Senate considers controversial cyber security bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday began debating a long-delayed bill that would make it easier for corporations to share information about cyber attacks with each other or the government without concern about lawsuits.
U.S. regulators warn against Republican auto safety proposals
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican proposals to improve U.S. auto safety came under fire on Tuesday from federal regulators, who warned that proposed changes to current rules would erode consumer safety and give automakers control over the public disclo…
Number 2 House Republican: votes not there for ‘clean’ debt limit bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said on Tuesday a “clean” bill to raise the U.S. debt limit that did not include sweeteners for Republicans would not win a majority in the House of Representatives.
Democrats mull exit from Benghazi panel: U.S. House member
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats on a U.S. House of Representatives panel set up to investigate the 2012 Benghazi attacks will discuss resigning from the committee after Hillary Clinton testifies before it this week, a Democratic member of the panel to…
Former Senator Webb ends 2016 Democratic presidential bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. Senator Jim Webb said on Tuesday he will drop his long-shot bid for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination and explore an independent run for the White House.
Obama to nominate Peirce, Fairfax as SEC commissioners
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday that President Barack Obama intends to nominate Hester Maria Peirce and Lisa Fairfax to be commissioners of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Clinton’s support jumps 10 points post-debate: Reuters/Ipsos poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Support for former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton among Democrats has jumped since earlier this month, helped by a strong performance in last week’s first Democratic presidential candidates debate, according to a Reuters…
Congress to tackle debt ceiling before budget plan: Reid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid said on Tuesday that the U.S. Congress would concentrate on legislation to lift the federal debt ceiling before turning to a budget deal aimed at easing automatic spending constraints.
Democrat Webb weighing possible independent bid for White House
(This October 19 story has been corrected to make clear that Nader ran as the Green Party candidate, not as an independent, in paragraphs 8-9)
Canada election does not affect decision on Keystone pipeline: Kerry
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that the ousting of the ruling Conservative Party in Canada’s election will not affect his decision on whether to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline between the two coun…
