In race for U.S. presidency, Jeb Bush runs from Romney’s ghost
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When Republican Jeb Bush gathered donors in Miami for an April retreat, it was clear he planned a less scripted, more inclusive U.S. presidential campaign bearing little resemblance to that of the unsuccessful 2012 nominee Mitt R…
Los Angeles mayor signs $15/hour minimum wage hike into law
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Saturday signed a law hiking the city’s minimum wage from $9 an hour to $15 by 2020, an increase that will affect hundreds of thousands of workers.
Hillary Clinton pledges to rewrite tax code if elected U.S. President
(Reuters) – Appealing to working families in her first major campaign speech, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Saturday she would rewrite the U.S. tax code if she is elected so that it rewards hard work, and not quick equi…
Clinton pitches to working Americans at presidential campaign rally
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton promised on Saturday to fight for a fairer society for ordinary Americans, staking out a place on the left to cut off any budding challenge for the Democratic nomination.
Texas governor signs bills expanding carrying of handguns
(Reuters) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law on Saturday bills allowing the open carrying of handguns in public and of concealed handguns on state university campuses, his office said.
After trade vote fails, Obama pleads with lawmakers to reconsider
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Saturday urged lawmakers to give his trade agenda a second chance and support a bill that would provide training to American workers who see their jobs shipped overseas.
Massachusetts’ Kennedy Institute offers window on U.S. Senate
BOSTON (Reuters) – One young senator had to be prodded out of a nap. A Republican congresswoman alleged that Democrats must “enjoy spending money.” There was talk of a filibuster. 
Oregon lawmakers pass paid sick leave bill
PORTLAND (Reuters) – Oregon will become the fourth U.S. state to mandate paid sick leave for nearly all workers, under legislation passed on Friday and widely expected to be signed by Democrat Governor Kate Brown.
Obama quest for fast-track trade bill on ice in House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A raging battle over President Barack Obama’s request for “fast-track” authority central to improving U.S. ties with Asia resumes in the House of Representatives next week when lawmakers are expected to try to reverse Friday’s de…
Kansas lawmakers raise state sales taxes to balance budget
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Reuters) – Kansas lawmakers raised the state sales tax on Friday to help balance the budget and cover a projected $400 million deficit in the wake of three years of income tax cuts pushed by Governor Sam Brownback.
