message from sheriffs and police chiefs gathered at the White House reflected the political reality in Congress that the assault weapons ban in particular is likely to have a hard time winning broad support. The president appeared to recognize the challenge of getting everything he wants from Congress as well, participants in the meeting said.

WASHINGTON, Jan 28- Agricultural laborers would be on a separate path to U.S. citizenship than other undocumented workers in the immigration reforms proposed by eight senators on Monday that cited the importance of feeding America.

Dianne Feinstein, who's leading the push to restore an assault weapon ban, acknowledged on Sunday that the effort faces tough odds to pass Congress and she blamed the nation's largest gun-rights group. Feinstein, D- Calif., on Thursday introduced a bill that would prohibit 157 specific weapons and ammunition magazines that have more than 10 rounds.

*Senate panel to hold gun control hearing Wednesday. WASHINGTON, Jan 27- The senator leading the charge to revive a U.S. assault weapons ban conceded on Sunday, just days before hearings on gun control open, that winning Senate passage will be tough but said she has been assured she will have the chance to bring it up for a vote.

WASHINGTON, Jan 24- A top U.S. The massacre galvanized public support for tougher gun laws, but also rallied pro-gun rights groups like the National Rifle Association to oppose such action. 'The answer is we don't know, "said Feinstein, who asked Americans to pressure Congress.

WASHINGTON, Jan 24- A top Democratic lawmaker tried on Thursday to revive a U.S. assault-weapons ban, riding a wave of support for gun control after the killing of 20 children and six adults at a school in Connecticut last month.

*Medicare manual contradictory on compounded drugs. *Critics say Medicare has policy grounds to deny coverage. Now a new potential culprit has emerged: Medicare, which reimburses for almost all compounded drugs.

WASHINGTON, Nov 7- Just because the election is over, that does not mean that U.S. President Barack Obama is going to get an easy ride over his administration's handling of the Sept. 11 attacks on U.S. missions in Benghazi, Libya. The Republican vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Georgia Sen.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 10- Record-high retail prices for gasoline in California began to ease on Wednesday, receding from an unprecedented jump to $5 a gallon in some areas, even as further refinery disruptions threatened to slow the decline.

LOS ANGELES, Oct 9- California's record-high gas prices held steady on Tuesday and were expected to begin dropping later in the week, but a rise in wholesale prices suggested the decline could be more moderate than market analysts had previously anticipated.

SAN FRANCISCO-- The rise in California gasoline prices has slowed after recent jarring increases, but nonetheless the cost of a gallon inched up to another record high, even as officials hope their emergency action will help ease the sticker shock.

SAN FRANCISCO-- California has set a state record for gasoline prices _ but the hikes may be slowing. The highest average price in the state, at $4.75, is in the San Luis Obispo, Atascadero and Paso Robles area.

SAN FRANCISCO-- State leaders _ and drivers _ hope to see gasoline prices drop soon, now that California officials have approved the release of "winter-blend" fuel that is expected to help bolster the state's supplies. Jerry Brown ordered it to allow so-called "winter-blend" gasoline to be sold in California earlier than usual to increase supply.

SAN FRANCISCO/ HOUSTON, Oct 8- The unprecedented price spike that added more than 50 cents a gallon to California pump prices last week ended as quickly as it began, market analysts said, and consumers should see prices fall dramatically in the coming week.

The average California pump price rose by just over a penny from a day before to $4.668 per gallon for regular gasoline, and were up 50 cents from just a week before, according to the American Automobile Association website on Monday morning.

The average California pump price had risen by just over a penny from a day before to $4.668 per gallon for regular gasoline, up 50 cents from just a week before, according to the American Automobile Association website early on Monday morning.

SAN FRANCISCO/ HOUSTON, Oct 8- Average California gasoline prices scaled yet another record high, an auto organization said on Monday, even as wholesale prices signaled the end to any major supply shortages in the largest market for gasoline in the United States.

The average California price rose by just over a penny from a day before to $4.668 per gallon for regular gasoline, up 50 cents from just a week ago and 86 cents higher than a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association website.

Jerry Brown ordered them to allow so-called "winter-blend" gasoline to be sold in California earlier than usual to increase supply. AAA said the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in California hit $4.668 Monday _ the highest price in the nation and an all-time high for the Golden State. California usually converts to the gas on Oct. 31.