Ahead of tough election, White House blames dismay with Washington
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With many races still tight but polls showing a general trend in favor of Republicans, the White House on Monday blamed voter dissatisfaction with Washington for what could be an Election Day rout for President Barack Obama’s Dem…
Obama, Yellen discuss Wall St. Reforms, economic outlook: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen discussed the outlook for the U.S. and global economies and the implementation of Wall Street reforms during an Oval Office meeting on Monday, the White House said.
Why tensions in Ferguson may help Republican in a local vote
FERGUSON Mo. (Reuters) – Black anger at a local Democrat’s handling of the shooting of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, has given the Republican candidate some hope of winning the race for St Louis County executive for first time since the…
Court rejects Obama housing bias rule as ‘wishful thinking’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday threw out a housing regulation issued by President Barack Obama’s administration that said racial bias claims can be based on seemingly neutral practices that may have a discriminatory effect.
Expired corporate tax breaks await U.S. Congress after elections
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When the U.S. Congress returns to work next week after Tuesday’s midterm elections, one of its first tasks will be dealing with dozens of expired corporate tax breaks, whose renewal and extension are seen as likely though not gua…
Wendy Sherman named acting deputy secretary of U.S. State Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Monday named Wendy Sherman as acting deputy secretary following the retirement of William Burns last month, a spokesperson said.
Crist and Scott tied in Florida governor’s race: poll
TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) – Florida Republican Governor Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist remain statistically tied in their bitterly fought campaign, according to a poll released on Monday, the eve of Election Day.
U.S. top court does not act yet on Obamacare subsidies challenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took no action on a closely watched case that challenges a key part of the Obamacare healthcare law and could limit the availability of federal health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans…
Biden predicts U.S. Democrats will keep Senate: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden predicted Democrats would retain control of the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s congressional elections but said that whatever happens, Republicans would have to work harder to make sure things get done in …
Florida ballot amendment seeks to fund land conservation
MIAMI (Reuters) – Florida environmentalists are hoping voters will approve a ballot amendment on Tuesday to fund the purchase and conservation of land critical to protecting the state’s water supply.
