Romney takes aim at Hillary Clinton in new speech
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Mitt Romney criticized Democrat Hillary Clinton over foreign policy and the economy on Wednesday in what could be a prelude to the line of attack he takes if he decides to run for president a third time.
Lawmakers submit bill to renew U.S. export credit agency charter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of U.S. Republican lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday to extend the term of the U.S. export credit agency for five years past its current June deadline.
U.S. bank regulator changes policy criticized by House Republicans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. regulators who want banks to sever ties to risky customers must inform the banks in writing, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp said on Wednesday, a change sought by Republican lawmakers scrutinizing a probe known as “Operat…
Obama’s attorney general pick aims to smooth DOJ ties with Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Loretta Lynch, President Barack Obama’s pick for attorney general, on Wednesday sought to make a clean break from the testy relationship her predecessor had with Congress, while supporting the legality of the administration’s con…
Air Force picks Boeing 747-8 to replace Air Force One
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday it would use Boeing Co’s commercial 747-8 airliner to replace its current fleet of two Air Force One presidential aircraft, one of the most visible symbols of the United States.
Lawmakers submit bill to renew U.S. export credit agency charter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of U.S. Republican lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday to extend the term of the U.S. export credit agency for five years past its current June deadline.
U.S. government says Obamacare could affect up to 29 percent of taxpayers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration estimates that up to 29 percent of U.S. taxpayers could have to take the law known as Obamacare into account as they complete their 2014 income tax returns, officials said on Wednesday.
Raul Castro warns U.S. against meddling in Cuba’s affairs
SAN JOSE (Reuters) – Cuba will not accept any interference from the United States, President Raul Castro said on Wednesday, warning that meddling in its internal affairs would make rapprochement between the two countries “meaningless.”
Lawmakers propose bill to create single food safety agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawmakers proposed a bill on Wednesday that would create a single food safety agency by bringing together the oversight functions of the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture and other agencies.
Romney takes aim at Obama, Hillary Clinton in new speech
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Mitt Romney, considering whether to run for president a third time, on Wednesday will take aim at President Barack Obama’s handling of foreign policy and by extension, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the lea…