Apr 16 USDA to propose standards for organic seafood raised in U.S. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press After more than a decade of delays, the government is moving toward allowing the sale of U.S.-raised organic fish and shellfish. But don't expect it in the grocery store anytime soon. Continue reading
Apr 15 Rubio raises $1.25 million online during first campaign day By Philip Elliott, Associated Press Sen. Marco Rubio raised $1.25 million online during his first full day as a White House candidate. A source close to Rubio's campaign said Wednesday that the amount is the entire sum the Florida Republican had hoped to raise before… Continue reading
Apr 15 Congress ponders giving president 'fast track' authority on trade deals By News Desk The Senate is expected soon to start debating whether to grant the president “trade promotion authority” or “fast track”, which would enable the president to put trade agreements before Congress for up-or-down votes, rather than allowing amendments or filibuster opportunities. Continue reading
Apr 14 Congress OKs bill reshaping Medicare doctors' fees By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Conservatives hated that it's expected to swell federal deficits over the coming decade. Liberals complained that it shortchanged health programs for children and women. But after years of complaints and failed efforts, huge majorities of both parties in… Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 11:01 Despite skepticism of Iran, 'no good alternatives' to making a deal, says Sen. Flake By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 2:49 Senators reach bipartisan agreement on Iran oversight bill By PBS News Hour Senators wrapped up a deal on a bill that would enable Congress to weigh in on a nuclear agreement with Iran. The White House suggested that under the new revision, the president's veto threat might go away. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch: Commemorating Abraham Lincoln's final hours with events at Ford's Theatre By Ariel Min It was less than a week after the end of the Civil War that John Wilkes Booth took the shot that would change America forever. One hundred and fifty years later, America celebrates the life of President Abraham Lincoln. Continue reading
Apr 14 Senate committee to challenge Obama with vote on Iran bill By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a direct challenge to the White House, a Senate committee is to vote on a bill that would give Congress a chance to weigh in on any final nuclear agreement that can be reached with Iran. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 8:21 Why Clinton's campaign wants us to think we don't really know her By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch 3:22 Clinton makes voters the focus of her 2016 announcement By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton released a video on Sunday saying she is officially running for president, before kicking off a campaign trip to Iowa. On Monday, Sen. Marco Rubio announced that he, too, is joining the 2016 race for the White House. Continue watching