Health insurer's objections stall $80M piece of Brownback's plan for balancing Kansas budget
An $80 million piece of Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's plan for balancing Kansas' next budget is in trouble because a major health insurance company opposes it, and a GOP lawmaker said Wednesday the measure probably should be dropped.
Health care law has surprise effect: enticing more people to seek food stamps in some states
President Barack Obama's health care law has had a surprising side effect: In some states, it appears to be enticing more Americans to apply for food stamps, even as the economy improves.
European Union opens antitrust case against Gazprom amid worsening EU-Russia relations
The European Union is opening an antitrust case against Russia's state-controlled Gazprom energy giant amid worsening relations between Brussels and Moscow.
EU Commission wants member nations to rule whether to ban genetically modified crops
The European Union has started legislative work that would allow individual nations to ban the imports of genetically modified crops even if approved by the food safety authority of the 28-nation bloc.
Connecticut's loyal Obama allies face tough choices opposing trade deal with Pacific nations
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a liberal stalwart from New Haven, finds herself in an unusual spot: She's fiercely opposed to President Barack Obama on a key issue.
As lawmakers debate Patriot Act renewal, Senate Republicans propose preserving the status quo
With weeks to go before a key surveillance law expires, key Senate Republicans have introduced a bill that would allow the National Security Agency to continue collecting the calling records of nearly every American.
Hello? 8M phone calls unanswered as IRS cut taxpayer service
The IRS' overloaded phone system hung up on more than 8 million taxpayers this filing season as the agency cut millions of dollars from taxpayer services.
Utility, critics file more arguments as New Mexico regulators weigh power replacement plan
New Mexico's largest electric provider is defending its plan to replace power from part of an aging coal-fired plant with a mix of coal, natural gas, nuclear and solar generation.
Thai fish caught by slaves enters US because of unenforced law, lack of sanctions
In its first report on trafficking around the world, the U.S. criticized Thailand as a hub for labor abuse.
Taj Mahal casino wants judge to order union to admit letters to customers were misleading
The owners of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino are accusing the city's main casino workers' union of hiding behind federal labor law and the First Amendment to wage "economic warfare" against the struggling gambling resort.
Republican leaders sign onto LePage income tax constitutional amendment; Democrats decline
Republican leaders in the House and Senate are backing Gov. Paul LePage's effort to amend the constitution to abolish the income tax.
Proposal would end break on bills for California families that use least electricity
California households that use the least electricity would start paying more for it, under a proposal put before state utility regulators on Tuesday intended to bring the prices charged for electricity more in line with its actual costs.
Officials in Los Angeles suburb to consider proposed $1.7 billion NFL stadium
The Los Angeles suburb of Carson could approve a $1.7 billion NFL stadium in the wake of a similar vote in nearby Inglewood — even though details haven't been worked out.
North Dakota lawmakers question Department of Transportation over $1 million bus deal
Some North Dakota lawmakers are wondering how the state got stuck with a nearly million-dollar bill for buses that were ordered, hardly used and then sold.
Nebraska senators advance package of alcohol bills to benefit craft breweries, hard ciders
Craft breweries, cider drinkers and beer aficionados could benefit from alcohol legislation that cleared first-round debate Tuesday in the Nebraska Legislature.
Markets indexes waver in early trading as more US companies turn in earnings reports
U.S. stocks are wavering in early trading more big companies turn in earnings reports.
Lured by low wages and trade deals, automakers accelerate factory investments, jobs in Mexico
Mexico has become the most attractive place in North America to build new automobile factories, a shift that has siphoned jobs from the U.S. and Canada, yet helped keep car and truck prices in check for consumers.
Hong Kong rebound leads Asian stocks higher as pessimism over China market measures fades
Hong Kong led Asian stocks higher Tuesday as investors shook off initial pessimism over new measures by China's market regulator.
Greek local authorities outraged by decree ordering state enterprise funds in loan basket
Authorities from municipalities across Greece will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday after the government ordered reserves from state enterprises to be placed in a common account to help the country meet its financial obligations and avoid default.
Feds: Manufacturer dropped prefabricated part for SC nuclear plant, covered it up; seeks fine
Federal regulators have proposed an $11,200 fine against a manufacturer accused of dropping a large part destined for a South Carolina nuclear plant, then trying to cover it up.