U.S. House plans Friday vote on bill key to Pacific trade pact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans aimed for a vote on Friday to hand President Barack Obama the coveted “fast-track” trade negotiating authority he needs to complete his signature Pacific trade pact after concessions to Democrats appeared to smooth th…
U.S. lawmakers vote to scrap meat labeling laws
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to repeal meat labeling laws, which were widely backed by U.S. consumer groups, after Canada and Mexico threatened $3 billion in trade sanctions.
New Hampshire Republicans call on Fox, party to change debate rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of New Hampshire Republicans wants Fox News and national party leaders to change the first televised presidential debate in August, saying limiting it to 10 candidates “would undermine the very nature” of the primary proc…
Bill Clinton says he will stop giving paid speeches if Hillary wins
DENVER (Reuters) – Bill Clinton said on Wednesday he would no longer give paid speeches if his wife, Hillary Clinton, is elected U.S. president.
In twist, Obama emissions plan satisfies industry, worries greens
(Reuters) – For two years, President Barack Obama has used his executive power to impose new rules to cut carbon emissions, targeting cars and power plants, buoying environmentalists and infuriating industry.
U.S. House plans Friday vote on bill key to Pacific trade pact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans aimed for a vote on Friday to hand President Barack Obama the coveted “fast-track” trade negotiating authority he needs to complete his signature Pacific trade pact, but Democrats warned the matter was far from settle…
U.S. Senate shows strong support for Ex-Im bank in test vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate expressed strong support of the U.S. Export-Import Bank on Wednesday in a test vote amid efforts by conservatives to close the export credit agency when its mandate expires at the end of the month.
Their state economies may lag, but Republican hopefuls still brag
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Various Republican governors with an eye on the White House can point to tax cuts and other business-friendly policies they spearheaded as they enter the crowded 2016 presidential contest. But many of them can’t highlight robust …
Obama orders more troops to Iraq to guide fightback against Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Wednesday ordered the deployment of 450 more U.S. troops to Iraq’s Sunni heartland to advise and assist fragile Iraqi forces being built up to try to retake territory lost to Islamic State.
Pentagon proposes reform of U.S. military retirement system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon on Wednesday proposed a reform of its retirement system, which would cut guaranteed benefits for those who serve 20 years while boosting retention pay and adding a retirement savings plan to ensure most troops can le…
