Politics News

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

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 ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

Senate 'Fire Department' seeks to ease partisan rancor

By Donna Smith

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Call it a humble effort to douse the flames of dysfunction and paralysis in the U.S. Senate.

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