Obama’s departing health chief mulls U.S. Senate run: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Departing Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who took withering criticism over the botched rollout of President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law, is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in Kansas, The …
F-35 fighter jet to make first trans-Atlantic flight in July
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Defense Department has approved the first trans-Atlantic flight of Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 fighter jet in July to take part in two international air shows near London, U.S. and British officials said Wednesday.
HUD’s Donovan says U.S. Senate housing bill is best chance of reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s top housing official on Wednesday said a proposed Senate bill provides the best chance to overhaul the mortgage finance system this decade, but more debate over down payment requirements for government-ba…
Paul, Rubio lead potential Republican 2016 contenders in spending
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Groups supporting Senators Rand Paul and Marco Rubio lead the pack of potential Republican presidential candidates in spending money and investing in possible campaigns this year, more than 20 months before the first votes are ca…
Ex-con, ex-governor Edwards raises $33,000 in Louisiana run for Congress
(Reuters) – Former Louisiana Governor, Edwin Edwards, a convicted felon now running for the U.S. Congress, has raised nearly $33,000 in donations since launching his campaign last month, according to a contribution report.
Michigan, White House discuss federal money for bankrupt Detroit: report
(Reuters) – Michigan officials and President Barack Obama’s Administration are discussing a plan to free up $100 million in federal money to aid Detroit’s retired city workers, the Detroit Free Press reported on Tuesday.
Bill signed allowing surprise inspections of Arizona abortion clinics
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Tuesday signed into a law a bill allowing state health authorities to conduct surprise inspections of abortion clinics without first obtaining a warrant, handing another victory to abortion foes.
Two incompatible gun ballot measures lead in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) – Two incompatible ballot measures on background checks for gun buyers in Washington state enjoy majority support in a poll released on Tuesday, but the one advancing stricter gun controls is more popular.
Pentagon says automatic budget cuts would hit F-35, other weapons
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon on Tuesday detailed $48.3 billion in cuts to major weapons programs like Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 fighter jet that would kick in from fiscal 2016 to 2019 if Congress does not reverse automatic budget cuts that are…
Senators press Delphi for answers on recalled GM cars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawmakers probing how General Motors used faulty ignition switches in many vehicles are turning their scrutiny to the supplier of the part, Delphi Automotive.
