Republicans bash U.S. law targeting offshore tax dodgers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Friday called for the repeal of a U.S. anti-tax-evasion law, siding with big banks, libertarians and American expatriates that have criticized the Obama administration statute.
Senators urge Fannie, Freddie to aid lower-income households
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 30 Democrats in the U.S. Senate called on Friday for the regulator of government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to direct the companies to resume contributions for affordable housing initiatives.
Former U.S. Senate aide facing child porn charges found dead: police
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A former top U.S. Senate aide awaiting trial on child pornography charges was found dead after what may have been a suicide, a Maryland sheriff’s department said on Friday.
Republican Senators urge Obama to move on Keystone XL pipeline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – All 45 Republican U.S. Senators urged President Barack Obama on Friday to end delays and approve the northern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline that would connect Canada’s tar sands with refiners at the Gulf of Mexico.
U.S. Naval Academy superintendent grilled in sex assault case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawyers for a U.S. Naval Academy football player accused of sexual assault grilled the school’s superintendent on Friday over whether he was politically influenced to proceed with a court-martial.
S.C. lawmakers vote to allow concealed guns in restaurants
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) – A measure allowing people with concealed-weapons permits in South Carolina to carry firearms into restaurants and bars that serve alcohol is headed to the desk of Governor Nikki Haley, a gun enthusiast who is expe…
Former Virginia governor pleads not guilty to bribery charges
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – Former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges on Friday and were released on their own recognizance until trial.
U.S. Republicans consider their list of demands on debt limit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Republicans are showing little stomach for another bruising fight over the U.S. debt limit next month, but they do want to extract some concessions in exchange for expanding the Treasury’s borrowing authority.
No negotiations with Republicans on U.S. debt limit: senior Democrat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in Congress will not negotiate with Republicans demanding concessions in exchange for raising the U.S. debt ceiling, the Democratic chairwoman of the Senate Budget Committee said on Friday.
Former White House hopeful Romney says campaign missed soft side
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said on Friday that a new documentary on his two failed bids for the White House reveals his personal side in a way that his campaign never did.
