Government News
Judge tosses ex-BP executive's obstruction charge
Judge tosses obstruction charge against ex-BP executive accused of concealing Gulf spill data
Sally Ride to get posthumous Medal of Freedom
Obama to honor Sally Ride, first US woman in space, with posthumous Medal of Freedom
GOP ponders how to capitalize on Obama's woes
As GOP weighs how best to profit from Obama's problems, Democrats hope it overplays its hand
Obama pledges help after Oklahoma tornado
Obama pledges help after tornado, tells Oklahoma governor to call him directly if needs arise
White House promises help after Oklahoma tornado
Obama administration assures Oklahoma officials they'll have all help possible after tornado
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
IG: ex-US Attorney violated department policy with news leak in Fast and Furious probe
Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
Organic industry's political influence rises on Capitol Hill as demand grows for organic foods
Myanmar leader vows justice over communal violence
Myanmar leader vows to bring perpetrators of communal violence to justice
Obama, China's Xi to meet in June in California
Obama, China's Xi plan 2 days of meetings in June in California
Education Department gives 3 more states waivers
Education Secretary Duncan gives 3 more states permission to ignore No Child Left Behind law
High court to weigh in on legislative prayers
Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings
FBI: No arrests in Spokane, Wash., ricin case
FBI says no arrests in Wash. ricin letter case, but releases few details on investigation
US urges Egypt gov't to defend political speech
US deeply concerned by prosecution of political speech in Egypt, urges government to act
Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe
Carney: Senior White House staff, but not Obama, knew of IRS probe; did not intervene
State Dept: Reports of anti-Semitism increase
State Dept. report notes increase in anti-Semitism; special envoy named
Schweitzer elected chairman of Stillwater board
Former Montana Gov. Schweitzer elected chairman of mining company; Senate run still possible
Obama to visit South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania
On Africa swing, Obama, first lady to visit Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania this summer
Court won't get involved in Miss. redistricting
Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Miss. redistricting that NAACP said diluted black vote
Kerry challenges Congress on diplomats' security
Kerry challenges Congress on security at US diplomatic missions, vows to boost protection
Military Bowl moving from RFK to Navy's Stadium
The Military Bowl is moving this season from RFK Stadium in Washington to Navy-Marine Corp Stadium in Annapolis, Md.



