Politics May 19 To save Puerto Rico from drowning in debt, House strikes deal with White House House Republicans and Democrats reached a rare, election-year deal with the White House to try to rescue Puerto Rico from $70 billion in debt as millions of Americans in the cash-strapped U.S. territory struggle with the loss of basic services.
Politics May 18 House bill would scale back number of free school meals WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday weighed legislation that could lower the number of students receiving free and reduced-price meals at school.
Economy May 14 GOP fails to meet self-imposed deadline on Puerto Rico’s debt House Republicans have missed a self-imposed deadline for a plan to help Puerto Rico manage $70 billion in debt.
Politics May 10 Garland submits questionnaire as Judiciary Committee stonewalls The questionnaire is a standard early step in the vetting of any judicial nominee. The lengthy survey typically is drafted by the committee, completed by the nominee, and then reviewed and made public by the committee in advance of committee…
Nation May 06 Emma and Noah were 2015’s most popular baby names For the second year in a row, Emma and Noah top the annual list of top baby names, according to the Social Security Administration.
Politics Apr 25 Attack ads complicate Congress’ efforts to help Puerto Rico avoid default WASHINGTON — Debt-ridden Puerto Rico faces a $422 million bond payment deadline Sunday with no sign Congress will act in time to help.
World Apr 14 Puerto Rico faces defaults as Congress stalls on way to help WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico is facing a deadline for a multimillion-dollar bond payment next month as House Republicans struggle to find a way to help the island deal with its $70 billion debt.
Politics Apr 04 4 issues that remain in limbo in Congress Congress increasingly is being defined by what it's not doing this election year. The Senate returns this week with a strong majority of Republicans saying no to any consideration of President Barack Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court. No hearings,…
Nation Apr 03 Top issues in congressional limbo include spending, Garland nomination The Senate returns this week with a strong majority of Republicans saying no to any consideration of President Barack Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court. And in the House, where lawmakers return from their break April 12, conservative opposition could…
Politics Apr 01 FDA proposes limit for arsenic in baby rice cereal WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration on Friday urged the food industry to reduce the already tiny amount of arsenic found in baby rice cereals.