Senate candidates in Massachusetts spar on abortion, gay marriage
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (Reuters) – The five candidates running for Massachusetts’ open seat in the U.S. Senate sparred on social issues on Wednesday, staking out opposing views on abortion and gay marriage in the first debate to feature candidates from…
Some healthcare costs may rise when “Obamacare” implemented: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s top healthcare adviser acknowledged on Tuesday that costs could rise in the individual health insurance market, particularly for men and younger people, because of the landmark 2010 healthcare restructuri…
Two congressmen urge USTR designate China for trade secret theft
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two senior Democrats in the House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Obama administration to formally target China for the theft of U.S. trade secrets, a move they said could lead to duties on Chinese goods if U.S. concerns…
Michigan official wants progress in Detroit before funds released
LANSING, Michigan (Reuters) – The newly appointed emergency manager for the City of Detroit has an impressive resume, sweeping powers and at least a temporary reservoir of good will as he seeks a financial turnaround of Michigan’s biggest and nearly ba…
Analysis: Supreme Court energizes gay rights even as it resists
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – After two days of Supreme Court arguments over same-sex marriage, the United States may be left with this irony: While the high court is not likely to alter the constitutional landscape for gays, the justices nevertheless have pr…
Republicans in Massachusetts Senate race debate abortion, Social Security
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (Reuters) – The three Republicans seeking to fill Massachusetts’ open seat in the Senate sparred over social issues on Wednesday, staking out opposing views on abortion and social programs in the first debate to feature candidate…
Next step in Obama charm offensive: Dinner with Republican senators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will launch a new round of schmoozing with his political opponents when he sits down to dinner with a dozen Republican senators on April 10.
Arkansas Senate votes to override veto of voter ID bill
LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled Arkansas Senate voted 21-12 on Wednesday to override a veto by the state’s Democrat governor of a bill that would require voters to show photo identification.
Supreme Court indicates it may strike down marriage law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court seemed to be leaning on Wednesday toward striking down a law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples in a move that would reflect a shift in Americans’ attitudes about gay marriage.
Senators say they expect to deliver immigration bill
NOGALES, Ariz (Reuters) – Members of a bipartisan group of eight Senators took their quest for a deal on immigration reform to the Arizona-Mexico border on Wednesday where they said they were on track to deliver a bill when Congress resumes next month….
