Ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. released from prison: media reports
(Reuters) – Former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. was released from an Alabama prison on Thursday after serving time for misusing about $750,000 in campaign funds on luxuries including fur capes and a Rolex watch, local media reported.
Arizona lawmakers approve abortion bill, send to governor
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday passed a controversial measure blocking women from buying insurance that includes abortion coverage through the federal health care exchange.
California bill that would allow assisted suicide passes Senate panel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – Physician-assisted suicide would be legal for terminally ill patients in California under a bill passed on Wednesday by a committee of the state Senate.
New Afghan president warns of ‘terrible threat’ from Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s new president, Ashraf Ghani, warned U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday of the “terrible threat” the Islamic State poses in Asia, and said the militant group is already sending fighters to his country.
House Republicans pass blueprint for deep spending cuts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives approved a fiscal 2016 budget resolution on Wednesday that seeks to slash domestic spending by $5.5 trillion over 10 years while boosting off-budget war funding by $38 billion with no offsetting …
U.S. officials urge funding to reduce vulnerabilities in space
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top U.S. military officials on Wednesday urged Congress to approve $5 billion in increased spending aimed at protecting U.S. military and intelligence satellites, citing what they called growing threats from China and other count…
Files about U.S. intelligence operations taken by Yemen rebels: LA Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Yemeni intelligence files containing information about U.S.-supported counter terrorism operations and the names of informants have been looted by Iranian-allied Houthi rebels, the Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday.
Obama ready to sign bipartisan fix for Medicare doctor payments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was ready to sign bipartisan legislation to change the formula for reimbursing Medicare physicians, while the U.S. Senate’s top Democrat appeared open to allowing a vote on the measure….
U.S. to modify launch capability deal for Lockheed-Boeing venture
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force must modify its annual “launch capability” contract with United Launch Alliance, to level the playing field for new competitors of the joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, senior U.S. Air Force …
Treasury’s Lew to travel to China March 28-31: Treasury
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will travel to China on Friday to meet Chinese officials next week, the U.S. Treasury said in a statement on Wednesday.
