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Jury deliberates sixth day in John Edwards' trial
(2012-05-25)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors began their sixth day of deliberations on Friday in former Senator John Edwards' federal campaign finance case, with hundreds of trial exhibits at their disposal to help decide the ex-presidential candidate's fate.
(2012-05-25)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors began their sixth day of deliberations on Friday in former Senator John Edwards' federal campaign finance case, with hundreds of trial exhibits at their disposal to help decide the ex-presidential candidate's fate.
Wisconsin's progressivism faces a recall
(2012-05-25)
COLUMBUS, Wisc. (Reuters) - Tea Party activist Larry Gamble has spent the last few months leading an effort to disqualify the signatures of some of the 1 million residents who petitioned to recall Wisconsin's governor, Republican Scott Walker. The petition protests Walker's Act 10, which eliminates collective bargaining rights for most public workers, among other anti-union measures.
(2012-05-25)
COLUMBUS, Wisc. (Reuters) - Tea Party activist Larry Gamble has spent the last few months leading an effort to disqualify the signatures of some of the 1 million residents who petitioned to recall Wisconsin's governor, Republican Scott Walker. The petition protests Walker's Act 10, which eliminates collective bargaining rights for most public workers, among other anti-union measures.
House to vote on tax cuts before August break
(2012-05-25)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on renewing historically low individual tax rates before its August recess, a top Republican said on Friday, in what will be the opening gambit of a months-long, pivotal fight over tax policy.
Teacher unions fight to keep clout with Democrats
(2012-05-25)
(Reuters) - The email did not mince words. It came from an officer at a California teachers union, and he was irate.
Obama campaign targeting Romney's record as governor
(2012-05-24)
CHICAGO/DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - After weeks of painting Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney as a job-slashing corporate raider, President Barack Obama and his re-election campaign are broadening their attack to include Romney's record as Massachusetts governor, arguing his policies hurt the state.
(2012-05-24)
CHICAGO/DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - After weeks of painting Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney as a job-slashing corporate raider, President Barack Obama and his re-election campaign are broadening their attack to include Romney's record as Massachusetts governor, arguing his policies hurt the state.
Nuclear waste expert tapped as top nuclear regulator
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he will nominate Allison Macfarlane, an expert in nuclear waste, as the nation's top nuclear safety cop, seeking to turn the page on a period of bitter acrimony at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he will nominate Allison Macfarlane, an expert in nuclear waste, as the nation's top nuclear safety cop, seeking to turn the page on a period of bitter acrimony at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Senate panel backs $631 billion in defense spending
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Thursday to authorize $631.4 billion in defense spending for the 2013 fiscal year, blocking plans to cut the Air Force and ordering offsetting reductions in Pentagon civilian personnel to stay within the president's budget limits.
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Thursday to authorize $631.4 billion in defense spending for the 2013 fiscal year, blocking plans to cut the Air Force and ordering offsetting reductions in Pentagon civilian personnel to stay within the president's budget limits.
Most Americans think campaign money aids rich
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans, no matter what their political party, believe there is too much money in politics and reject the idea that people should be allowed to spend what they want, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Thursday.
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans, no matter what their political party, believe there is too much money in politics and reject the idea that people should be allowed to spend what they want, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Thursday.
Obama campaign to target Romney's record as governor
(2012-05-24)
CHICAGO (Reuters) - After weeks of painting Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney as a job-slashing corporate raider, President Barack Obama's campaign plans to broaden its focus to Romney's time as Massachusetts governor, arguing his policies hurt the state.
(2012-05-24)
CHICAGO (Reuters) - After weeks of painting Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney as a job-slashing corporate raider, President Barack Obama's campaign plans to broaden its focus to Romney's time as Massachusetts governor, arguing his policies hurt the state.
Sen. Murkowski's fresh energy plan to look beyond 2012
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Frustrated by the gridlock that has stalled Congress leading into the 2012 presidential elections in November, the top Republican on the Senate Energy Committee is drafting what she hopes is a fresh look at the big-picture energy policy.
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Frustrated by the gridlock that has stalled Congress leading into the 2012 presidential elections in November, the top Republican on the Senate Energy Committee is drafting what she hopes is a fresh look at the big-picture energy policy.
Fifth day ends without verdict in ex-Senator Edwards' trial
(2012-05-24)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors deciding the fate of former U.S. Senator John Edwards in his campaign finance trial appeared on Thursday to be immersed in a detailed review of money spent by a supporter on the ex-presidential candidate's mistress and political aide.
(2012-05-24)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors deciding the fate of former U.S. Senator John Edwards in his campaign finance trial appeared on Thursday to be immersed in a detailed review of money spent by a supporter on the ex-presidential candidate's mistress and political aide.
Senate panel backs $525.8 billion in Pentagon spending
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Thursday to authorize $525.8 billion in defense spending for the 2013 fiscal year, blocking President Barack Obama's proposed Air Force cuts while reducing Pentagon civilian personnel to stay within the president's budget limits.
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Thursday to authorize $525.8 billion in defense spending for the 2013 fiscal year, blocking President Barack Obama's proposed Air Force cuts while reducing Pentagon civilian personnel to stay within the president's budget limits.
White House contest looms over Virginia Senate race
(2012-05-24)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (Reuters) - Virginia's Tim Kaine was one of the first state governors to endorse Barack Obama for president in 2008, he worked with Obama as head of the Democratic National Committee, and he is still one of the president's leading supporters.
(2012-05-24)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (Reuters) - Virginia's Tim Kaine was one of the first state governors to endorse Barack Obama for president in 2008, he worked with Obama as head of the Democratic National Committee, and he is still one of the president's leading supporters.
Democrats rush money to Wisconsin for Walker recall
(2012-05-24)
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Democratic governors pledged $1 million on Thursday to pay for Wisconsin television advertisements in a final push to recall Republican Governor Scott Walker, who has a small but consistent lead in polls before the June 5 vote.
(2012-05-24)
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Democratic governors pledged $1 million on Thursday to pay for Wisconsin television advertisements in a final push to recall Republican Governor Scott Walker, who has a small but consistent lead in polls before the June 5 vote.
Jury in ex-Senator Edwards' trial asks to see more evidence
(2012-05-24)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors deciding whether former U.S. Senator John Edwards broke federal election laws while running for president asked for 20 more pieces of evidence on Thursday, suggesting their fifth day of deliberations is likely not their last.
(2012-05-24)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors deciding whether former U.S. Senator John Edwards broke federal election laws while running for president asked for 20 more pieces of evidence on Thursday, suggesting their fifth day of deliberations is likely not their last.
Departing prosecutor Fitzgerald rules out politics
(2012-05-24)
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Departing U.S. prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, known for being tough on corrupt politicians, ruled out running for political office himself on Thursday, but said public service is "in my blood."
Supreme court limits reach of 1974 real estate law
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court on Thursday made it harder for home buyers to sue mortgage lenders for certain overcharges at settlement, limiting the reach of a provision of a 1974 federal law on real estate settlement procedures.
Jury deliberates fifth day in John Edwards' trial
(2012-05-24)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - A fifth day of jury deliberations got under way on Thursday in former U.S. Senator John Edwards' campaign finance case, which legal experts have said could expand the definition of what qualifies as campaign contributions.
Senate 'Fire Department' seeks to ease partisan rancor
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Call it a humble effort to douse the flames of dysfunction and paralysis in the U.S. Senate.
(2012-05-24)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Call it a humble effort to douse the flames of dysfunction and paralysis in the U.S. Senate.
Obama defends foreign policy record against Republicans
(2012-05-24)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday staunchly defended his foreign policy record against Republican election-year criticism that he has overseen a decline in American power in the world.
(2012-05-24)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday staunchly defended his foreign policy record against Republican election-year criticism that he has overseen a decline in American power in the world.
