Thu, May 24, 2012
Most Americans think campaign money aids rich
By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans, no matter what their political party, believe there is too much money in politics and reject the ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
Sen. Murkowski's fresh energy plan to look beyond 2012
By Roberta Rampton and Ayesha Rascoe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Frustrated by the gridlock that has stalled Congress leading into the 2012 presidential elections in November ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
U.N. rights chief to stay two more years; U.S., Syria aren't fans
By Louis Charbonneau
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly on Thursday renewed the mandate of the world body's human rights chief ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
Senate panel backs $631 billion in defense spending
By David Alexander
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Thursday to authorize $631.4 billion in defense spending for the 2013 fiscal year ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
White House contest looms over Virginia Senate race
By Patricia Zengerle
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (Reuters) - Virginia's Tim Kaine was one of the first state governors to endorse Barack Obama for president in ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
Democrats rush money to Wisconsin for Walker recall
By Brendan O'Brien
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Democratic governors pledged $1 million on Thursday to pay for Wisconsin television advertisements in a final push to ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
Nuclear waste expert tapped as top nuclear regulator
By Roberta Rampton
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he will nominate Allison Macfarlane, an expert in nuclear waste, as the nation ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
Departing prosecutor Fitzgerald rules out politics
By Andrew Stern
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Departing U.S. prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, known for being tough on corrupt politicians, ruled out running for political office ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
Supreme Court limits reach of 1974 real estate law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court on Thursday made it harder for home buyers to sue mortgage lenders for certain overcharges at settlement, limiting the reach ...
Thu, May 24, 2012
Fifth day ends without verdict in ex-Senator Edwards' trial
By Colleen Jenkins
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors deciding the fate of former U.S. Senator John Edwards in his campaign finance trial appeared ...
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