Clinton wants access for Puerto Rico to U.S. bankruptcy laws
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton on Tuesday joined calls for changes in U.S. bankruptcy laws that would enable Puerto Rico’s public entities to restructure some $72 billion in debt.
U.S. raises concern over detention of 100 activists in Cuba
WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department raised concern on Tuesday about the detentions of some 100 peaceful activists in Cuba this week but said it would not slow the restoration of diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana.
Obama, Vietnam leader discuss South China Sea in landmark meeting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and the head of Vietnam’s ruling communist party discussed concerns over China’s activities in the South China Sea during a historic White House meeting on Tuesday marking two decades of engagement bet…
Republican Rubio urges overhaul of U.S. college ‘cartel’
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio called for an overhaul of the U.S. higher education system on Tuesday, saying colleges were operating as a “cartel” and not meeting the needs of students or the economy.
Obama to discuss Iran, Export-Import bank with Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said Tuesday that President Barack Obama will discuss the Iran nuclear talks, plans for the U.S. Export-Import bank, and infrastructure Tuesday night in a meeting with Senate Democrats.
South Carolina Senate votes to banish Confederate flag to museum
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – South Carolina’s Senate passed legislation Tuesday to remove the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol’s grounds, where it has flown for five decades despite being viewed by many as a symbol of slavery.
U.S. court upholds federal contractor campaign finance ban
(Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a challenge to a long-standing ban on U.S. government contractors making campaign contributions in federal elections, emphasizing that the policy was put in place to prevent corruption.
All NY colleges to adopt ‘yes means yes’ sex assault policy
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Legislation requiring universities in New York state to adopt a uniform affirmative sexual consent policy was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday.
U.S. court upholds ruling against Puerto Rico bankruptcy law
(Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court affirmed a lower court decision to strike down Puerto Rican legislation aimed at granting local municipalities the right to enter bankruptcy, but one judge in a concurring opinion said excluding the U.S. territory’s pub…
No. 2 House Democrat supports legislation to restructure Puerto Rico debt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The No. 2 Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives said on Tuesday he supported legislation to restructure Puerto Rico’s debt.
