Amid backlash, IRS delays new U.S. rules for social welfare groups
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans claimed victory on Thursday after the Internal Revenue Service said it will delay and rewrite proposed rules for tax-exempt, social welfare groups that were at the heart of the agency’s a political controversy la…
Amid backlash, IRS delays new U.S. rules for social welfare groups
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans claimed victory on Thursday after the Internal Revenue Service said it will delay and rewrite proposed rules for tax-exempt, social welfare groups that were at the heart of the agency’s a political controversy la…
Boehner ‘closer’ to calling for ouster of U.S. Veterans Affairs chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday he is “getting closer” to asking Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign, saying he is still unconvinced that this would solve the agency’s problems.
Forty-five U.S. senators seek extra time for input on EPA carbon rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Environmental Protection Agency should double the amount of time the public will have to give input on its forthcoming proposal that will aim to cut carbon pollution from power plants nationwide, 45 U.S. senators urged on Thu…
Bill ending NSA bulk data collection clears U.S. House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bill to end the government’s bulk collection of telephone records cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday in the first legislative effort at surveillance reform since former contractor Edward Snowden disclosed the…
Obama pitches U.S. tourism at Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, New York (Reuters) – President Barack Obama made a pitch for U.S. tourism – and slipped in a tour of his own – during a visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday, part of his efforts to boost U.S. economic growth.
Biden says solution to division of Cyprus may be in reach
NICOSIA (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Thursday rival leaders in divided Cyprus had agreed to speed up slow-moving peace talks to heal one of Europe’s most intractable rifts.
New Jersey gun control bill passes Assembly, heads to governor’s desk
(Reuters) – The New Jersey state Assembly on Thursday sent Governor Chris Christie a gun control bill that would limit the capacity of gun ammunition magazines, but it was unclear whether the Republican governor would sign the measure into law.
U.S. Senate passes $12.3 billion water projects bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation that authorizes spending on inland waterways and port infrastructure, and tackles flood protection and measures to limit damage from storms.
Illinois, Florida join Connecticut in eBay probe
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Illinois and Florida are joining Connecticut to lead a probe of the massive data breach at eBay Inc, according to a spokeswoman for Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
