U.S. debt limit increase could hit House floor soon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives could attempt to pass legislation this month raising federal borrowing authority before Speaker John Boehner retires, an aide to Boehner said on Wednesday.
Record 15 million viewers tuned in for Democratic presidential debate: CNN
(Reuters) – The Democratic presidential candidates prime-time debate on CNN attracted a record 15.3 million viewers but the audience fell shy of those for recent Republican debates, the network said on Wednesday.
Michigan House OKs powdered alcohol ban bill, headed to governor soon
DETROIT (Reuters) – Michigan would become the 27th state to ban the sale of powdered alcohol under a bill approved by state lawmakers on Tuesday that is one step from being sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his signature.
Exclusive: Jeb Bush says Putin’s Russia should face consequences over Syria
PETERBOROUGH, N.H. (Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush vowed on Tuesday to take a more aggressive approach to countering Russia if he is elected president next year, calling Vladimir Putin an “agile adversary” who is exploiting a vacuum of U.S. leadership …
Republican Carly Fiorina raises $6.8 million since July
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican Carly Fiorina’s campaign has raised $6.8 million since July, the campaign said on Tuesday – nearly quintupling the cash raised from her second quarter filings.
First African-American nominated for premier corporate court
(Reuters) – Delaware Governor Jack Markell nominated the first African-American to the state’s Court of Chancery, one of the country’s premier venues for shareholder disputes.
Most U.S. voters not aware of Democratic debate: Reuters/Ipsos poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Despite CNN’s countdown clock and special live coverage, more than half of U.S. registered voters are not aware of the first debate between the candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, which the news network w…
Indiana governor unveils $1 billion plan for roads and bridges
(Reuters) – Indiana Governor Mike Pence on Tuesday announced a $1 billion, partly bond-funded, four-year plan to fix roads and bridges.
Clinton tacks to the left ahead of Democratic debate
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton has veered hard to the left ahead of Tuesday’s first Democratic presidential debate, hoping to inoculate herself from criticism by rival Bernie Sanders and woo the union members and liberal activists who have been …
Illinois governor eyes sale of landmark Chicago state building
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois will seek to auction off its main building in Chicago, Governor Bruce Rauner said on Tuesday, adding that the Thompson Center is inefficient and that the sale will save the state money and generate property tax revenue for …
