Politics Dec 16 Obama signs bill to review civil rights-era killings Racially motivated, civil rights-era killings that are now cold cases will get fresh looks under legislation signed by President Barack Obama.
Politics Dec 10 Congress sends bill to Obama on civil rights-era killings Congress has sent legislation to President Barack Obama's desk that would continue reviews of racially motivated killings in the civil rights era that are now cold cases.
Nation Dec 07 House Republicans plan to overhaul nation’s food stamps program The GOP majority on the House Agriculture Committee released a two-year review of the program on Wednesday that stops short of making specific policy recommendations, but hints at areas where Republicans could focus: strengthening work requirements and perhaps issuing new…
Politics Nov 23 Vilsack says Democrats need better message for rural America Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack has for years told anyone who will pay attention that Democrats need a better message for rural America.
Politics Nov 21 EpiPen manufacturer will be a no-show at Senate hearing WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical company Mylan is refusing to testify at a congressional hearing next week on a settlement between the company and the Justice Department over its life-saving EpiPen.
Politics Nov 15 House Democrats delay leadership elections and decision to reinstall Pelosi House Democrats have decided to delay their leadership elections and the decision on whether to keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader.
Health Nov 15 Will Trump, a fast-food fan, remake healthy school lunches? Children grumbling about healthier school meal rules championed by first lady Michelle Obama may have reason to cheer Trump's election as the billionaire businessman is a proud patron of Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonald's while promising to curb federal regulations.
Politics Nov 01 If Clinton wins, more in GOP say no to full Supreme Court Some Republican lawmakers suggest they would be fine with just eight for four years more rather than have Hillary Clinton fill the vacancy.
Nation Oct 17 As time runs out, dozens of judge nominees waiting on Senate WASHINGTON — Federal judges in New Jersey have struggled with a workload approaching 700 cases each, nearly double what’s manageable, because of judicial vacancies. In Texas, close to a dozen district judgeships remain open, more than in any other state.
Health Sep 21 Mylan CEO defends EpiPen cost to angry lawmakers The head of pharmaceutical company Mylan is defending the cost for life-saving EpiPens, signaling the company has no plans to lower prices despite a public outcry and questions from skeptical lawmakers.