U.S. envoy stresses human rights in China farewell speech
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s future development will hinge on a neutral judiciary and freedom of speech, U.S. Ambassador Gary Locke said on Wednesday in his final speech as envoy to Beijing, focusing heavily on human rights.
Pentagon to ask for only 34 Lockheed F-35s in 2015 budget: comptroller
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Defense Department will request 34 Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets in its 2015 budget request, eight fewer than initially planned, Pentagon Comptroller Robert Hale told an industry conference on Tuesday.
Pentagon plans work on new missile defense interceptor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The next U.S. military budget will include funds to overhaul Boeing Co’s ground-based missile defense system and develop a replacement for an interceptor built by Raytheon Co, the Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer said Tuesday, citi…
Pressure mounts on Arizona governor to veto bill dubbed anti-gay
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer came under mounting pressure on Tuesday from other prominent Republicans and consultants to veto a controversial bill described by critics as a license to discriminate against gays and others in the name …
U.S. House passes bill on mobile phone ‘unlocking’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would give mobile-phone users the right to “unlock” their devices and use them on competitors’ wireless networks, although Senate action was uncertain.
John Dingell’s wife to seek his U.S. House seat: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Debbie Dingell, the wife of retiring U.S. Democratic Representative John Dingell, will announce on Friday that she will run for his Michigan congressional seat, according to a close friend of hers, who asked not to be identified….
John Dingell’s wife to seek his U.S. House seat -source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Debbie Dingell, the wife of retiring U.S. Democratic Representative John Dingell, will announce on Friday that she will run for his Michigan congressional seat, according to a close friend of hers, who asked not to be identified….
Senate committee sets March 4 for Fed confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Senate committee said on Tuesday it will hold a confirmation hearing on March 4 over three nominees put forward by the Obama administration for senior positions at the Federal Reserve.
New Jersey Governor Christie calls for pension reform
TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie called for a new round of public pension reform in his fifth state budget proposal on Tuesday but provided no details, while opposition Democrats rejected the idea.
U.S. lawmakers seek to revive stalled Iran sanctions bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. senators sought to revive a bill on Tuesday that would impose new sanctions on Iran despite President Barack Obama’s insistence that the measure would endanger delicate negotiations seeking to curb Tehran’s nuclea…
