Analysis: Election results ensure Republican Party feud will play on
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – For deeply divided Republicans, Tuesday’s elections in New Jersey and Virginia did little to resolve the feud between hardline conservatives and establishment pragmatists who worry the party is drifting too far to the right to wi…
Despite blow-out victory, big obstacles for New York mayor-elect
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio named his transition team and met with outgoing Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday, a day after he won America’s biggest city back for Democrats with a 49-point victory over his Republican…
U.S. poverty rate remains high even counting government aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of poor people in the United States held steady at nearly 50 million last year, but government programs appear to have lessened the impact, especially on children and the elderly, federal data released on Wednesday sho…
Tough road ahead for change in U.S. military sex assault rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers announced a renewed push on Wednesday to make sweeping changes in the way the military handles complaints of sexual assault, but they face a tough fight attracting the 60 votes they will likely need to get their pl…
Texas voters reject proposal to revive famed Astrodome stadium
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – An effort to save the once-majestic Astrodome stadium in Houston failed on Tuesday night when voters rejected a $217 million bond proposal to turn it into a convention center and complex.
Lead author of Obamacare law criticizes administration over rollout
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior Democratic senator who served as a lead author of President Barack Obama’s healthcare law criticized the administration on Wednesday for failing to alert lawmakers to problems that led to the program’s troubled rollout.
Virginia attorney general’s race may be headed for recount
(Reuters) – The race for Virginia attorney general could be headed for a recount as the preliminary vote tally on Wednesday showed the Democratic candidate with a razor-thin lead that could allow his Republican rival to call for an appeal.
With review of FCC, new chief sets path for U.S. telecom agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A fresh era started at the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday with a 30-minute speech to staff by the agency’s new chief, who promised a more current and more nimble regulatory body.
Christie wins big in New Jersey, Democrat takes Virginia in governors’ races
(Reuters) – Moderate Republican Chris Christie easily won re-election as New Jersey governor, while a conservative Republican popular with the Tea Party movement narrowly lost his bid for the Virginia governorship, in two races closely watched for sign…
Republican Christie re-elected New Jerssey governor, hints at White House run
ASBURY PARK, New Jersey (Reuters) – New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie resoundingly won re-election on Tuesday, winning support across the political spectrum and immediately challenging Washington to follow his lead in a victory speech that …
