Obama says Republicans must end ‘threats’ on fiscal impasse
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama refused to give ground in a fiscal confrontation with Republicans on Tuesday, saying he would negotiate on budget issues only if they agree to re-open the federal government and raise the debt limit with no…
Shutdown woes pile up as Washington gridlock holds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tourism sagged near U.S. national parks, Washington-area workers filed more unemployment claims and futures markets grappled with a lack of data as the government shutdown, now in its second week, stretched across the nation and …
Report warns of farmers gaming U.S. subsidy programs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers must tighten farm subsidy rules to make sure the money goes only to active farmers and landowners, a congressional report said on Tuesday, warning that millions of dollars are at stake.
Charges dismissed in last cases from Occupy Wall Street march
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York prosecutors on Tuesday dismissed charges in the final two cases stemming from the mass arrest of more than 700 people during an Occupy Wall Street march two years ago.
Government shutdown prompts acts of defiance across U.S.
(Reuters) – As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second week, squeezed businessmen, exasperated citizens and even a few fed-up politicians have joined forces across the United States in acts of defiance large and small.
U.S. Treasury says default risks permanent damage to reputation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. Treasury official called on Congress on Tuesday to re-open the government and raise the debt ceiling or risk hurting the United States’ international reputation as a safe haven and stable financial center.
ADM, seeking global HQ, visits Minnesota: state official
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Archer Daniels Midland Co met with Minnesota officials to discuss moving the agricultural trading house’s global headquarters to the state from Illinois, a Minnesota official said on Tuesday.
U.S. aviation still stymied despite recall of FAA staff
(Reuters) – The U.S. government shutdown is blocking Boeing Co and Airbus from delivering aircraft to U.S. airlines and raising safety concerns, even though hundreds of furloughed workers are being recalled this week.
Indiana government, school districts sue over IRS healthcare rule
(Reuters) – The state of Indiana and 15 of its public school districts sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, challenging its use of federal tax subsidies and penalties to implement President Barack Obama’s 2010 healthcare law.
U.S. states, local governments slow to post finance reports: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. states and local governments are taking nearly a year to release annual financial statements, according to a report released on Tuesday as federal regulators crack the whip on giving municipal bond investors timely informati…
