U.S. intends to send two Guantanamo detainees to Algeria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration said on Friday it plans to repatriate two inmates to Algeria from the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, resuming the transfer of detainees from the controversial prison for the first time in nearl…
Summers’ work for financial firms could give critics ammunition
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, a top contender for the leadership of the Federal Reserve, has been a consultant to large financial institutions, including Citigroup Inc, news that could fuel questions about his su…
U.S. appeals court rejects states’ challenge over climate rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a legal challenge by Texas and Wyoming to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Obama likely won’t announce Fed chair pick until fall: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House moved on Friday to damp down speculation about President Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve when current Chairman Ben Bernanke’s term expires, saying no decision has been made and no announcement is…
Detroit case may alter distressed U.S. city behavior: Moody’s
(Reuters) – Detroit’s filing for bankruptcy protection is “profoundly meaningful” for the small number of local governments in the United States that are below investment grade, and could change their approach to pensions and other long-term liabilitie…
U.S. court rejects firm’s challenge to Obamacare contraception mandate
(Reuters) – A divided federal appeals court on Friday rejected a Pennsylvania cabinet maker’s religion-based challenge to the 2010 healthcare law’s requirement that larger companies provide workers with health insurance covering birth control.
Weiner mayoral campaign falters; woman details sex chats
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Anthony Weiner’s New York mayoral campaign took a beating on Thursday as he lost his lead in a new poll and admitted to sending lewd online messages to up to three women since he resigned from Congress over such behavior two years …
Obamacare’s foot soldiers train to enroll the masses
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Nahla Kayali is a foot soldier for Obamacare.
Analysis: Obama, Republicans gear up for bruising U.S. budget fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Another dramatic showdown between Republicans and the White House over federal spending looks inevitable this fall, with scary talk of government shutdowns and default on government debt.
U.S. sidesteps decision whether to cut off aid to Egypt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration sidestepped a decision on cutting off most of the annual $1.55 billion of U.S. aid to Egypt by saying on Thursday it does not plan to rule on whether a military coup took place in Egypt.
