Lawmakers urge re-test of missile defense system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Four U.S. Republican lawmakers on Friday urged Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to conduct another test of the missile defense system this year after last week’s test failure, and to make development of a next-generation interceptor…
U.S. lawmakers could ease ‘coup’ ban on aid to Egypt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers will begin to vote as soon as next week on legislation that could continue aid to Egypt even if the Obama administration determines that the ouster of elected President Mohamed Mursi was a military coup, lawmakers …
San Diego mayor apologizes for disrespect toward female staffers
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – San Diego Mayor Bob Filner admitted on Thursday to behaving inappropriately toward female staff members but indicated he would not resign, saying he wants to prove he is “capable of change.”
North Dakota clinic is on front lines of abortion-rights battle
FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) – The signs outside the Red River Women’s Clinic in downtown Fargo suggest a place under siege: “It is a federal crime to block the entrance to this building,” says one. “No Trespassing,” says another.
House passes controversial farm bill without food stamps
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives defied a White House veto threat and passed a controversial farm bill on Thursday that expands the taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance system but omitted food stamps for the …
Obama cautious on his role in Congress immigration debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama is treading carefully in deciding how visible a role he should play during perhaps the most delicate stage in the effort to overhaul U.S. immigration laws.
Washington state marijuana regulators want more federal clarity on rules
OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) – Two Washington state regulators who are drafting rules for the state’s newly legal recreational marijuana industry said they would benefit from clearer directives by the federal government on how to build a system that w…
U.S. judge rules against new Guantanamo detainee search policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Thursday invalidated a new military policy dealing with searches of detainees at Guantanamo Bay before and after their meetings or phone calls with attorneys.
Senate lawmakers advance ATF director nominee
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Senate committee on Thursday voted narrowly in favor of President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
House Republicans eye winding down Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Republicans on Thursday unveiled draft legislation that would wind down mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over a five-year period and sharply reduce the government’s role in the market.
