Louisiana’s Edwards, after eight years in prison, leads poll in House bid
SHREVEPORT La. (Reuters) – Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, who served eight years in prison for racketeering, leads a crowded field for a November open primary in his bid for a U.S. House of Representatives seat but trails head-to-head against…
U.S. FCC to vote in July on Internet subsidy changes for schools
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Communications Commission will vote on July 11 on proposed changes to a subsidy program aimed at improving wireless Internet in schools and libraries nationwide without spending more, the agency said on Friday.
Wisconsin governor blasts allegations as political
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker rejected on Friday prosecutors’ accusations of illegal coordination between his campaign and conservative groups and said they were politically motivated.
Lawmakers seek to honor India’s Modi with address to Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, once denied a visa to enter the United States over massacres of Muslims, is expected to receive the honor of addressing a joint session of the U.S. Congress during a visit to Washington in Sep…
U.S. creates new CEO position for Obamacare insurance market
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s new health secretary moved swiftly on Friday to shore up administration oversight of Obamacare with a series of management changes to address weaknesses blamed for last year’s crash of the federal website…
Michigan governor signs bills for Detroit bankruptcy plan
DETROIT (Reuters) – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Friday signed into law bills that complete funding for a key component of Detroit’s plan to adjust $18 billion of debt and exit the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.
Christie talks to evangelicals about pro-life credentials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Struggling to shrug off the “Bridgegate” scandal, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told a group of evangelical Christians on Friday that it is important to be “pro-life” for the entire human lifespan, not just when a fetus is i…
Obama extends family leave rights of gay couples
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday will announce a rule that makes legally married same-sex couples eligible for benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act in all 50 states, a White House official said.
Texas governor says he ‘stepped right in it’ on gay comments
(Reuters) – Texas Governor Rick Perry has said he “stepped right in it” when he compared homosexuality to alcoholism as something that can be fought against despite genetic disposition.
Obamas want daughters to get taste of life on minimum wage: Parade
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and wife Michelle both worked minimum-wage jobs before they got law degrees: a character-building experience they said they also want their teenage daughters to share.
