Sanders raises more cash but Clinton makes campaign dollars go further
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton has spent about $15 per vote so far in the race for the party’s nomination, less than her rival Bernie Sanders, who spent $22, according to campaign finance reports filed on Wed…
Sen. Warren demands answers from U.S. regulators over Cohen firm
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a firebrand for strong financial regulation, asked on Thursday why securities regulators approved Steve Cohen’s new firm as an investment adviser after barring the billionaire from managing other people’s mone…
U.S. Capitol replacing flag display over Confederate imagery
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A display of U.S. state flags in a tunnel under Washington’s Capitol complex will be replaced because of controversial Confederate symbols on some of the flags, an administrative committee said on Thursday.
Senators close to proposal on Zika funds: Republican committee chairman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of senators will soon offer a proposal for more funding to fight a Zika outbreak spreading rapidly through the Americas, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran said on Thursday.
House speaker cites progress on Puerto Rico debt bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday very good progress was being made on a bill to help Puerto Rico tackle its $70 billion debt, but gave no timetable on when the legislation would be advanced.
Top House Democrat: Hopeful action on Puerto Rico bill comes next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said lawmakers were “working in a very cooperative way” to solve Puerto Rico’s debt crisis and would hopefully be closer to a solution by next week.
Republican candidate Kasich passed over by ‘Time 100’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Time magazine’s annual “100 most influential people” list had a notable omission this year: John Kasich, the only member of the current presidential field who did not to make the cut.
Nearly half Australians shrink at prospect of President Trump: poll
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Nearly half Australian adults would support their country distancing itself from the United States if Donald Trump became U.S. president, a poll suggests, as the New York billionaire tightens his grip on the Republican nomination rac…
Japan Inc sees damaged security, less U.S. trade in Trump presidency: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) – Most Japanese firms think a Donald Trump presidency would harm the Japan-U.S. security alliance and make the United States a less attractive place to invest, a Reuters poll showed, in a further sign of international angst about his ca…
Kansas governor eyes tobacco bonds for budget fix
(Reuters) – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback offered options on Wednesday for dealing with sinking revenue for the state’s current and next budgets, including the sale of tobacco bonds.
