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BOSTON, June 12 (UPI) — President Barack Obama visited Boston Wednesday, campaigning for Senate candidate Rep. Ed Markey and saying he welcomes working with Senate Republicans. At an athletic center in Roxbury
Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on the Nominations of B. Todd Jones, to be Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
TEHRAN, Iraq, June 11 (UPI) — Former Iranian vice president Mohammad Reza Aref said Tuesday he had dropped out of the country’s presidential race, only three days before the election. Aref, a
WASHINGTON, June 11 (UPI) — The United States Tuesday placed economic sanctions on four Lebanese supporters of the Middle East terror group Hezbollah. The U.S. Treasury Department said in a release Ali
WASHINGTON, June 11 (UPI) — President Barack Obama, after meeting with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala at the White House, said Peru is one of the strongest U.S. partners. The bilateral relationship includes
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, today, with representatives of the Des Moines Symphony, the Food Bank of Iowa, Dahl’s Foods, and Bank of the West announced
TRENTON, N.J., June 8 (UPI) — Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker Saturday announced he plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant after the death this week of Frank Lautenberg,
Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made the following comment after news reports indicated that President Obama intends to nominate three people for the D.C. Circuit. “News reports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 5 (UPI) — The governor of Florida has vetoed a “well-intentioned” bill that would have allowed children of undocumented immigrants to get temporary drivers’ licenses. The “Dream Act Driver
WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) — Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is nearly equally liked by Democrats, Republicans and independents, an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll indicates. Christie is unique among Republicans
WASHINGTON, June 6 (UPI) — President Obama will call on Chinese President Xi Jinping to take responsibility for anti-U.S. cyberattacks when they meet, a senior White House official said. “Attributing responsibility [for
By ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE WASHINGTON, June 6 (UPI) — He is the senior statesman of U.S. media. Tall, handsome, brilliant, unfailingly courteous, Marvin Kalb looks and acts more like a senior statesman
WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) — U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday National Security Adviser Tom Donilon is stepping down and will be replaced by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice. Rice will step into
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama is presented a Baltimore Ravens jersey by head coach John Harbaugh during ceremonies honoring the NFL Super Bowl champions, on the South Lawn of the White
WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) — Legislation proposed in the House of Representatives would require the U.S. government to issue a new offshore lease plan, a committee chairman said. House Natural Resources Committee
Des Moines–Today, Governor Branstad issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for one additional county in response to the recent storms and flooding. The Governor declared a disaster in Des Moines County. In
WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) — As state legislatures prepare to adjourn for the summer, a handful of Republican-controlled statehouses are embroiled in tough battles over expanding Medicaid. The Washington Post reported Sunday
WASHINGTON, June 3 (UPI) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden won’t be hosting his annual beach bash for journalists this summer, Politico reported Monday. The vice president’s office declined to comment on
TRENTON, N.J., June 4 (UPI) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday a special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacancy created by the death of Frank Lautenberg will be
UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (UPI) — A treaty regulating the global arms trade opened for signature Monday at the United Nations, with the United States hailing it as a positive control of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg. “Frank Lautenberg was a wonderful friend and a Senator of great accomplishments. Time and again,
WASHINGTON, June 3 (UPI) — President Barack Obama Monday pledged his administration will work to help destigmatize mental illness and bring it “out of the shadows.” “There should be no shame in
WASHINGTON, June 3 (UPI) — Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, died Monday of viral pneumonia, his office said. He was 89. Lautenberg, a Democrat,
WASHINGTON, June 2 (UPI) — A Republican congresswoman said Sunday U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has “lost the trust of the American people.” Republicans have been slashing at Holder because of a
SINGAPORE, June 1 (UPI) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Saturday reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to deploying more advanced military technology to Asia. Hagel’s comments came during a speech at
BRASILIA, Brazil, JUNE 1 (UPI) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden ended his visit to Brazil Friday saying it is time the United States and Brazil become closer partners. “I leave Brazil
WASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) — U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., said he sent a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama reminding him of legislation regarding claims of Chinese cybercrimes. Obama is to
(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad today issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for additional counties in response to recent storms and flooding. Eight counties are included in this proclamation: Benton, Grundy, Johnson, Louisa, Lyon,
WASHINGTON, May 29 (UPI) — President Obama intends to nominate James Comey, a deputy attorney general in the George W. Bush administration, to lead the FBI, The New York Times reported. Comey,
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced they will hold town hall meetings in Palo Alto and Sac counties on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The pair
BOGOTA, May 28 (UPI) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden praised Colombian President Juan Manuel Santo’s work to end his country’s civil war and closer economic ties. Biden and Santo met Monday
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has meetings planned in 10 Iowa communities this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Grassley will hold town meetings in Rockwell City, Fort Dodge, Dakota City, Pocahontas, Emmetsburg,
From President Barack Obama – On Sunday, I was in Moore, Oklahoma. Today, I’m headed to the Jersey Shore. Those two communities are separated by half a continent but united by a
ALEPPO, Syria, May 27 (UPI) — Sen. John McCain Monday entered Syria for talks with rebel leaders, The Daily Beast reported. The report said McCain is the highest-ranking U.S. official to enter
NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) — U.S. business mogul Donald Trump has spent more than $1 million researching a potential run for president in 2016, the New York Post reported Monday. Sources
Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement last week after voting for H.R. 1911, the Smarter Solutions for Students Act. The legislation ensures that interest rates will not double for
WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) — Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said Sunday she hopes federal disaster aid to tornado victims in her state “will be very prompt.” In an appearance on CBS’s “Face
WASHINGTON, May 25 (UPI) — A Democratic member of the so-called Gang of Eight said he was still optimistic the U.S. Senate will be able to pass the group’s immigration reform bill.
WASHINGTON, May 25 (UPI) — The refusal of many states to expand Medicaid may leave thousands of the poorest in the United States without health insurance, officials say. About half the states
WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) — U.S. House Republicans are asking insurers whether Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius asked for funds for a healthcare non-profit group. The leaders of the Energy