U.S. Supreme Court split over Obamacare challenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court appeared sharply divided on ideological lines on Wednesday as it tackled a second major challenge to President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, with Justice Anthony Kennedy emerging as a likely swing vote in …
U.S. Democrats back off Iran legislation while talks go on
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democrats said on Wednesday they would not support bills that could influence nuclear talks with Iran in the next three weeks, essentially ensuring no such legislation will pass before negotiators’ March 24 deadline f…
Utah lawmakers file anti-bias bill, with backing of Mormon Church
(Reuters) – Lawmakers in conservative Utah on Wednesday introduced a landmark anti-discrimination bill, with the backing of the Mormon Church, that they said would prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation while also protecting religious freed…
California Republicans take on teachers’ union in package of education bills
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California Republican lawmakers on Wednesday announced a package of bills to dramatically change the way public school teachers are hired, fired and evaluated, embracing controversial education reforms in the most populou…
U.S. Supreme Court split over Obamacare challenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court appeared sharply divided on ideological lines on Wednesday as it tackled a second major challenge to President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, with Justice Anthony Kennedy emerging as a likely swing vote in …
U.S. House committee subpoenas Clinton emails on Benghazi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A congressional committee investigating the 2012 attack on a U.S. consulate in Libya issued subpoenas on Wednesday for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s personal emails, which have created a political storm for the pres…
U.S. House committee subpoenas Clinton emails on Benghazi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A congressional committee investigating the 2012 attack on a U.S. consulate in Libya issued subpoenas on Wednesday for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s personal emails, which have created a political storm for the pres…
U.S. Rep. Van Hollen of Maryland announces Senate run
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced on Wednesday that he would run in 2016 for the U.S. Senate seat held by fellow Democrat Barbara Mikulski, who is retiring.
Unions take campaign against trade deals to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Trade unions stepped up their campaign against legislation to streamline the passage of trade deals through the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, appealing to lawmakers to oppose the plan.
Union backing elusive as Garcia seeks to unseat Chicago Mayor Emanuel
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago mayoral candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is struggling to round up support from labor unions as he seeks to unseat pro-business Mayor Rahm Emanuel, even though he bills himself as more progressive.
