Kerry visits Western-leaning Moldova to show support
CHISINAU (Reuters) – John Kerry, the first U.S. secretary of state to visit Moldova in more than two decades, pledged on Wednesday to support the former Soviet republic’s pro-Western moves in the face of Russian pressure.
Incoming New York mayor begins filling top administration jobs
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio began selecting his incoming administration on Wednesday, naming a veteran in management and public policy to become first deputy mayor.
Most youth unhappy with Obama’s job performance: poll
BOSTON (Reuters) – Young Americans are unhappy with virtually every major thing President Barack Obama has done since he was re-elected, but they would still vote for him today, according to the results of a Harvard University survey released on Wednes…
U.S. vice president urges Chinese to challenge their leaders
BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden encouraged Chinese visa applicants to “challenge their government” during a brief meeting at the U.S. embassy in Beijing on Wednesday.
Biden says relations with China must be built on trust
BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday that relations between the two countries must be built on trust.
Biden says relations with China must be built on trust
BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday that relations between the two countries must be built on trust.
Washington state ex-campaign director sentenced for embezzlement
OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) – The former head of a Democratic Party fundraising committee in Washington state has been sentenced to over a year in prison for embezzling in excess of $300,000 in campaign contributions to feed an alcohol-fueled gamblin…
Illinois lawmakers pass long-awaited pension reform
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) – Illinois’ Democratic-controlled legislature on Tuesday passed a landmark pension reform bill, choosing to address the state’s crumbling finances over strong public labor union opposition to cuts in retirement benefits….
Illinois Senate advances incentive bill to keep ADM headquarters
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Illinois Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would offer incentives for Archer Daniels Midland Co to keep its global headquarters in Illinois.
Insurers warn of problems with Obamacare enrollment surge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. insurers fear that a surge in enrollments on the revamped government-run healthcare website could create more problems for insurance companies already struggling with error-filled applications for coverage three weeks before…
