Governor Christie denies knowing about NJ lane closures on radio show
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As documents subpoenaed by investigating New Jersey lawmakers began pouring in on Monday, Governor Chris Christie said he “unequivocally” had no knowledge of a plan by some of his top aides to snarl traffic near the busy George Was…
Governor Christie denies knowing about NJ lane closures on radio show
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As documents subpoenaed by investigating New Jersey lawmakers began pouring in on Monday, Governor Chris Christie said he “unequivocally” had no knowledge of a plan by some of his top aides to snarl traffic near the busy George Was…
Joan Mondale, wife of former U.S. vice president, dies at 83
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – Joan Mondale, the wife of former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale and a champion of the arts, died on Monday, her family said in a statement. She was 83.
Obama administration disputes Republicans’ account of U.S. policy on Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Monday defended its policy on Syria and disputed media reports that Secretary of State John Kerry had told a group of U.S. lawmakers the current U.S. policy on Syria is not working.
Senate panel holds hearing on fraud in Army recruiting program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 1,200 Army recruiters and assistants are under investigation on suspicion of fraud involving tens of millions of dollars from a program aimed at boosting recruitment during the Iraq war, according to papers released on …
Joan Mondale, wife of former U.S. vice president, dies at 83
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – Joan Mondale, the wife of former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale and a champion of the arts, died on Monday, her family said in a statement. She was 83.
Obama, Reid hold 2014 political strategy meeting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama met on Monday with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid to explore ways to try to prevent Republicans from winning control of the Senate from the Democrats in the November elections, a top party aide sa…
Farm bill clears hurdle in Senate, final vote seen Tuesday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Long-delayed farm legislation easily cleared a procedural hurdle on Monday in the U.S. Senate, with final passage of the nearly $1 trillion bill expected as early as Tuesday.
Obama invites new Tunisian leader to U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Monday invited Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa to visit Washington, days after a new Tunisian government replaced the Islamist party that took power after a 2011 uprising.
Democrats feud over California pension reform measure
(Reuters) – A campaign for a ballot initiative that would cut California’s public pension benefits and could become a model for other states has stalled as Democrats battle each other in America’s largest state.
