‘Obamacare’ foes renew attack after employer mandate delayed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans launched a fresh assault on “Obamacare” Wednesday, promising a congressional inquiry after the White House delayed a requirement for employer-provided health insurance until after the 2014 congressional elections.
Obamacare implementation delay no boon for hiring
(Reuters) – The Obama administration’s decision to delay a key provision of the healthcare law, by giving employers an extra year to offer insurance coverage, is not expected to significantly impact 2014 hiring since many big businees were prepared for…
Illinois ex-Governor Ryan released after five years confinement
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Former Illinois Governor George Ryan was released Wednesday morning from home confinement, after serving more than five years in prison on corruption charges.
North Carolina latest state to seek tighter abortion clinic rules
(Reuters) – Stricter rules for abortion clinics were approved by the North Carolina Senate on Wednesday, adding that state to the ranks of a growing number nationwide seeking to tighten regulations.
House may vote soon on controversial auditor issue
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote soon on whether an auditor industry watchdog can force companies to switch auditors every few years, breaking up some business ties that have lasted over a century.
Analysis: Could the U.S. delay Obamacare’s mandate for individuals, too?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama can expect mounting pressure to make new concessions on healthcare reform, especially the requirement that all Americans obtain insurance, after delaying penalties for businesses for the first year of his p…
NSA hit with furloughs starting next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Security Agency, the spy agency thrown into the public eye following former contractor Edward Snowden’s disclosures, is getting hit with furloughs starting next week.
U.S. declines to criticize Egypt’s military as Mursi ousted
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States declined on Wednesday to criticize Egypt’s military, even as it was ousting Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi from power.
Senate bill could slash illegal immigration by 50 percent: CBO
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate-passed immigration bill would significantly reduce the flow of illegal immigrants, but increased U.S.-Mexico border security costs would eat into projected budget savings, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wed…
Strong ties bind spy agencies and Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Silicon Valley has tried to distance itself from the controversial U.S. surveillance programs exposed by Edward Snowden, but there is a long history of close cooperation between technology companies and the intelligence commun…
