Paris attacks reshape U.S. debate on immigration, security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers called on Tuesday for even tighter scrutiny of Syrian refugees fleeing to the United States as last week’s deadly Paris attacks recast America’s long-running debate over immigration and national security.
Louisiana Governor Jindal drops White House run: ‘Not my time’
(Reuters) – Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, polling near the bottom of the crowded 2016 Republican presidential field, suspended his campaign on Tuesday, saying: “This is not my time.”
Republican Louisiana Governor Jindal suspends presidential campaign
(Reuters) – Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said on Tuesday he was suspending his campaign for the Republican nomination for president in 2016, saying “this is not my time.”
Democrats see rare chance to win governor race in Republican stronghold of Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) – Louisiana’s Democratic candidate for governor was shaking the hands of military veterans at the Old State Capitol when a woman approached with a confession: She’s a Republican, but she was voting for him anyway.
Bill to ‘pause’ refugee program on U.S. House floor Thursday: Speaker Ryan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Tuesday he plans to bring legislation to the House floor on Thursday that would “pause” the U.S. refugee program.
After China trip, U.S. lawmakers see hope for common ground on Tibet
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, said on Tuesday an opportunity exists to find “common ground” with Chinese authorities on Tibet, which it has ruled since 1950.
White House threatens veto of rule-based monetary policy bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Tuesday issued a veto threat for a Republican-backed bill to make the Federal Reserve set interest rate policy using a mathematical rule, a proposal Fed Chair Janet Yellen said would “severely damage” the U.S. …
Bill to shield tribal casinos from labor board clears the U.S. House
(Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at blocking the National Labor Relations Board’s jurisdiction over tribal casinos on Indian land.
Obama nominee to lead FDA defends drug industry ties
(Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the U.S. Food and Drug Administration defended his ties to the pharmaceutical industry on Tuesday during a Senate committee hearing that included questions on soaring drug prices.
Paris attacks reshape U.S. debate on immigration, security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday called for even tighter scrutiny of Syrian refugees fleeing to the United States as last week’s deadly Paris attacks recast America’s long-running debate over immigration and national security.
