Jul 01 Why the government let many trade schools become diploma mills By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press WASHINGTON — How did trade schools go from being mom-and-pop shops that trained mechanics and hair stylists to making billions on Wall Street? And if the industry is as predatory as the Education Department and many lawmakers suggest, why didn't… Continue reading
Jun 25 Veterans Affairs says agency faces $2.5 billion budget shortfall By Matthew Daly, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch 4:21 How Obama’s fast-track authority came to pass By PBS News Hour The Senate gave final passage to the near-dead Trade Promotion Authority, which paves the way for a major international trade pact. To explore how it was revived, Gwen Ifill talks to political director Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Jun 23 Trade bill clears Senate hurdle, at brink of final passage By Charles Babington, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's trade agenda has survived a crucial Senate vote and seems well-positioned to become law. Continue reading
Jun 23 McConnell asks senators to cast pro-trade vote once more By Charles Babington, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz of Texas has dropped his previous support for President Barack Obama's trade agenda only hours before a crucial Senate vote Tuesday, complicating GOP leaders' hopes of enacting the legislation. Continue reading
Jun 16 Senate votes to ban torture By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The Senate has passed a measure aimed at ensuring that the United States never tortures detainees again. Continue reading
Jun 14 Senate bill renews debate over expanded access to contraception By Rialda Zukic Democratic Sen. Patty Murray's introduction of the Affordability is Access Act this week has renewed debate nationwide about birth control access and affordability. Continue reading
Jun 14 Trade loss proves ominous sign for Obama during challenging month By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press The trade defeat in Congress was an ominous sign in a month of challenges that could help determine President Obama's standing for the rest of his second term. Continue reading
Jun 04 Twitter shuts down Politiwoops website By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Twitter has killed a website dedicated to publishing the deleted tweets of politicians, including members of Congress, governors and candidates for president, the Sunlight Foundation announced Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 6:22 Massive airbag recall could take months to notify owners, years to fix By PBS News Hour The largest auto recall in U.S. history has affected 11 major auto companies, 34 million vehicles and dozens of models. It could take the manufacturer Takata two years to make all the replacements. So what’s an owner of one of… Continue watching