Republican senator urges Obama to lift U.S. crude export ban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senator Lisa Murkowski on Tuesday urged President Barack Obama to lift a ban on exporting U.S.-produced crude oil, stepping up pressure on the administration to allow producers involved in the domestic energy boom to gain access …
Florida governor picks Hispanic running mate as lieutenant
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) – Hoping to bolster his support in South Florida’s Hispanic community, Governor Rick Scott chose Miami-Dade County official Carlos Lopez-Cantera on Tuesday to fill the vacant position of lieutenant governor and be his run…
U.S. condemns Iran decision to put wreath on Hezbollah leader’s grave
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday condemned a decision by Iran’s foreign minister to place a wreath at the grave of a former Lebanese Hezbollah leader accused of perpetrating attacks that killed hundreds of people.
Indian diplomat seeks dismissal of U.S. criminal case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A lawyer for Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade on Tuesday asked a U.S. judge to throw out immigration and employment charges against her that led to a major diplomatic spat between the United States and India.
U.S. spending bill restores aid to Egypt, includes $1.5 billion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress’ new spending bill would restore more than $1.5 billion in military and economic aid to Egypt, which had been largely cut off after Egypt’s military ousted President Mohamed Mursi last summer.
Congressman from New York to marry same-sex partner
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney of New York will become the second-ever sitting member of Congress to marry a same-sex partner, confirming plans on Tuesday to wed his companion of 21 years.
South Carolina lawmakers take aim at healthcare law
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) – South Carolina lawmakers say they have found a way to stop implementation of the U.S. Affordable Care Act in their state, an effort that could provide a template for other Republican-led legislatures looking to de…
Lawmakers unveil $1.1 trillion spending bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Negotiators in the U.S. Congress on Monday unveiled a $1.1 trillion spending bill that aims to prevent another government shutdown while boosting funding levels slightly for military and domestic programs – but not for “Obamacare…
House Democrats request probe into Target card breach
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic lawmakers called on Monday for a congressional inquiry into the hacking of credit and debit card data of tens of millions of customers of No. 3 U.S. retailer Target Corp during the holiday shopping season.
U.S. Congress again rebuffs IMF funding request
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers late on Monday failed to agree on key funding measures for the International Monetary Fund, in another setback for historic reforms at the global financial institution to give more power to emerging markets.
