Detroit bankruptcy case heads to Wednesday hearing on challenges
DETROIT (Reuters) – Labor unions trying to stop Detroit from cutting pensions filed a new challenge to the city in bankruptcy court as the federal judge overseeing the case said he would hear arguments on Wednesday.
Former aide sues San Diego mayor, charging sexual harassment
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, facing pressure to resign over allegations of making lewd comments and unwanted advances toward women, was hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit on Monday by a former aide who accused the 70-year-old pol…
Obama aims to change topic, seize initiative in fiscal fights
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama told supporters on Monday that he plans to focus his agenda clearly on the economic challenges of the middle class, a theme he will lay out in a speech on Wednesday and follow up with detailed proposals in …
Senators cancel immigration meeting with lobbyists amid backlash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Architects of the Senate’s immigration bill on Monday canceled a meeting that had been planned with business groups and other supporters to try to rally momentum for the legislation, in a sign of how difficult it will be to enact…
Obama aims to seize initiative in fiscal battles, aides say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s well-advertised plans to address economic topics this week are part of an effort to break through the “fevered focus on controversies” and “fake scandals” generated by Republicans, White House spokesman J…
Top U.S. officer outlines options for military force in Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. military officer said in a letter released on Monday that American forces could undertake a range of missions to help Syrian rebels if asked by the White House, from providing training to establishing no-fly zones or…
California court battle with unions sets stage for pension reform showdown
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California’s third-largest city, San Jose, and its employee unions faced off in court on Monday over public pension reforms in a case that has major implications for other local governments across the state trying to rein in t…
Exclusive: U.S. congressional hurdles lifted on arming Syrian rebels
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama should be able to go ahead with a plan to arm the Syrian rebels after some congressional concerns were eased, the chairman of the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee said on Monday.
White House finds the funny in ‘Obamacare’ pitch to youth
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – What’s so funny about President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform law?
San Diego mayor sued by former aide charging sexual harassment
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Mayor Bob Filner, facing pressure to resign over allegations of making lewd comments and unwanted advances toward women, was hit on Monday with a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former aide who accused the 70-year-old mayor of aski…
