Obama orders one-year review of sexual assault problem in military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama ordered U.S. military leaders on Friday to conduct a one-year review of efforts to eliminate sexual assaults in the armed forces and toughen the response to such cases.
Yellen takes big step toward taking reins at Fed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Janet Yellen, an unwavering advocate of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive steps to boost the U.S. economy, on Friday took a big step toward becoming the first woman to chair the central bank as her nomination cleared a Senate proc…
Obama nominates Senator Baucus as ambassador to China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday announced he will name U.S. Senator Max Baucus, who has long worked on China trade and economic issues, as his next ambassador to Beijing, underscoring the importance of commercial ties with the A…
U.S. Senate approves Obama nominee for IRS chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Friday voted to confirm John Koskinen as the new head of the Internal Revenue Service, giving the beleaguered tax agency its fourth chief in little more than a year.
Shootings, other woes take political toll on Colorado governor
DENVER (Reuters) – Stepping away after consoling families and victims in the latest of a string of violent shootings in his state, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper appeared to sag a bit, his ebullient personality replaced by a more somber tone.
Obamacare sign-up deadline expected to bring demand surge, confusion
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans have only a few more days to sign up for insurance plans created under President Barack Obama’s healthcare law to ensure coverage starts on January 1, a deadline that could triple demand and strain enrollment systems.
U.S. Senate OKs defense policy bill with sex crime reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate approved its annual defense policy bill late Thursday despite partisan rancor, agreeing to reform the way the military justice system responds to sexual assaults and boosting the Pentagon’s ability to help destroy…
Senate eases path for sending more Guantanamo detainees home
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate eased the way on Thursday for President Barack Obama to speed up the transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to their home countries, a crucial step toward the long-delayed closure of the military prison.
Senate resets test vote on Fed chair nominee Yellen to Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-led U.S. Senate reset a test vote on Janet Yellen as chair of the Federal Reserve for Friday, with an anticipated confirmation vote now scheduled for January 6.
University of California need not disclose venture returns: court
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The University of California is under no obligation to obtain and disclose information on the investment performance of venture capital funds in its portfolio, a California court ruled Thursday in a decision that could broadly…
