Obama to visit Poland in June, Vice President Biden says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will visit Poland in June, adding the stop to a European trip that will also take him to a G7 summit in Brussels and to France for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden s…
Exclusive: Curbing tax-driven business moves abroad a priority – Treasury
(Reuters) – The Obama administration is focused on finding ways to curb tax-motivated reincorporations to other countries by U.S. businesses, a U.S. Treasury official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Senators ready to try again on U.S. cybersecurity legislation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. administration officials, private sector executives and privacy advocates are reviewing a draft of a bill that would encourage sharing of cybersecurity data between the government and companies, two key Senators said on Wedn…
Progress on TPP deal with U.S. but a gap remains: Japan official
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Japan and the United States have made progress on a two-way trade deal but a gap remains and effort is needed to come to a final compromise, a top official in Japan’s cabinet said on Wednesday.
Florida legislators seek to give parents say on school textbooks
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – The Florida Legislature is likely to pass a bill this week giving parents more influence over school textbook choices, in a move that opponents say is rooted in anti-Muslim bias.
U.S. Senate to vote this year on campaign finance amendment: Schumer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will vote this year on a proposed constitutional amendment that would let states and Congress regulate campaign finance laws, Senator Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday.
Kerry to resume Mideast peace talks after a pause
NEW YORK (Reuters) – To both critics and supporters, it was “classic” John Kerry.
Boehner tries to quell Republican anger over immigration remarks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker John Boehner tried to ease tensions with fellow Republican lawmakers on Tuesday after chiding them last week for their reluctance to pass an immigration reform bill.
Senator Reid opens door to Keystone pipeline vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, in an abrupt election-year shift in strategy, opened the possibility on Tuesday of allowing a vote on congressional approval of the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Washington state governor unveils carbon reduction plan
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Washington Governor Jay Inslee outlined policies on Tuesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the state, including a carbon cap-and-trade program, although he will need approval from the state legislature before implementin…
