Senators reach deal to help state water programs after Flint
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senators unveiled legislation on Wednesday providing federal aid to help states fix water infrastructure in the wake of Flint, Michigan’s crisis over lead-tainted drinking water.
U.S. senators urge NHTSA to accelerate Takata air bag recall
DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal on Wednesday renewed their call for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to accelerate the recall of potentially defective Takata Corp air bags.
Obama names first African-American, woman to be Librarian of Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Baltimore library chief Carla Hayden, a defender of library users’ freedom from surveillance, was nominated by President Barack Obama on Wednesday to be Librarian of Congress, the first African-American and first woman in the pos…
Senate confirms Dr. Robert Califf to lead FDA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf as head of the Food and Drug Administration, an agency that regulates everything from food and drugs to tobacco, cosmetics and dietary supplements.
Clinton picks up endorsement from Senate Minority Leader Reid: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top Senate Democrat Harry Reid said on Wednesday he would support Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for the party’s nomination in the November election.
Senate confirms Dr. Robert Califf to lead FDA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, an agency that regulates everything from food and drugs to tobacco, cosmetics and dietary supplements.
Trump gains first endorsement from member of Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Representative Chris Collins backed Donald Trump for his party’s presidential nomination on Wednesday, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to formally endorse the billionaire businessman.
Senator Corker: Congress won’t end Cuba embargo under Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Wednesday he did not expect Congress to lift the half-century-long embargo against Cuba this year but it could happen under a new president, if there are changes…
Texas court dismisses indictment against former governor Rick Perry
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday dismissed an indictment against former governor Rick Perry that alleged he had abused his power by using a veto to try to force a county prosecutor from office.
Pennsylvania governor Wolf has ‘treatable’ prostate cancer
(Reuters) – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday that he has a “treatable form” of prostate cancer but said it would not interfere with his official duties.
