Nation Jun 20 Gun control votes move forward, but with little chance of changing laws Polls show large numbers of Americans agree with the need for at least some limited gun measures such as background checks. But Democrats have been unable to translate that into legislation because the NRA is able to mobilize and energize…
Politics Jun 15 After filibuster, Democratic senator claims progress on gun control The filibuster lasted roughly 15 hours and ended early Thursday.
Nation Jun 10 Strong House vote bolsters prospects for Puerto Rico bill Help for debt-stricken Puerto Rico may be just weeks away as a strong House vote bolstered prospects in the Senate for a rescue package to ease the U.S. territory's crippling $70 billion debt.
Politics Jun 09 House passes bill to help ease Puerto Rico’s debt The House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a rescue package for debt-stricken Puerto Rico, clearing a major hurdle in the ongoing effort to bring relief to the U.S. territory of 3.5 million Americans.
Politics Jun 07 Ryan focuses on policy, says Trump made ‘textbook definition of a racist comment’ WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday proposed an overhaul of the nation's poverty programs, the first of several policy plans aimed at uniting Republicans fractured by a contentious election and Donald Trump's personality-driven politics.
Health Jun 01 New federal guidelines pressure food industry to lower salt The proposed guidelines are voluntary, so the industry won't be required to comply. Many of those companies and restaurants have already worked to reduce sodium. But the idea is to persuade them to take a more consistent approach.
Nation May 25 Rare bipartisan deal attempts to shore up Puerto Rico’s runaway finances The bill to create a financial control board and restructure some of the U.S. territory's $70 billion debt has support from House Republican and Democratic leaders, as well as the Obama administration. But some bondholders, unions and island officials have…
Health May 20 Added sugar takes center stage in new food label rules Nutrition advocates have long asked for the added sugars line on the label because it's impossible for consumers to know how much sugar in an item is naturally occurring, like that in fruit and dairy products, and how much is…
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.