AP sources: Hill leaders to brief lawmakers on health care plans should court end subsidies
Top House and Senate Republicans plan to brief rank-and-file lawmakers on Wednesday on their plans should the Supreme Court erase federal subsidies under President Barack Obama's health care law, congressional aides said.
US judge gives partial victory to ex-AIG CEO in claim of unfair bailout; no damages awarded
A federal judge has handed a partial victory to the former CEO of American International Group, who claimed the government's bailout of the insurance giant in the heat of the financial crisis was unfairly punitive.
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Arkansas get feds' OK in bids to start running insurance marketplaces
The Obama administration is giving conditional approval to Arkansas, Delaware and Pennsylvania to run state-based insurance marketplaces created under the 2010 health care law.
Wounded trade vote marks an inauspicious start to a month full challenges for Obama
This was hardly the promising start the White House wanted for one of the most challenging months in President Barack Obama's second term.
Arkansas governor proposes $87 million in bonds to help Lockheed Martin defense lure project
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday said he's proposing that the state issue $87 million in bonds to help Lockheed Martin land a defense contract for its south Arkansas facility.
Spokesman: Iowa public safety agency returns 800 handguns bought from contract under review
The Iowa Department of Public Safety has returned to Smith & Wesson all 797 handguns that the state bought under contract that is the subject of an internal investigation, a spokesman said this week.
Italian navy orders 6 patrol boats and support ship from Italian defense firm and shipbuilder
The Italian navy has placed a 3.5 billion euro ($3.9 billion) order for six patrol boats capable of high seas rescues and a support ship as part of a program to upgrade its fleet.
Expansion of Nebraska wind-energy tax credits clears first-round vote in Legislature
An expanded tax credit for wind-energy farms won initial approval from Nebraska lawmakers Wednesday despite arguments that the state shouldn't invest in the industry.
Vermont may be taking a breather from big wind-power projects, but there's more to come
A few years back, large-scale wind projects dominated the renewable energy discussion in Vermont as vocal opponents decried the destruction of pristine mountaintops and the details of construction plans grabbed headlines.
Ex-Army colonel negotiated job with defense contractor that had business with his office
A retired Army colonel has pleaded guilty to negotiating his post-military employment with a helicopter company that did business with the Defense Department office he managed.
Ex-FBI agent given 10 years after pleading guilty to derailing Afghan scheme investigation
A former FBI agent accused of trying to derail a Utah investigation into an alleged defense contractor kickback scheme was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday.
Comcast expects $45B Time Warner Cable deal to close later, cites long regulatory review
Comcast says it expects its $45 billion purchase of Time Warner Cable to take longer because of a long-running regulatory review.
USDA proposes a new definition of what it means to farm, limiting small number of subsidies
The government is revising its definition of what it means to farm, meaning some people who receive farm subsidies but don't do any of the work would receive less government cash.
Vermont officials say health exchange on track but establish bail-out plan just in case
Gov. Peter Shumlin on Friday announced contingency plans for a federal government takeover of the state's troubled health insurance exchange and an alternative hybrid federal-state system.
Poll: Most unaware Supreme Court could strike down health care law subsidies in many states
With a decision due by summer in a Supreme Court case that could unravel President Barack Obama's health care law, a new poll finds many Americans have heard nothing about the case.
Poll: Most unaware of Supreme Court case that could strike down subsidies in most states
With a decision due by summer in a Supreme Court case that could unravel President Barack Obama's health care law, a new poll finds many Americans have heard nothing about the case.
Company that ran Texas prison where inmates rioted says government canceled its contract
A private company that operated a South Texas prison where an inmate riot left the facility uninhabitable says its contract with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons has been canceled.
Gov't report indicates up to $24B in health insurance subsidies at stake in Supreme Court case
A new government report shows that nearly 8 million people could lose up to $24 billion in health insurance subsidies this year in a case before the Supreme Court.
Mixed signals from Supreme Court put states on edge about future of health insurance exchanges
Mixed signals from the Supreme Court have states on edge about the future of health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans.
Supreme Court hears fight over health law subsidies that could affect coverage for millions
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a major test of President Barack Obama's health overhaul that threatens insurance coverage for millions of people.