Obama’s Syria address attracts 32 million U.S. viewers
(Reuters) – More than 32 million U.S. television viewers watched President Barack Obama outline his policy toward Syria in a speech aired live on 13 broadcast and cable networks, according to Nielsen ratings data on Wednesday.
Federal data system for Obamacare exchanges gets security OK
(Reuters) – The data system supporting President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform has been tested and certified as secure for millions of Americans who will seek health coverage beginning on October 1, meeting a critical deadline for launching the prog…
Federal judge rules Wisconsin’s union reforms constitutional
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Wisconsin’s collective bargaining reforms, which prompted strong protests from organized labor, do not violate the free speech and equal protection rights of public sector union workers, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
U.S. Navy says all weapon programs under budget reviews
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said all Navy and Marine Corps weapons programs were being examined for possible cuts or cancellation if mandatory, across-the-board budget cuts remained in effect in coming years.
Somber ceremonies mark 12th anniversary of September 11 attacks
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bagpipes, tolling bells and a reading of the names of the nearly 3,000 people who died when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field marked the 12th anniversary of th…
New Jersey Governor Christie signs ‘pot-for-tots’ bill
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill on Wednesday allowing sick children greater access to medical marijuana, weeks after saying he would do so if the state legislature agreed to revisions.
Exclusive: Washington state testing alfalfa for GMO contamination
(Reuters) – Agriculture officials in Washington state are testing samples of alfalfa after a farmer reported his hay was rejected for export because it tested positive for a genetically modified trait that was not supposed to be in his crop.
U.S. warns diplomatic solution for Syria will take time
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House warned on Wednesday that a diplomatic solution over Syria would take “some time” and pledged to pursue talks despite skepticism from U.S. lawmakers that Damascus would make good on a Russian plan to surrender its …
Federal judge rules Wisconsin’s union reforms constitutional
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Wisconsin’s controversial collective bargaining reforms do not violate the free speech and equal protection rights of public sector union workers, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
Obama pays tribute to 9/11 victims, mentions Benghazi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama observed a moment of silence and laid a wreath on Wednesday to remember the 12th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, events that still weigh heavily over the United States and over his tenure as…
