Nation Aug 28 EPA says new rule will protect drinking water for 37 states The Environmental Protection Agency says it is going forward with a new federal rule to protect small streams, tributaries and wetlands, despite a court ruling that blocked the measure in 13 central and Western states.
Politics Aug 18 U.S. proposes to cut methane from oil, gas production by nearly half The Obama administration is proposing to cut methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas production by nearly half over the next decade in an unprecedented step to curb climate change.
Politics Jun 25 Veterans Affairs says agency faces $2.5 billion budget shortfall The Department of Veterans Affairs said Thursday it faces a budget shortfall of more than $2.5 billion, mainly because of increased demand by veterans for health care, including new life-saving treatments for Hepatitis C.
Nation Jun 24 Rail regulator says Dec. 31 deadline stands for safety technology installation The nation's top railroad regulator said Wednesday she will enforce a Dec. 31 deadline for commuter and freight railroads to install safety technology that experts say could have prevented a deadly Amtrak derailment last month.
Politics Jun 19 EPA proposes tougher mileage standards for trucks WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is issuing new rules intended to improve fuel efficiency for medium and heavy-duty trucks and cut pollution blamed for global warming.
Nation Jun 04 EPA says fracking has not caused widespread damage to drinking water but safeguards needed The Environmental Protection Agency says hydraulic fracturing activities have not led to widespread harm to drinking water in the United States. But the agency also says the controversial drilling technique could affect drinking water if safeguards aren't maintained.
Politics May 31 GOP lawmakers pledge to ‘rein in’ Obama environmental measures Republicans are trying to stymie President Barack Obama on a second-term priority: his environmental legacy.
Nation May 14 VA wastes $5 billion a year in improper purchases WASHINGTON — A senior official at the Department of Veterans Affairs says the agency is improperly spending at least $5 billion a year for medical care and supplies that are being purchased outside of required practices for competitive bidding and…
Politics May 05 Coal-reliant states attack Obama administration’s climate change plan The Obama administration's far-reaching plan to address climate change would cause job losses and lead to higher electricity prices and even power outages, attorneys general from two energy-producing states said Tuesday.
Politics Apr 23 House committee investigating Benghazi calls Hillary Clinton to testify about emails The chairman of a House committee investigating the 2012 attacks on Americans in Benghazi, Libya, has called former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to testify next month, setting up a high-profile showdown over Clinton's use of a private email…