For the Record: Meet the veeps
For the Record: Meet the veeps The vice president is supposed to be America's zany uncle. But not this year.
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Democratic Gains in House Depend on Clinton’s Success
Maine Democrat Emily Cain, seen here bowing her head in prayer at the Franco American Heritage Center's monthly La Rencontre last month, is running in a district where Trump is beating Clinton. Even before Donald Trump became the GOP presidential nominee, House Democrats heralded Hillary Clinton's candidacy as the key to winning battleground races in all manner of swing districts.
Recent Past Offers Clues About the Veep Showdown
No doubt, there's never as much portent in a running mate debate as when the two presidential nominees square off, and the rhetorical fireworks won't come close to what we've already seen from the ticket toppers. But this time looks to be special for other reasons, mainly having to do with genuine substance, which is why undecided voters and Beltway insiders have good reason to devote 90 minutes to watching television Tuesday night.
Republican Senators Blocked From Political Victories
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., was among the Republican senators facing re-election who unsuccessfully tried to get bills passed. Republican senators on the 2016 ballot left the Capitol last week without quite as many accomplishments to tout as they would have hoped.
Word on the Hill: Free Condoms
From a table at the University of New Hampshire, the Republican incumbent's campaign is touting Ayotte's commitment to making birth control more accessible through free condoms, according to the campaign. A reporter from local news station WMUR, Josh McElveen, tweeted a photograph on Monday, to which one respondent said, "I might not want to know this, but is there a logo...?" Ayotte introduced a bill in 2015 that would incentivize contraceptive manufacturers to file with the Food and Drug Administration to move their products over the counter.
NTSB releases preliminary findings on midair plane collision
A former New Jersey prosecutor who claimed he was fired because he alleged the state dismissed an indictment because it involved supporters of Gov. Chris Christie has received a $1.5 million settlement, ending a... A former New Jersey prosecutor who claimed he was fired because he alleged the state dismissed an indictment because it involved supporters of Gov. Chris Christie has received a $1.5 million settlement, ending a six-year... Crews are continuing to work to recover a data recorder from a commuter train that crashed in New Jersey, killing a woman and injuring more than 100 others.
Ayotte and Hassan spar at forum; Nashua Rotary hosts candidates for Senate
The race for U.S. Senate came to Nashua on Monday with incumbent Kelly Ayotte and challenger Gov. Maggie Hassan speaking at the Nashua Rotary Club. Though the Rotary lunch did not allow for the candidates to interact in a debate-type confrontation, Hassan, a Newfields Democrat, used her time to imply Ayotte, a Nashua Republican, was in the pocket of special interests.
APNewsBreak: NJ pays $1.5M in suit involving Christie allies
A former New Jersey prosecutor who claimed he was fired because he alleged the state dismissed an indictment because it involved supporters of Gov. Chris Christie has received a $1.5 million settlement, ending a... A former New Jersey prosecutor who claimed he was fired because he alleged the state dismissed an indictment because it involved supporters of Gov. Chris Christie has received a $1.5 million settlement, ending a six-year... Protesters gathered for a second night in Los Angeles over the deadly police shooting of an 18-year-old black man.
Gillibrand unveils bill to boost high-speed internet access in the north country
U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced a new bill during a visit Monday to Westelcom that could expand funding options to help internet service providers bring broadband access to rural areas. Dubbed the Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act, the legislation seeks to combine loan and grant programs that could finance large-scale broadband infrastructure projects in the north country.
Why Tim Kaine, Mike Pence may be the most important VP candidates in years
The first and only debate between the vice presidential candidates - Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine - may not generate the record viewership or fireworks of last week's presidential face-off. But what Tuesday night's VP debate lacks in theatrics, it could make up for in substance, political analysts say.
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton Goes To Church And Calls For Racial Justice
Perhaps it's time we took a break from all the Miss Universe fat-shaming, tax-dodging Foundation-closing, rage-tweeting, compulsive lying and now losing in the polls Trump Campaign and join Hillary Clinton and young Zianna Oliphant at the Little Rock AME Zion Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. "It's been a hard year, hasn't it?" Clinton asked, as people in the congregation responded, "Yes."
Piety before politics? Mormon politicians defend ex-Sen. Gordon Smith after video leak
Courtesy image A screen shot from a leaked video showing LDS leaders discussing politics with former Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith. Courtesy image A screen shot from a leaked video showing LDS leaders discussing politics with former Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith.
Clinton builds on gains after first debate
Democratic White House hopeful Hillary Clinton has firmed up her lead over rival Donald Trump one week after their bruising first head-to-head debate, new polls released Monday showed. Results from a nationwide poll by Politico and Morning Consult has Clinton surging, with 42 percent support from likely voters compared to 36 percent for Trump in a four-way race that includes two lesser-known candidates.
Louisiana congressman sues over prostitution allegations
U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany of Louisiana filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against the author and publisher of a book that alleges the Republican congressman was involved with prostitutes who were later killed. The lawsuit claims author Ethan Brown and Simon & Schuster , which published Brown 's book "Murder in the Bayou," have made statements that "were known to be false when made or were made with malicious intent and reckless disregard for the truth."
Why labor and conservation are joining forces again
As the heads of two different kinds of organizations, we take immense pride in the long history of cooperation between the labor and environmental movements. Indeed, in 2016 more than ever before, we believe we are stronger together.
Bill by Sen. Crapo would streamline and improve veterans health care – Mon, 03 Oct 2016 PST
BOISE _ Veterans would have better access to health care in their communities under legislation introduced Monday by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. The Improving Veterans Care in the Community Act would consolidate programs to cut wait times for veterans, and would address other concerns raised by Idaho veterans and private health care providers.
Senator to push bill to let Wells Fargo customers sue over…
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said Monday he plans to push legislation that would allow Wells Fargo & Co. customers to sue the bank over unauthorized accounts opened by employees trying to meet aggressive sales quotas.
Much unknown about Trump’s taxes and finances
Donald Trump reported losses of more than $900 million on his 1995 income tax returns filed in three states, as revealed in documents obtained by The New York Times, that experts say could have allowed him to forgo paying federal income taxes for nearly two decades. The revelation from a portion of Trump's tax returns for that year gives the most detailed insight yet into the Republican nominee's tax history during a time when his opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, has suggested Trump is hiding something from voters.
New York Attorney General orders Trump Foundation to cease fundraising: Politics Extra
The office of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has issued a "notice of violation" to Donald Trump's foundation, ordering it to immediately stop soliciting donations in New York. The Donald J. Trump Foundation has been ordered to stop fundraising in New York.
Attorney general to Trump Foundation: Stop fundraising in NY
By MICHAEL VIRTANEN Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. - The New York attorney general's office has ordered the Trump Foundation to immediately stop fundraising in the state, saying it isn't registered to do so. James Sheehan, head of the attorney general's Charities Bureau, wrote in a letter dated Friday that the failure to stop immediately and answer demands for all delinquent financial reports within 15 days "shall be deemed a continuing fraud upon the people of the state of New York."