U.S. vows more sanctions over Russia’s moves in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Tuesday vowed to take further action against those supporting Russia’s move to annex Ukraine’s Crimea region, including expanding sanctions, the White House said.
U.S. halts Syrian embassy, consulate operations, orders diplomats out
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday suspended operations of the Syrian Embassy in Washington and its consulates and told diplomats and staff who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents to leave the country.
White House says rethinking strategy for Surgeon General nominee
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Monday said it would shift its strategy for winning Senate confirmation of its choice for the next U.S. surgeon general after President Barack Obama’s fellow Democrats helped sink another of his nominees this m…
Obamacare campaign highlights sports injuries to enroll young people
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With the clock running down on Obamacare enrollment, the administration sought to persuade young people to sign up for health coverage on Tuesday by telling them how much it hurts not be insured – that is, how much it can hurt th…
Another Bush run for the White House? Jeb may be up for it
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – By all appearances, former Florida governor Jeb Bush is a man on a mission.
Former Louisiana Governor Edwards, a convicted felon, to run for Congress
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, who had served an eight-year prison term on racketeering charges, said on Monday he will seek election to the U.S. Congress.
Tax cut clash looms as New York begins budget negotiations
ALBANY, New York (Reuters) – New York state lawmakers kicked off what looks set to be an intense two weeks of negotiations over the state’s $140 billion budget on Monday, with clashes looming over tax cuts and education spending.
Obama presses Abbas to help break stalemate with Israel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama pressed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday to help break the stalemate in U.S.-brokered peace talks with Israel, saying leaders on both sides must take political risks before an April deadline.
U.S. administration says Obamacare enrollment tops 5 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 5 million people have enrolled in private health insurance under the law known as Obamacare since open enrollment began on October 1, the Obama administration said on Monday.
U.S. tax preparer rules land in Congress, tough road ahead
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An Obama administration push to clean up the tax preparation industry has landed in Congress where it is expected to stall, meaning further delays to rules to stamp out shoddy and deceptive tax preparers who are a drain on the U….
