‘Politics’ Articles
President Obama hits Mitt Romney with subliminal messaging attack
President Obama is taking subliminal shots at Mitt Romney, over and over again. Read more...
U.S. plans $2.8 billion upgrade of F-16 fighter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it plans a $2.8 billion upgrade of about 350 of its aging F-16 multi-role fighter planes to help offset slower purchases of the next-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Key Senate Republican says drilling bill faces hurdles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Republican on the Senate energy committee on Thursday acknowledged passing legislation to boost domestic energy production will be a tough task this year, even as Republicans maneuver to keep the focus on energy issues ahead of the November elections.
House panel rejects heavier trucks on highways
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A congressional committee on Thursday rejected a plan to allow heavier trucks on all U.S. highways, dealing a blow to large businesses that rely on the biggest rigs to ship their goods.
Republicans eye government jobs to limit defense cuts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Senate Republicans wanting to spare the military from further deep spending cuts on Thursday unveiled a money-saving proposal to slash the federal workforce by 5 percent instead.
Komen move on Planned Parenthood sparks abortion row
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A decision by Susan G. Komen for the Cure to cut funding for Planned Parenthood erupted into a crisis over abortion rights on Thursday, fueling an angry public debate about the future of the leading breast cancer charity.
Senate panel backs tough pressure on Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Banking transactions with Iran and financing for its oil shipments could come under tougher scrutiny after a bipartisan sanctions bill easily passed a key Senate Committee on Thursday.
Obama says draws from Christian faith to craft policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to emphasize his Christian faith on Thursday, telling a key election-year voting bloc that he prays every morning and has crafted elements of his economic policies in line with Jesus' teachings.
