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Senators: Safety agency must shape up to get more funding
WASHINGTON - Senators threatened Tuesday to withhold additional funding from the nation's top auto safety agency until it improves its ability to spot defective parts like Takata Corp.'s exploding air...
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Indian tribe recognition process overhauled
WASHINGTON - Some Indian tribes may have a clearer path toward federal recognition under a new Obama administration rule that relaxes some requirements and speeds decision-making, potentially affecting...
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US probing possible airline collusion to keep fares high
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government is investigating possible collusion among major airlines to limit available seats, which keeps airfares high, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.
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US probes possible collusion among airlines to keep fares up
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government is investigating possible collusion among major airlines to limit available seats, which keeps airfares high, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.
View ArticleBlumenthal seeks new safety requirements for cruise lines
GREENWICH, Connecticut - The family of a Greenwich man who disappeared during a honeymoon cruise 10 years ago joined U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut on Tuesday to call for new safety...
View ArticleClinton says Puerto Rican economy deserves 'fair shot'
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday said Congress and the Obama administration should help Puerto Rico restructure its debts under a Chapter 9 bankruptcy, saying the island commonwealth...
View ArticleNYC City Council Speaker: Washington must help Puerto Rico
NEW YORK - New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, who is arguably becoming one of the nation's most influential Puerto Rican politicians, is urging Congress and the Obama administration...
View ArticleTakata rejects call for compensation fund, at least for now
DETROIT - Takata Corp. says a compensation fund for people hurt by exploding air bags isn't needed at this time.
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US soccer chief felt 'discomfort' during soccer proceedings
WASHINGTON - U.S. Soccer Federation chief executive Dan Flynn said Wednesday he had no direct knowledge of bribery or kickbacks exchanged by FIFA officials but experienced moments of "discomfort"...
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Race the clock: Key Democrats size up Obama's Iran deal
WASHINGTON - Democratic lawmakers say they're going to make those 60 days count.
View ArticleMother of Newtown shooting victim lauds US school bill
HARTFORD, Connecticut - Proposed federal education legislation to fund social and emotional learning skills training for teachers would help prevent violence such as mass shootings, the mother of a...
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Mega-health deals bloom in July, Anthem bids $48B for Cigna
NEW YORK - Anthem is buying rival Cigna for $48 billion in a deal that would create the nation's largest health insurer by enrollment, covering about 53 million U.S patients.
View ArticleLieberman, in retirement, lobbies against Iran nuclear deal
HARTFORD, Connecticut - Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, who staked his Senate career on a tough U.S. response to terrorism following the 9/11 attacks, has emerged from retirement to again jump into the fray.
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Automakers trying to prevent hackers from commandeering cars
DETROIT - When researchers at two West Coast universities took control of a General Motors car through cellular and Bluetooth connections in 2010, they startled the auto industry by exposing a glaring...
View ArticleSen. Warren seeks review of military student loan law
BOSTON - U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is seeking a fresh examination of a student loan law aimed at providing consumer protections to active members of the military.
View ArticleSenate OKs Lobster Day resolution pushed by Maine senators
PORTLAND, Maine - The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King granting the lobster a national day of celebration.
View ArticleBlumenthal to decide on Iran vote in "next couple weeks"
WINDSOR LOCKS, Connecticut - U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he expects to announce "sometime in the next couple weeks" how he'll vote on President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran.
View ArticleA look at where Senate Democrats stand on the Iran deal
Congress will vote next month on a resolution to disapprove of the White House-backed nuclear deal struck with Iran by the U.S., Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany. The deal aims to dismantle...
View ArticleConnecticut's 2016 Senate race a quieter contest than past
STAMFORD, Connecticut - A one-time Olympian and political newcomer is the only Republican candidate so far to officially jump into Connecticut's 2016 Senate race, foreshadowing what could be a much...
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