U.S. lawmakers to begin net neutrality bill discussion this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers plan to start drafting legislation this week aimed at keeping the Internet open without tighter “net neutrality” rules backed by the Obama administration, Republican leaders of the House and Senate Commerce committ…
Former U.S. ambassador Robert White dead at 88
(Reuters) – Former U.S. ambassador Robert White, who refused to cover up murders by El Salvador’s death squads in the 1980s, died on Tuesday. He was 88.
CIA inquiry clears officials of wrongdoing in dispute with Senate panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A CIA inquiry has cleared spy agency employees of wrongdoing in a dispute with the Senate Intelligence Committee over allegations CIA officials inappropriately accessed documents prepared by Senate investigators probing the agenc…
Senator Rand Paul blasts Common Core education program in New Hampshire swing
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul took aim in New Hampshire on Wednesday at Common Core national education standards as he looked to strengthen ties with voters in the first-in-the-nation primary state before an expected 20…
U.S. lawmakers to begin net neutrality bill discussion this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers plan to start drafting legislation this week aimed at keeping the Internet open without tighter “net neutrality” rules backed by the Obama administration, Republican leaders of the House and Senate Commerce committ…
Obama to announce push for paid leave, sick time for workers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will announce on Thursday a handful of initiatives to boost paid leave and sick time, White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said in a statement.
Illinois speaker says budget deficits top legislative issue
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois’ large budget deficits are the top issue facing the state legislature, House Speaker Michael Madigan said on Wednesday.
U.S. House passes security funding bill blocking immigration actions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Republicans drew a hard line against President Barack Obama’s executive immigration initiatives on Wednesday, voting to block them as they passed a Department of Homeland Security spending bill.
Security tightened at Delaware base used by U.S. vice president
(Reuters) – A Delaware Air National Guard base used by Vice President Joseph Biden boosted its security level on Wednesday after a number of vehicles approached the gates, raising suspicion, a base spokesman said.
Online announcements replace speeches in California Senate race
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – When U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer announced she would not seek re-election after 33 years in Congress, there was no tearful speech by the senator, no news conference, not even an emailed press release – just a video posted …
