Mar 14 Scott Brown looks to test 2014 waters By Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe He’s already taken the Penguin Plunge. Now it appears Scott Brown is ready to ride the 2014 wave. Continue reading
Mar 13 Obama signs order to strengthen overtime rules By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press President Barack Obama is seeking changes in overtime rules that will make millions of workers eligible for time-and-a-half pay for their extra work. Obama intends to sign a presidential memorandum Thursday directing the Labor Department to propose rules that expand… Continue reading
Mar 13 Government agency proposes 'electronic logs' for trucks and buses to prevent accidents By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Commercial trucks and buses that cross state lines would have to be equipped with electronic devices that record how many hours the vehicles are in operation, according to a government proposal Thursday aimed at preventing accidents by tired… Continue reading
Mar 13 Holder backs proposal to lessen punishment for nonviolent drug traffickers By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday endorsed a proposal that would result in shorter prison sentences for many nonviolent drug traffickers, saying the change would rein in runaway federal prison costs and create a fairer criminal justice system. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch Can the GOP turn a Florida win into midterm momentum? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 12 White House promotes economic issues facing women By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Add pay equity to President Barack Obama's 2014 do-it-himself wish list. The White House is launching a campaign to promote a host of economic issues facing women, a key voting bloc in this year's midterm election. Obama is… Continue reading
Mar 12 Obama hosts Ukrainian prime minister at the White House By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- In a diplomatic dig at Russia, President Barack Obama is hosting the new Ukrainian prime minister at the White House, a high-profile gesture aimed at cementing the West's allegiance to Ukraine's fledgling government. The meeting Wednesday between Obama… Continue reading
Mar 12 GOP victory in Florida sends early warning to Democrats By Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe The victory by Republican David Jolly in Florida’s special election Tuesday gives the GOP bragging rights heading into November’s midterm contests and sends a warning sign to Democrats running this fall. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch Speaker Boehner: Administration can't be trusted on immigration By PBS News Hour Continue watching