Clinton says Pacific trade deal falls short on addressing currency manipulation
HENDERSON, Nev. (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she does not support the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal because it does not adequately address currency manipulation.
Illinois lottery imposes new budget-driven payment delays on prizes
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The cash-starved Illinois lottery lowered the boom even harder on its players on Wednesday, saying anyone with a winning ticket worth $600 or more will face delays collecting prizes until the state’s long-running budget impasse ends.
Puerto Rico, U.S. in discussions to restructure island’s debt: WSJ
(Reuters) – Puerto Rico and U.S. officials are discussing the issue of a “superbond” to help restructure the commonwealth’s $72 billion debt, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the plan.
Senator McCain: No ‘free pass’ for Lockheed’s minehunter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senator John McCain on Wednesday urged U.S. military officials to carefully examine what the Pentagon’s chief arms tester has called “inflated” estimates of the reliability of a remote minehunting vehicle developed by Lockheed Ma…
Illinois comptroller: cash crunch will delay pension payments
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois will have to delay a $560 million November payment to its pension funds, and may also delay or reduce a similar payment in December, state Comptroller Leslie Munger said on Wednesday, blaming a cash crunch stemming from the…
U.S., Puerto Rican leaders seek ‘action plan’ for island
ORLANDO (Reuters) – Puerto Rican and U.S. leaders will meet in Florida on Wednesday to discuss ways to promote Puerto Rico’s interests in Washington as the island weathers a major debt crisis.
Democratic rivals back Clinton on emails, but little else in scrappy debate
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – With a smile and a handshake, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton secured unexpected support from chief rival Bernie Sanders over an email scandal during their first debate, helping to defuse an issue that has dogged…
Clinton’s debate showing may dampen calls for Biden
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden faced an altered political dynamic on Wednesday after Hillary Clinton reasserted her command of the Democratic Party presidential race during a debate that may have left little room for him to run.
Measure to increase U.S. debt limit could hit House floor soon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives could attempt to pass legislation this month raising the amount the federal government is allowed to borrow, before Speaker John Boehner retires, an aide to Boehner said on Wednesday.
U.S. justices question Obama administration electricity markets rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday expressed doubt about whether the Obama administration had the authority to issue a regulation aimed at encouraging efficiency in the electricity market by having electrical g…
