The Illinois governor on Sunday set April 9 as the general election date for the open seat of former Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
The Illinois governor on Sunday set April 9 as the general election date for the open seat of former Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
House approves Keystone pipeline billComments OffDEVELOPING: The House of Representatives has approved a measure to expedite construction of the Keystone pipeline. |
Proposal to let states control food stamp program rejected by SenateComments OffThe Senate on Wednesday rejected a Republican bid to convert the federal food stamp program over to the states. |
IRS official who refused to testify facing more scrutiny over scandal, pastComments OffThe IRS official who refused to testify at a House hearing Wednesday has become a key focus of the congressional investigations into the IRS practice of singling out conservative groups. |
Judge apologizes for lag in unsealing documents in leak caseComments OffA federal judge apologized Wednesday for an 18-month delay in unsealing documents in a case involving an alleged leak of classified information to a reporter. |
Obama administration acknowledges drone strikes killed 4 Americans since 2009Comments OffFour American citizens have been killed in counter-terrorism drone strikes since 2009, the Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday. |
