Jeb Bush sees no constitutional right to gay marriage
(Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush said in a weekend radio interview that he does not believe the Constitution grants a right to gay marriage, emphasizing his support for “traditional marriage.”
Clinton takes another swipe at hedge fund managers for earnings
MASON CITY, Iowa (Reuters) – In the spotlight for her own high income, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took a swipe at hedge fund managers again on Monday for earning much more than ordinary Americans and paying lower tax rates.
Tennessee governor signs law setting 48-hour abortion wait period
NASHVILLE (Reuters) – Agreeing there must be a 48-hour waiting period between a woman consulting her doctor about an abortion and the time it can be performed, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed the second of two major abortion regulation bills into…
Senator vows to stay as long as it takes for fast-track trade bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch said on Monday he is prepared to stay as long as necessary to pass legislation key to a Pacific trade pact before lawmakers go on a break at the end of this week.
Clinton takes another swipe at hedge fund managers for earnings
MASON CITY, Iowa (Reuters) – In the spotlight for her own high income, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took a swipe at hedge fund managers again on Monday for earning much more than ordinary Americans and paying lower tax rates.
California Senate hopeful Sanchez apologizes for war-whoop reference to Native Americans
(Reuters) – California congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Loretta Sanchez has apologized for engaging in an action widely considered offensive to Native Americans that was caught on video at the state Democratic Convention.
Jeb Bush hardens position, says he opposes gay marriage
(Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush said in a weekend radio interview that he does not believe the U.S. Constitution grants a right to gay marriage, moving away from his previous urging of “respect” for all Americans on the gay and lesbian marriage issue.
Obama tweets, and a million follow: ‘It’s Barack. Really!’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama sent his first tweet from his very own account on Twitter on Monday, quickly amassing a million followers in five hours, the latest of many White House efforts to amplify his message with social media.
Obama sets new limits on police use of military equipment
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Monday banned police departments from using certain military hardware and restricted the use of riot shields and other equipment, following unrest in U.S. cities over the deaths of black men at t…
U.S. Republican leader intends to extend surveillance plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday he intends to “responsibly extend” this week the provisions of the USA Patriot Act due to expire on June 1.
