‘No-spy’ pact with Germany unlikely despite Snowden’s revelations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is working to improve intelligence cooperation with Germany but a sweeping “no-spy” agreement between the two countries is unlikely, a senior Obama administration official said on Tuesday.
Illinois lawmakers clear way for same-sex marriage
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois is poised to become the 15th U.S. state to allow same-sex unions after lawmakers in President Barack Obama’s home state gave final approval to a bill on Tuesday.
Apple details government information requests for first time
(Reuters) – Apple Inc on Tuesday disclosed the number of information requests it received from governments around the world, making it one of the last big tech companies to do so in the wake of the controversy over data collection by U.S. national secu…
Condo vote stirs passions over San Francisco’s haves and have-nots
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The plans for the 8 Washington condominium project show 134 luxury units rising from San Francisco’s famed waterfront — a gleaming testament to a local economy in roaring good health.
Kerry says Israeli, Palestinian talks face difficulties
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday Israeli- Palestinian peace talks had run into difficulties but thought it still possible some agreement could be reached.
Obama seeks to build momentum for immigration overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama turned to business leaders on Tuesday to try to build momentum for an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system and pressured the U.S. Congress to approve legislation by the end of the year.
House panel subpoenas administration on Obamacare enrollment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A House of Representatives oversight panel subpoenaed the Obama administration on Tuesday for internal reports showing the number of people who have enrolled in health coverage through new online insurance marketplaces in all 50 …
Obama administration pushes back over canceled health plans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration, under pressure over the botched opening of its healthcare website, announced new efforts on Tuesday to appease hundreds of thousands of people whose coverage is being canceled as insurers prepare for ref…
Post-crisis IRS allows more tax-exemption applications
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Internal Revenue Service is speeding up its reviews of applications for tax-exempt status, said the agency’s acting chief on Tuesday, as the tax collection body recovers from a scandal involving conservative political groups….
Tea Party figure, Democratic fundraiser face off in Virginia vote
(Reuters) – Virginians voted on Tuesday in a closely watched election for governor that has put the Republicans’ conservative Tea Party wing on the defensive and drawn record outside money.
