Joe the Plumber spoke to NBC 24 News about new developments in his federal lawsuit against three former state employees

Ohio taxpayers are paying the bill for the legal defense of three former state employees sued by "Joe the Plumber," who claims they illegally accessed his personal information leading up to last fall's presidential election.

The U.S. Postal Service says it's working through problems in central Ohio that have made traditional "snail mail" even slower.

An anti-tax "tea party" rally has drawn thousands of people in southeastern Michigan.

Samuel Wurzelbacher, the man hailed as "Joe the Plumber" by Republican John McCain's presidential campaign last year, said he believes gays are "queer" and said he won't allow them near his children.

"Joe the Plumber" is suing three former state officials in Ohio, saying they violated his privacy when they gathered personal information in a records search.

Joe the Plumber has set aside his wrenches to become a rookie war correspondent, covering Israel's side of its two-week-old military offensive in Gaza.

Jennifer Taylor live on MSNBC talking about "Joe the Plumber's" journey to Israel.

The world’s most famous plumber will travel to Israel to report on the fighting.

The annual List of Words to Be Banished from the Queen's English includes favorites made popular by political candidates and a shaky economy.

Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher is the author of "Joe the Plumber: Fighting for the American Dream."

America's most famous plumber said McCain's reasons for supporting the government's $700 billion bank rescue plan left him appalled, and nearly caused him to leave McCain behind on the campaign trail.

America's most famous plumber said McCain's reasons for supporting the government's $700 billion bank rescue plan left him appalled, and nearly caused him to leave McCain behind on the campaign trail.

The state employee directed to run a records check on Joe the Plumber told Ohio lawmakers one manager ordered the check and another dictated an e-mail sent from her address covering up the act.

One expert says Governor Strickland has taken a major risk in not firing his human services chief over improper records checks on Joe the Plumber.

Ohio's government watchdog says an agency director improperly used state computers to find personal information on "Joe the Plumber."

Dustin Pedroia could easily be mistaken for a mechanic, carpenter or plumber, most anything except a major leaguer.

The state is investigating whether or not the Ohio Job and Family Services Director improperly authorized a records check on Samuel J. Wurzelbacher.

It's been less than four weeks since America met Joe the Plumber an his 15-minutes of fame have yet to run out.

A Lucas County court document shows Samuel J. Wurzelbacher has paid off a personal tax lien.