Democrats grapple with own divisions over renewing Ex-Im Bank
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats are struggling with their own differences over legislation to renew the Export-Import Bank’s charter, an issue that has long been a source of tension between Tea Party and pro-business Republicans.
Ex-Minnesota Governor Ventura alleges ‘American Sniper’ defamed him
ST. PAUL Minn. (Reuters) – A late Navy SEAL accused of defamation by former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura described an alleged altercation between the two men in 2006 in a videotaped deposition played for jurors in a federal trial that began on Tues…
House Republican proposes $10.9 billion transport funding extension
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp on Tuesday unveiled a $10.9 billion plan to extend U.S. transportation funding through May 31, 2015, a measure that would avert an August slowdown of funding for construction…
U.S. Democrats aim to turn contraception into campaign drive
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democrats hope to turn their legal setback on Obamacare and contraception into a winning autumn campaign issue by pushing legislation requiring employers to include birth control in healthcare coverage.
Senate Intelligence Committee approves cybersecurity bill
(Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee approved a bill on Tuesday to encourage companies to exchange information with the government on hacking attempts and cybersecurity threats, officials said.
Mississippi Republican Party declares Cochran winner in Senate primary
(Reuters) – The Mississippi Republican Party has certified election results naming incumbent Thad Cochran the winner of a U.S. Senate primary runoff that his Tea Party-backed challenger contends was tainted by illegal voting by Democrats.
New Jersey’s storm recovery chief steps down, replaced by deputy
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The director of New Jersey’s response to Superstorm Sandy stepped down on Tuesday, almost two years after the storm tore through the state, and was replaced by his deputy, Governor Chris Christie’s office said.
U.S. judge declines to dismiss charges against ex-Connecticut governor
MILFORD Conn. (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss charges that former Connecticut Governor John Rowland violated campaign finance laws while working as an adviser to congressional campaigns after leaving office.
Car service Uber, New York AG reach deal on emergency pricing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc, a car service that allows users to summon a ride on their smartphone, has agreed to cap prices during emergencies and natural disasters in New York state to prevent price gouging, New York Attorney General Er…
Obama seeks money, fast hearings to curb young migrant surge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. administration sought on Tuesday to halt a cross-border surge of unaccompanied children from Central America, asking Congress for $3.7 billion in emergency spending and putting in place plans to quicken the youngsters’ d…
