IRS workers involved in Tea Party scrutiny to face U.S. lawmakers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Internal Revenue Service officials who took part in added scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax exemptions will testify publicly for the first time on Thursday before U.S. lawmakers, in an affair that has become increasingl…
Senate clears way for Perez confirmation as labor chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate moved on Wednesday toward approving Thomas Perez to serve as the Obama administration’s new labor secretary, overcoming accusations from some Republicans that he is a crusading ideologue.
U.S., Cuba restart migration talks after two-year break
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Cuba resumed immigration talks in Washington on Wednesday after a two-year hiatus and U.S. officials said they had again pressed for the release of jailed American contractor Alan Gross.
U.S. senators said to reach deal to temporarily hold down student loan rates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators reached a deal on Wednesday to temporarily hold interest rates on student loans at lower levels as they raced to get the measure completed before an August deadline, a Senate aide said.
U.S. lawmaker sees busy legislative trade agenda in coming months
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of a powerful U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday outlined a long list of trade legislation that he hoped to get done this year, including renewal of “trade promotion authority” for the White House.
Fox News parts ways with Liz Cheney after Senate run launched
(Reuters) – Fox News has parted ways with Liz Cheney, the eldest daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, after her announcement that she will challenge incumbent U.S. senator and fellow Republican Mike Enzi in Wyoming, a spokeswoman for the netw…
House Republicans vote to delay Obamacare mandates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Staging a fresh assault on President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare reform law, the Republican-led House of Representatives on Wednesday approved largely symbolic legislation to delay key coverage requirements.
House Republicans vote to delay Obamacare mandates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, approved largely symbolic legislation aimed at undermining President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare reform law.
U.S. vague on whether Obama will go to Moscow amid Snowden flap
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House is deliberately leaving it vague as to whether President Barack Obama will attend talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin if the saga involving former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden is unr…
Officials warn of Obamacare insurance exchange delays
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. government officials warned on Wednesday that the launch of new state healthcare exchanges could potentially be delayed, raising further doubts about the implementation of President Barack Obama’s signature legislation.
