New Hampshire briefs

New Hampshire's House voted Wednesday against letting police use license plate scanners, siding with those who argued the blanket surveillance infringed on innocent people's privacy.

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Pipeline supporters say government report on risks of oil trains boosts Keystone XL

A government warning about the dangers of increased use of trains to transport crude oil is giving a boost to supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline.

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Iowa, NH to retain presidential order in new rules

Iowa and New Hampshire would retain their coveted spots atop the presidential primary calendar, according to new rules set to be approved by Republican leaders that could reshape the 2016 presidential election.

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Robert K. Rieck

Robert K. Rieck, 81, of Westlake formerly of Grafton, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Westbay Care and Rehabilitation Center in Westlake, following a long illness.

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Eric Cantor's Excellent Davos Adventure: No Money For Unemployment...

Fresh from Washington, where he played a leading role in preventing the extension of emergency unemployment benefits for Americans mired in joblessness, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor appeared to be enjoying one of the perks of his own employment: a sumptuous breakfast in this ski resort in the Swiss Alps, where he was attending the World ... (more)

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Chicago mayor calls for improved rail safety

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the U.S. needs better oversight of companies that transport hazardous materials through cities by rail.

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Iowa, NH would retain presidential influence in new GOP rules that shorten primary process

Iowa and New Hampshire would retain their coveted spots atop the presidential primary calendar, according to new rules set to be approved by Republican leaders that could reshape the 2016 presidential election.

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State of the Union: A cram-it-in, squeeze-it-out, put-it-back speech its writers love to hate

When President Barack Obama stands before Congress and the nation Tuesday night, there will be little hint of the cram-it-in, squeeze-it-out, please-put-it-back dynamic that went into the making of his State of the Union address.

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Syrian refugee plan poses security risks

What's the point of intervening in a foreign country under the guise of humanitarianism, or sending aid, if you're just going to end up importing its citizens en masse anyway? Isn't the whole idea to shape up the place so that its people can safely remain there? The Obama administration is in such an apparent rush to import thousands of refugees ... (more)

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Bargain outlet chain plans expansion in Ga., Ala., Fla.

A Pennsylvania-based outlet chain is planning a distribution and retail expansion in Georgia and throughout the Southeast, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday.

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Low and slow

State fish biologist Pete Samarin wades into the shin-deep waters of the Applegate River at Jackson Campground and glances upriver toward one of Oregon's most productive steelhead factories.

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DOJ lawsuit sends warning to banks dealing with online payday...

Last month, the CFPB filed its first lawsuit against companies involved in online payday lending.

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Coburn's departure likely to trigger GOP dominoes

Oklahoma's 2014 election cycle was thrown for a huge loop when U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn announced his early retirement last week.

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Company files for bankruptcy after W.Va. spill

The company blamed for a chemical spill that left 300,000 West Virginians without safe drinking water filed for bankruptcy Friday, temporarily shielding it from dozens of lawsuits, many by businesses that were forced to shut down for days.

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TV shows commemorate March on Washington

As the nation prepares to reflect upon the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, television is celebrating with special programs and documentaries : "PoliticsNation: March on Washington: The Dream Continues": Reverend Al Sharpton hosts a live two-hour special from the ... (more)

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In conservative South, Virginia AG declares he will fight state's ban on gay marriage

Attorney General Mark Herring says Virginia has a dark past of arguing against interracial marriage and school integration, and he wants the state to be on the right side of history with gay marriage.

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Backers: Report on rail risks boosts Keystone XL

A government warning about the dangers of increased use of trains to transport crude oil is giving a boost to supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline.

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GOP gay political operative says farewell to party

Veteran Republican operative Jimmy LaSalvia is a rarity in the normally homophobic Republican party -an openly-gay activist who tried to bring the party of the elephant into more-mainstream thinking.

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UD professor's work wins green chemistry award

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper is joining University of Delaware officials in celebrating the achievements of a UD professor who recently won a presidential "green chemistry" award.

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Feds to investigate Loleta school; claim alleges discrimination, student abuse

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights is launching a formal investigation into allegations of racism and discriminatory treatment of Native American students made against the Loleta Union Elementary School District.

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Eight Republicans And A Nunn Battle For Georgia's Open Senate Seat

The race for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat started to take shape Monday as Michelle Nunn, a Democrat, announced plans to run for her father's old seat, joining a crowded field of Republican contenders.

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Interior Secretary Jewell visits New Mexico

Jewell is also here to discuss federal legislation that aims to protect the Organ Mountains along with other scenic areas near the U.S.- Mexico border, an effort that has been more than a decade in the making.

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Center For Women Serving Fairfield Changes Name, Gets $1.2 Million Grant

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Jim Himes support Center Board Member Judy Stevens and Executive Director Deb Greenwood at The Center For Family Justice.

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South Sudan: Government and rebels agree to ceasefire

President Salva Kiir's government and the rebels backing Riek Machar have signed a ceasefire deal, a "critical first step" in peace negotiations.

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Group: Obama alone could raise minimum wage for many

If Congress won't raise the federal minimum wage, you can. At least for people who work for companies that get federal contracts, subcontracts and grants.

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Republicans convicted by the media, but that doesn't mean they're crooks

Many pundits start hyperventilating when a politician comes under investigation.

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NC military brain injury center breaks ground

A groundbreaking is being celebrated for a new center to research, diagnose and treat brain injury for military men and women at Fort Bragg.

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Nevada health exchange glitch delays insurance cards

Like every morning in the last five years, last Friday started just like any other for Gary Smith.

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Paula Dockery: Scott claims credit, but won't take responsibility

During Gov. Rick Scott's administration, I have found areas where I agree with his actions and numerous areas where I don't.

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The last all-male Alfalfa Dinner -- in 1993

The all male Alfalfa Club held their annual dinner at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, D.C. on January 30, 1993.

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