Lawmakers bash U.S. Army plan to cut 57,000 troops and civilians
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawmakers on Wednesday sharply criticized long-announced U.S. Army plans to cut nearly 60,000 soldiers and civilian personnel due to tight budgets, warning it was risky and short-sighted at a time of Middle East conflict and risi…
Super PAC backing Rubio raised more than $16 million since April
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Super PAC backing U.S. Senator Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that it has raised more than $16 million since April to help bankroll his bid to represent the Republican Party in the November 2016 presidential election.
Illinois governor proposes sweeping pension legislation
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner on Wednesday unveiled pension legislation that calls for sweeping changes, including the ability to file for municipal bankruptcy, to save billions of dollars for the state and local governments.
White House says open to working with Congress on disease research bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Wednesday it was open to working with Congress on a bill that would invest in disease research and would be paid for with sales of oil from U.S. emergency reserves.
Bomber decision due in August or September: U.S. Air Force
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force still aims to award a long-awaited contract for a new long-range strike bomber in August, but the decision could slip into September, Air Force Secretary Deborah James said Wednesday, adding it was crucial to “…
House Republicans doubt benefits of Chapter 9 for Puerto Rico: statement
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans on a House committee expressed doubts on Wednesday about the benefit of extending federal bankruptcy laws to Puerto Rico and said they wanted to see more reforms in the U.S. territory before opening the …
All NY colleges to adopt ‘yes means yes’ sex assault policy
(This story corrects the July 7 to say California policy applies to all universities, not just public ones, in the fourth paragraph)
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton to lead delegation to Srebrenica
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will lead the U.S. delegation to Bosnia on Saturday at the commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide that happened 20 years ago, the White House said on Wednesday.
Over 60 percent of Republicans oppose court on gay marriage: Reuters/Ipsos poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Almost two-thirds of Republicans oppose the Supreme Court’s backing of gay marriage, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, which gives hope for conservative presidential candidates who have come out strongly against marriage equality.
Relatives of Charleston victims urge Congress to vote on gun law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Relatives and friends of the victims of last month’s shooting in a Charleston, South Carolina church traveled to Washington on Wednesday to demand that U.S. lawmakers vote on legislation to expand background checks on gun sales.
