2 ex-drug dealers linked to defense contractor to whom Murtha directed millionsWASHINGTON — Rep. John Murtha steered millions of dollars in defense work to a campaign donor and the Pentagon went along with it, even though two convicted drug dealers had been deeply involved with the company. House panel rejects Obama plan to eliminate subsidies for jailing criminal aliensWASHINGTON — Defying President Barack Obama, lawmakers on Thursday saved a program that helps states with the cost of incarcerating criminal illegal immigrants as the House began the annual process of crafting the legislation to fund the government. Democrats use war funding bill to broaden GI benefits to children of soldiers killed in actionWASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are using an approximately $100 billion war funding bill to give recently expanded GI Bill education benefits to the children of military service members who die while on active duty. Amid investigation, Indiana congressman temporarily gives up key duty of powerful subcommitteeWASHINGTON — Rep. Pete Visclosky, the chairman of a powerful House appropriations subcommittee, said Tuesday he is handing off control of a key spending bill, the latest sign his ties to a troubled lobbying firm are weakening his standing in Congress. Proposal to extend International Monetary Fund a new line of credit draws GOP oppositionWASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday night asked Congress for $2 billion to help prepare for a possible swine flu pandemic, a request that came on top of up to $2 billion already pending in House-Senate talks on a huge war funding bill. Amid investigation, Rep. Visclosky temporarily gives up key duty of powerful subcommitteeWASHINGTON — Rep. Pete Visclosky, the chairman of a powerful House appropriations subcommittee, said Tuesday he is handing off control of a key spending bill, the latest sign his ties to a troubled lobbying firm are weakening his standing in Congress. Amid investigation, Rep. Visclosky temporarily gives up chairmanship of powerful subcommitteeWASHINGTON — Rep. Pete Visclosky says he is temporarily giving up his chairmanship of a powerful House appropriations subcommittee, a sign that an investigation into a troubled lobbying firm is weakening his standing in Congress. AP source: Democrats strike tentative war funding deal that includes money for IMFWASHINGTON — Top House and Senate Democrats reached a tentative agreement on an almost $100 billion war funding bill Monday, including a generous new line of credit for the International Monetary Fund. Byrd, hospitalized, suffers from a staph infection, is responding well to antibioticsWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert C. Byrd, who has served in the Senate longer than anyone in history, has developed a staph infection that has prolonged his stay in a Washington-area hospital. AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Grand jury subpoenas records of Rep. Visclosky’s campaign committee and congressional officeWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed a Democratic congressman in a corruption probe, the first concrete indication that a long-simmering Justice Department investigation of a top lobbying firm also has the potential to seriously damage congressional careers. Federal grand jury subpoenas Visclosky’s offices in investigation of lobbying firmWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed records of an Indiana congressman in a criminal probe involving a top lobbying firm that specialized in funneling federal contracts to defense firms. Defense contractor for whom Murtha got earmarks is suspended for alleged fraudWASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania defense contractor who got millions of dollars in congressional earmarks from Rep. John Murtha has been blocked from doing business with the Navy amid allegations of fraud. Officials cite progress in drafting Afghan benchmarks, push for Pakistan funding, supportWASHINGTON — Under pressure from Congress to develop ways to measure progress in Afghanistan, two top aides to President Barack Obama said the administration was readying benchmarks to gauge security, governance and economic development there. Sen. Specter switches to a Democrat, pushing party near 60-vote filibuster-resistant majorityWASHINGTON — Veteran Republican Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania switched parties Tuesday with a suddenness that seemed to stun the Senate, a moderate’s defection that pushed Democrats to within a vote of the 60 needed to overcome filibusters and enact President Barack Obama’s top legislative priorities. Sen. Specter switches to a Democrat, pushing party near 60-vote filibuster-resistant majorityWASHINGTON — Veteran Republican Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania switched parties Tuesday with a suddenness that seemed to stun the Senate, a moderate’s defection that pushed Democrats to within a vote of the 60 needed to overcome filibusters and enact President Barack Obama’s top legislative priorities. Highlights of congressional Democrats’ budget plan endorsing Obama agendaHighlights of the nonbinding Democratic budget blueprint for the 2010 budget year starting Oct. 1. Sen. Specter switches to Democrats, pushing party near 60-vote filibuster-resistant majorityWASHINGTON — Veteran Republican Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania switched parties Tuesday with a suddenness that seemed to stun the Senate, a moderate’s defection that pushed Democrats to within a vote of the 60 needed to overcome filibusters and enact President Barack Obama’s top legislative priorities. US swine flu cases, hospitalizations rise; Obama seeks $1.5b to fight outbreakWASHINGTON — Swine flu cases in the United States rose above 60 on Tuesday as governments around the world intensified steps to battle the outbreak that has killed scores of people in Mexico. President Barack Obama asked Congress for $1.5 billion to fight the fast-spreading disease. Pakistani Taliban begin pulling back to Swat stronghold; move unlikely to quell criticsPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Taliban militants packed up their grenade launchers and vacated a district they overran outside the country’s capital last week. The move did little, however, to quell the alarm of the U.S. and Western allies. US commander says top threat to Pakistan comes from extremists, warns government must actWASHINGTON — The United States is urging Pakistan’s military to focus more on the Taliban and extremists advancing inside their borders instead of the nation’s longtime enemy — India. US commander says top threat to Pakistan comes from extremistsWASHINGTON — The United States is urging Pakistan’s military to focus more on the Taliban and extremists advancing inside their borders instead of the nation’s longtime enemy — India. US commander says top threat to Pakistan comes from extremistsWASHINGTON — Pakistan’s leaders should focus on the looming threat posed by a stronger Taliban and extremists within their nation’s borders, instead of their rivalry with India, a top U.S. military official said Friday. Attorney general tells Congress he won’t criminalize Bush-era policiesWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder left open the possibility Thursday to prosecuting former Bush administration officials but ruled out filing charges merely over disagreements about policy. Clinton: Pakistanis beginning to see Islamic extremists as the main threat to their countryWASHINGTON — Pakistan is beginning to recognize the severity of the threat posed by an extremist insurgency that is encroaching on key urban areas, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday. Boeing executive: company would support split contract on $35 billion tanker if Pentagon doesWASHINGTON — Boeing Co.’s top defense executive said Wednesday the company will support splitting a $35 billion contract with rival Northrop Grumman Corp. for new Air Force refueling jets if the Pentagon chooses that approach. |
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