Chicago’s Emanuel says White House years made him better mayor
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said on Tuesday his time in the White House made him a better city leader and he could have been a better presidential aide if he had run a big city first.
93-year-old Florida mayor seeks re-election for 20th term in office
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – A 93-year-old Florida man believed to be the country’s oldest mayor was up for re-election on Tuesday, seeking a record 20th term in office in a central Florida city, where he faces opposition for the first time in more tha…
Obamacare enrollment in private coverage rises to 4.2 million people
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration said on Tuesday that 4.2 million people have signed up for private health insurance under Obamacare, and indicated that total enrollment could surpass a 6 million-enrollee forecast by the end of March.
Hersman, public face of U.S. transportation safety, steps down
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Deborah Hersman, who headed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board during high-profile investigations into plane crashes and other transit mishaps, said on Tuesday she would leave the agency in April after almost 10 years….
Biden’s role on Ukraine underscores risks for his political future
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As the bloodiest day of anti-government protests in Ukraine was drawing to a close last month, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden called President Viktor Yanukovich for the second time in three days and delivered a blunt message.
When Zach met Barack: pitching Obamacare online
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama took his quest to sign young people up for health insurance to an edgy comedy website on Tuesday, where he traded insults with host Zach Galifianakis while plugging his signature Obamacare health program.
Ex-Christie aides’ lawyers offer N.J. traffic scandal arguments
TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) – Former top aides to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie have not cooperated with a state probe into a traffic scandal that threatens the Republican governor’s political future out of fear they will incriminate themselves,…
Obama’s NSA nominee aims to build trust in beleaguered spy agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s pick to lead the National Security Agency pledged on Tuesday to look for ways to build confidence in the beleaguered spy agency and, in a possible shift, stopped short of calling former contractor Edward …
Senate banking leaders sketch out Fannie, Freddie bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leaders of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday announced an agreement on legislation to wind down government-owned mortgage financiers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, jump-starting a long-standing debate that could still take…
NSA nominee backs protection for companies in any cyber law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command said on Tuesday liability protection for corporations that share information with intelligence agencies is crucial in any new U.S. cyber…
