Government News
Republicans delay vote on Perez for Labor post
Senate Republicans use procedural move to delay committee vote on Perez for Labor secretary
Congressmen could be called in Navy kickbacks case
Lawyers: Members of Congress listed as potential defense witnesses in $10M Navy kickbacks case
White House: Syria's future can't include Assad
White House says Assad must leave power, despite efforts to lure rebels, regime into talks
SKorean leader: Nuclear-armed North unacceptable
South Korean leader wants to build trust with North Korea, won't accept nuclear-armed neighbor
Panel votes to ban bonuses at Veterans Affairs
Panel approves five-year moratorium on performance bonuses at VA
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the US and abroad
Panel votes to limit submissions for gun checks
Committee seeks judge's order before names of mentally incompetent vets sent to database
Kerry to return for a new effort on Mideast peace
Sec'y of State Kerry plans another peace-making trip to Middle East in 2 weeks
FTC puts background check sites on notice
Govt warns that companies offering background checks, consumer lists might be violating law
APNewsBreak: US to provide $100M in new Syria aid
APNewsBreak: Officials say Kerry to announce $100M in new Syria humanitarian aid
DC to certify results of special election
The District of Columbia is set to certify the results of a recent special election.
First lady defends 'Let's Move' exercise campaign
First lady Michelle Obama says exercise push isn't about 'telling people what to do'
What will the online sales tax bill mean for you?
A guide to the Internet sales tax bill, and what it will mean for you
New stock market milestone: Dow 15,000
New milestone for Dow Jones industrial average: first close above 15,000 points
BLM postpones oil, gas lease auctions in Calif.
Federal agency postpones all oil and gas lease auctions in California, citing budget problems
Despite scandal, Ex-SC Gov. Sanford back in office
4 years after affair, ethics scandal, ex-SC Gov. Sanford revives career, wins US House seat
Biden: Susan Rice has Obama's absolute confidence
Biden praises UN Ambassador Susan Rice, says she has Obama's absolute confidence
Pelosi, top House Dems to dine with Obama
Obama invites Pelosi, top House Democrats to private dinner Wednesday near White House
FDA warns pregnant women of migraine drug risk
FDA warns pregnant women that certain migraine drugs can decrease IQ levels in children
GOP: Stronger borders or immigration bill will die
Stronger borders or no immigration overhaul: Republicans say bill must ensure tougher security



