Governor Christie on Atlantic City casinos closures: We have work to do
ATLANTIC CITY N.J. (Reuters) – Governor Chris Christie pushed past a sea of angry protesters on Monday to meet with business leaders and politicians on ways to save troubled Atlantic City, which has lost a quarter of its 12 casinos already this year.
U.S. Congress seen approving funds if needed for Islamic State campaign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to pursue a military campaign against Islamic State without seeking special congressional authority now but lawmakers said on Monday they would probably approve any request he made for extr…
Texas Governor Perry’s lawyers invoke Louis XIV to dismiss charges
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Lawyers for Rick Perry invoked a former Roman emperor and 17th-century French King Louis XIV in a motion filed on Monday seeking to dismiss abuse-of-power felony charges leveled against the Texas governor.
Money pours in as race for U.S. Senate seat from Arkansas tightens
LITTLE ROCK Ark. (Reuters) – The Arkansas race for a seat in the U.S. Senate is nearly a dead heat and almost certain to be the most expensive in the state’s history as Democrats and Republicans pour money into a battle that could help determine the ba…
Ex-Connecticut Governor Rowland cut phony consulting deal: witness
NEW HAVEN Conn. (Reuters) – Former Connecticut Governor John Rowland negotiated a phony contract with a political candidate he was advising to make it appear he was not working for the campaign, the candidate’s husband on Monday told a jury hearing Row…
Obama to press Congress for action on Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Obama administration officials will hold briefings this week and next for members of the U.S. Congress as the president makes his case for an offensive against Islamic State militants, congressional aides said on Monday.
Top U.S. health adviser wants end to partisan fighting over Obamacare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s top health adviser on Monday called for an end to partisan bickering over Obamacare, saying the public and businesses are sending a clear message to Washington that it is time to move on with implementing…
Former Virginia political candidate indicted in three killings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An eccentric former Virginia political candidate was indicted on Monday in three killings that had sparked fears a serial killer could be loose in the Washington area.
White House says India PM Modi to meet Obama in late September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington on Sept. 29-30 to discuss ways to accelerate economic growth and increase security cooperation, the White House said on Monday.
Former New Orleans mayor starts 10-year sentence for graft
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin reported to federal prison on Monday to begin serving a 10-year sentence for corruption committed during the years when the city was struggling to recover from the devastation wrought by Hurric…
