White House expects Russia to look at all options to expel Snowden back to U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Monday said it expects the Russian government to “look at all options available” to expel former government contractor Edward Snowden back to the United States to face espionage charges.
Senate leader Reid says no to farm law extension
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives needs to solve its farm bill impasse by enacting the Senate’s bipartisan bill, Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Monday, warning that the Democrat-run Senate will not exten…
NFL’s help sought in promoting Obama health plan as outreach begins
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration is seeking the help of major U.S. sports organizations, including the National Football League, to persuade young and healthy Americans to sign up for medical insurance coverage later this year, officials…
Analysis: For Obama, a world of Snowden troubles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Since his first day in office, President Barack Obama’s foreign policy has rested on outreach: resetting ties with Russia, building a partnership with China and offering a fresh start with antagonistic leaders from Iran to Venezu…
Analysis: For Obama, a world of Snowden troubles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Since his first day in office, President Barack Obama’s foreign policy has rested on outreach: resetting ties with Russia, building a partnership with China and offering a fresh start with antagonistic leaders from Iran to Venezu…
Key Democrat sees pressure on House to permit U.S. immigration vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington may again be the site of massive civil-rights rallies, this time pressuring the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives to approve a pathway to U.S. citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, a key Democ…
Stakeholders brace for White House move on power plant emissions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Before President Barack Obama unveils a plan to lower carbon emissions from thousands of existing U.S. power plants, stakeholders on all sides of the issue have attempted to make their mark on the regulations.
U.S. seeks Snowden’s extradition, urges Hong Kong to act quickly
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Saturday it wants Hong Kong to extradite Edward Snowden and urged it to act quickly, paving the way for what could be a lengthy legal battle to prosecute the former National Security Agency contractor on…
Obama to lay out climate change plan in speech on Tuesday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Saturday that he will outline a climate change plan on Tuesday centered around reducing pollution from carbon emissions as he attempts to make good on a pledge for his second term.
U.S. seeks Snowden’s extradition, urges Hong Kong to act quickly
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Saturday it wants Hong Kong to extradite Edward Snowden and urged it to act quickly, paving the way for what could be a lengthy legal battle to prosecute the former National Security Agency contractor on…
