Obama: Small window to get immigration reform done this year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Tuesday there was a small window of opportunity now to pass immigration reform in the House of Representatives, before Washington’s attention turned completely to the November midterm congressional …
U.S. Senate advances bill for two-year tax breaks renewal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-led U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to advance a bill to renew $85 billion of individual and business tax breaks for two years, setting up a confrontation with Republicans in the House of Representatives.
Obama’s decision on U.S. deportations poses political risks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s decision on possible changes to U.S. deportation policy sets up an election-year skirmish that could help Democrats win points with their political base while irritating Republicans who are open to immigr…
U.S., China spar again on South China Seas dispute
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – China hit back at the United States over the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday, after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said recent Chinese moves in the resource-rich waters were “provocative”.
U.S. objects to Detroit debt plan in bankruptcy court
(Reuters) – The U.S. government on Monday filed an objection to Detroit’s plan to deal with $18 billion of debt and exit the biggest municipal bankruptcy in the nation’s history.
California bill would ban fundraising bashes at lobbyists’ homes
(Reuters) – Battered by scandals, lawmakers in California on Monday moved forward on a bill banning lobbyists from throwing lavish fundraising parties at their homes for candidates and elected officials.
Florida governor signs education bills focused on state standards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) – Three education bills designed to push back against what conservative Republicans consider federal intrusion into local authority over schools were signed into law on Monday by Florida Governor Rick Scott.
Florida governor signs education bills focused on state standards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) – Three education bills designed to push back against what conservative Republicans consider federal intrusion into local authority over schools were signed into law on Monday by Florida Governor Rick Scott.
U.S. Senate Republicans block energy bill, forfeit Keystone vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday blocked an energy-efficiency bill backed by manufacturers and environmentalists, forfeiting a chance to vote on the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Will the U.S. patent bill regain its momentum?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – After flying through the U.S. House of Representatives and winning the support of an influential senator, closely watched legislation aimed at reducing frivolous patent litigation appears to have stalled, at least for now.
