Former Ohio congressman Traficant critical after farm accident: police
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Former U.S. congressman James Traficant of Ohio, who served seven years in prison for bribery, tax evasion and other crimes, was hospitalized in critical condition on Wednesday after a tractor he was riding rolled over on him, pol…
Florida poll shows Scott and Crist neck and neck in nasty campaign
TALLAHASSEE Fla. (Reuters) – Months of mud-slinging by Florida Governor Rick Scott and former Governor Charlie Crist have made voters distrust both men in a hot race that is too close to call, according to a new poll released Wednesday.
Exclusive: Oil company rewrites its history, may aid founder’s divorce case
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – Oil driller Continental Resources Inc has been revising its corporate history in ways that diminish the publicly traded company’s accomplishments under CEO Harold Hamm, part of a legal strategy that might help Hamm avoid the largest divorce award in U.S. history.
As cameras roll, South Carolina reality show cast member makes bid for U.S. Senate
EDISTO ISLAND S.C. (Reuters) – When independent U.S. Senate candidate Thomas Ravenel made a case for voters choosing him over Republican incumbent Lindsey Graham this month, only a few dozen people showed up at his 19th-century home on a South Carolina…
U.S. companies offer more political spending detail: study
BOSTON (Reuters) – Top U.S. companies are reporting more detail about their political contributions, according to a survey by the Center for Political Accountability, a trend that won praise from the group, which pushes for greater transparency.
U.S. judge restores federal protections to wolves in Wyoming
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge restored federal protections to wolves in Wyoming, at least temporarily, in a victory for wildlife conservationists that was sure to draw criticism from ranchers and hunters who see wolves as a threat to livestock and big-game …
Arizona congressional candidate denounces ad by gun control group
(Reuters) – A Republican in a hotly contested Arizona congressional race fought back on Tuesday against an attack ad by gun control advocates, saying she has always favored barring stalkers from owning guns and dismissing suggestions to the contrary as…
More Californians register to vote without a party preference
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – The number of Californians who are registered to vote but are not affiliated with a political party has risen over the past four years, data released Tuesday show.
More Californians register to vote without a party preference
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – The number of Californians who are registered to vote but are not affiliated with a political party has risen over the past four years, data released Tuesday show.
Judge temporarily restores federal protections to wolves in Wyoming
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge temporarily restored federal protections to wolves in Wyoming on Tuesday in a victory for conservationists that is sure to draw criticism from ranchers and hunters who blame wolves for preying on livestock and big-game animals….
