U.S. Congress’ backing of Netanyahu on Iran more show than substance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the U.S. Congress generated loud applause and worldwide headlines, it is unlikely to lead to new legislation or a shift in U.S. policy toward Iran.
Budget cuts will force U.S. to revise defense strategy: Carter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Ash Carter urged lawmakers on Wednesday to endorse plans for a Pentagon base budget that exceeds federal spending caps by $35 billion, saying another year of cuts would leave the military unable to execute U.S. …
Senate fails to override Obama’s veto of Keystone XL approval
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate failed on Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of legislation approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline, leaving the controversial project to await an administration decision on whether to permit or de…
Senator Bill Nelson calls for federal probe of Lumber Liquidators
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Bill Nelson asked three federal agencies to investigate hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc after a report on “60 Minutes” that some of its wood flooring products had dangerous levels of formaldehyde.
White House: Obama signs homeland security funding bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law a bill that funds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security until the end of the fiscal year, after lawmakers this week ended a months-long dispute over the agency’s budget.
White House: Obama signs homeland security funding bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law a bill that funds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security until the end of the fiscal year, after lawmakers this week ended a months-long dispute over the agency’s budget.
U.S. says it helps recover $28.7 million tied to former South Korean president
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it had worked with South Korean authorities to recover more than $28.7 million in corruption proceeds linked to former South Korean President Chun Doo Hwan.
Rubio says spending cuts must accompany tax overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, a likely Republican presidential candidate in 2016, on Wednesday unveiled a plan to reduce taxes for multinational corporations and parents, but it would widen federal budget deficits without cuts to pop…
Rubio says spending cuts must accompany tax overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, a likely Republican presidential candidate in 2016, on Wednesday unveiled a plan to reduce taxes for multinational corporations and parents, but it would widen federal budget deficits without cuts to pop…
Key U.S. senator: No committee vote set on Iran bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Wednesday that no committee vote had yet been scheduled on a bill that would require President Barack Obama to submit any final Iran nuclear agreement for approv…
