Former Intel panel member asks for release of transcripts in pro-Israel spy case

WASHINGTON — The former senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee asked the Justice Department on Tuesday to release all transcripts of her recorded conversations involving the treatment of two pro-Israel lobbyists accused of spying.

White House communications director leaving to become Commerce chief of staff

WASHINGTON — White House communications director Ellen Moran is stepping down to be chief of staff to Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, becoming the first senior adviser to President Barack Obama to leave the West Wing.

Treasury prices fall as stock market gains; investors reassured by Geithner comments

NEW YORK — Treasurys retreated Tuesday after investors regained some confidence about banks.

Department of Agriculture to review civil rights complaints filed against it since 2000

WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department plans to review more than 14,000 civil rights complaints that have been filed against the agency since 2000.

As analysts dig into bank earnings, questions emerge about how healthy the industry really is

NEW YORK — The stock market initially cheered better-than-expected earnings reports from major banks as signs that the beleaguered industry might be stabilizing. But investors got more skeptical this week after they had a closer look.

Banks still broken, Geithner tells impatient overseers as they press for timetable, costs

WASHINGTON — America’s banks are still broken despite all their bailout billions, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told impatient rescue overseers Tuesday as they pressed him on when things will get better and how much it will cost. A bleak new report estimated U.S. banks and other financial institutions could lose a stunning $2.7 trillion in all.

Lockheed Martin CFO says company willing to accept Pentagon plans to cap F-22 fighter jets

WASHINGTON — A top executive at Lockheed Martin Corp. indicated Tuesday that it has accepted the Pentagon’s proposal to cap production of the defense contractor’s F-22 fighter jet, the latest sign the job-heavy program may not be revived.

Banks still broken, Geithner tells impatient overseers as they press for timetable, costs

WASHINGTON — America’s banks are still broken despite all their bailout billions, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told impatient rescue overseers Tuesday as they pressed him on when things will get better and how much it will cost. A bleak new report estimated U.S. banks and other financial institutions could lose a stunning $2.7 trillion in all.

Geithner faces questions about bailout amid warning it could expose taxpayers to losses

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner acknowledged continued weaknesses in the financial system Tuesday, citing declines in consumer lending and higher costs for credit despite billions of dollars of government money for financial institutions.

Banks pull Street from slump after Geithner says ‘vast majority’ of banks have enough capital

NEW YORK — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner convinced Wall Street to give banks another chance Tuesday.

US asks for elite New Zealand troops to help in expanded Afghanistan war effort

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The U.S. has formally asked New Zealand to send its elite Special Air Service combat troops back to Afghanistan for a fourth tour of duty, the foreign minister said Sunday.