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Republicans push $915 billion spending bill
Dec 15, 2011 04:43 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans introduced a $915 billion spending bill in the House of Representatives early on Thursday in an attempt to force Democrats to finalize legislation that would keep the U.S. government operating beyond the weekend.
Republicans introduce $915 billion spending bill
Dec 15, 2011 04:11 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans introduced a $915 billion spending bill early on Thursday in an attempt to force Democrats to finalize legislation that would keep the U.S. government operating beyond the weekend.
Liz Taylor couture soars to $2.6 million at auction
Dec 15, 2011 00:44 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) One of actress Elizabeth Taylor's Dior evening gowns sold for $362,500, boosting the total for the auction of her haute couture to $2.6 million at Christie's.
Republicans take aim at U.S. nuclear chief
Dec 14, 2011 08:05 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Responding to a bitter power struggle at the U.S. nuclear safety regulator, Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are drawing up legislation that would rein in the authority of the agency's chairman.
$116 million auction of Liz Taylor jewels smashes records
Dec 14, 2011 05:12 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An auction of actress Elizabeth Taylor's world-renowned jewels took in $116 million, more than double the record for a single collection and setting new marks for pearls, colorless diamonds and Indian jewels.
Republican Romney hits Gingrich over Medicare plan
Dec 09, 2011 17:32 EST
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney hit surging presidential rival Newt Gingrich in Iowa on Friday for attacking a Republican plan to reform Medicare but left the harshest criticism to his campaign surrogates.
South Carolina could be Perry's last stand
Dec 09, 2011 16:12 EST
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - South Carolina might be the last stand for Texas Governor Rick Perry if he fails to kick-start his U.S. presidential bid soon.
Cain may find pot of gold at end of campaign trail
Dec 08, 2011 14:59 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The campaign trail did not end at the White House for Herman Cain, but it might yet lead him to a pot of gold.
Cain may find pot of gold at end of campaign trail
Dec 08, 2011 14:56 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The campaign trail did not end at the White House for Herman Cain, but it might yet lead him to a pot of gold.
Cain may find pot of gold at end of campaign trail
Dec 08, 2011 14:41 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The campaign trail did not end at the White House for Herman Cain, but it might yet lead him to a pot of gold.
House Republicans fall into line on payroll tax
Dec 08, 2011 13:55 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives were falling into line on Thursday behind a bill to extend a payroll tax break for workers after leaders sweetened the legislation with a provision that has drawn a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
House Republicans fall into line on payroll tax
Dec 08, 2011 12:22 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives were falling into line on Thursday behind a bill to extend a payroll tax break for workers after leaders sweetened the legislation with a provision that has drawn a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
Brazil scandal wave now threatens trade minister
Dec 08, 2011 11:16 EST
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's trade and industry minister faced pressure on Thursday to explain his personal wealth, becoming the latest and one of the most high-profile members of President Dilma Rousseff's cabinet to be targeted by the media over alleged ethics breaches.
Wary U.S. uncertain of Israel's Iran plans
Dec 07, 2011 12:13 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration does not know Israel's intentions regarding potential military action against Iran, and the uncertainty is stoking concern in Washington, where the preferred course for now is sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
Wary U.S. uncertain of Israel's Iran plans
Dec 07, 2011 01:33 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration does not know Israel's intentions regarding potential military action against Iran, and the uncertainty is stoking concern in Washington, where the preferred course for now is sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
FAA chief resigns over drunken driving charge
Dec 06, 2011 17:46 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. aviation safety official resigned on Tuesday over a drunken driving charge.
Obama, fellow Democrats push tax cut extension
Dec 05, 2011 18:07 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama prodded congressional Republicans on Monday to extend a payroll tax cut, and his fellow Democrats proposed to fund it with spending cuts and a "tiny surtax" on the rich.
FAA chief on leave over drunk driving arrest
Dec 05, 2011 17:29 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. aviation safety official, Randy Babbitt, took an immediate leave of absence on Monday after he was arrested on a drunk driving charge over the weekend, officials said.
Obama, fellow Democrats push tax cut extension
Dec 05, 2011 15:23 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama cranked up pressure on congressional Republicans on Monday to extend a payroll tax cut, and his fellow Democrats proposed to fund it with spending cuts and a "tiny surtax" on the rich.
FAA chief on leave after drunken driving arrest
Dec 05, 2011 14:37 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. aviation safety official, Randy Babbitt, left his job temporarily on Monday following a drunken driving arrest over the weekend, Transportation Department officials said.
