Tag: Government business and finance
N. Carolina Senate considers banning Down syndrome abortions
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina senators are set to consider a proposal Tuesday that would bar women from getting abortions on the basis of...
EU vows a firm response as Brexit tensions rise anew
BRUSSELS — Top European Union officials vowed Thursday to use all measures available to ensure that the United Kingdom respects the terms of its...
Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame
WASHINGTON — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run...
Race organizers apologize for Confederate flag inside car
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Organizers of a NASCAR racing series in North Carolina have apologized after a car with a Confederate flag decal competed in...
Indiana health officials closing state’s virus testing sites
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health will close state-sponsored coronavirus testing program at the end of the month, delegating future tests to pharmacies,...
US budget deficit for current year hits record $2.1 trillion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit hit a record $2.06 trillion through the first eight months of this budget year as coronavirus relief programs...
Leak of billionaires’ tax data draws GOP outcry over privacy
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are alarmed by the leak of confidential IRS data to the investigative news organization ProPublica, enabling it to reveal...
Cost for California recall that could oust Newsom: $215M
LOS ANGELES — It will cost California counties an estimated $215 million to stage an expected recall election this year that could oust Democratic...
Fight over Canadian oil rages on after pipeline’s demise
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Keystone XL is dead after a 12-year attempt to build the oil pipeline, yet the fight over Canadian crude rages...
Nevada becomes 2nd state with ‘public option’ insurance law
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Gov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday signed into law a bill that paves the way for Nevada to become the second...
