Law & Government
Sen. Thune Says Deal on FAA Cuts Could Come Today
Working with Sen. Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) to get an agreed upon bill together
ENDA Returns for the Umpteenth Time, But Has Society Already 'Evolved' Past It?
Who is discriminating against gays in the workplace these days (besides those who will still be exempt from new regulations)?
Sens. McCain and Schumer Feel Hopeful That Immigration Bill Will Pass
Polling indicates the bill has support from the public
Nancy Pelosi Most Unpopular Congressional Leader
Also the best-known, which may be a contributing factor
Anthony Weiner Doesn't Know if There Are More Naked Pics of Him Out There
Could make any future campaigns fun
Feds Spending Hundreds of Thousands Maintaining Empty Bank Accounts
Those service fees add up
Police Officer Arrested for Lying To Get Food Stamps
Isn't he supposed to arrest people for fraud?
FBI to Face Questions From Congress Over Handling of Information on Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Questioned Tsarnaev in 2011 after the Russian government raised concerns
Federal LGBT School Discrimination Bill Faces Tough Challenge
House seems uninterested in taking it up
CISPA Supporters Dramatically Outspent Foes
Some businesses have huge financial incentives in freeing themselves from privacy liabilities
European Commission President Speaks Out Against Austerity
Wants emphasis to be on stimulating the economy in the short term
One Calif. Bullet Train Suit Settled
Still faces suit from folks who say plan violates proposal voters passed
YouTube Wins Copyright Suit with Viacom
Judge rules company not liable for users' posts of protected content
Sen. Manchin Takes Blame for Gun Control Failure
Or rather, the failure to get the "facts" out
Aurora Theater Wins Dismissal of Some Shooting Lawsuits
Judge tosses negligence claims, but liability and wrongful death suits remain
Washington State Seeks Pension Changes
Trying to manage rising health care costs, stop pension spiking
Calif. Considers Major Public Pension Changes
Would cost municipalities billions but would pay down currently unfunded obligations
France Smothers Under Regulatory Burden
Even local officials admit there are too many rules to follow
Biden Says Senate is Two Votes Away From Passing Gun Control Legislation
Vote scheduled for today