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Christie fires aide in NJ bridge scandal; prosecutor launches probe

YoopyaJan 10, 2014December 3, 20230

(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Thursday fired a top aide who apparently helped orchestrate massive traffic jams at a busy commuter bridge

N.J. Gov. Christie says misled by staff in bridge scandal

YoopyaJan 9, 2014December 10, 20230

(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Wednesday said he was misled by his staff after fresh revelations that a top aide played a

U.S. acts to keep minority, disabled students out of jail

YoopyaJan 8, 2014December 3, 20230

(Reuters) – The Justice and Education departments unveiled guidelines on Wednesday to prevent schools from violating civil rights laws and keep students out of jail

Yellen gets final stamp of approval to head U.S. Fed

YoopyaJan 7, 2014December 3, 20230

(Reuters) – Janet Yellen, a key force behind the Federal Reserve’s unprecedented and controversial efforts to boost the U.S.economy, was confirmed by the Senate on

Wyoming Senate hopeful Cheney to drop out: reports

YoopyaJan 6, 2014December 3, 20230

(Reuters) – Liz Cheney, the oldest daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, plans to end her bid to run as a Republican for Wyoming’s

Mission accomplished, says Snowden: Washington Post

YoopyaDec 24, 2013January 31, 20240

(Reuters) – Former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden, who revealed extensive details of global electronic surveillance by the U.S. spy agency, said in

In wake of budget deal, Congress slices up trillion-dollar pie

YoopyaDec 23, 2013February 2, 20240

(Reuters) – As Washington empties out for the holidays, a final budget fight will play out in the nearly empty Capitol building as congressional staffers

Tech executives press Obama to reform surveillance practices

YoopyaDec 18, 2013January 31, 20240

(Reuters) – Technology company executives pressed President Barack Obama on Tuesday to rein in the U.S. government’s electronic spying after a court dealt a blow

US boosts support for Philippines security forces

YoopyaDec 17, 2013January 31, 20240

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States will provide the Philippines’ security forces with $40 million in new assistance in part to help the country

AP-GfK poll: Health law seen as eroding coverage

YoopyaDec 16, 2013December 31, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans who already have health insurance are blaming President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul for their rising premiums and deductibles, and overall