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» White House weighs Syria travel restrictions
The Obama administration is considering restricting or revoking passports held by Americans suspected of fighting for the Islamic State.
» Lawmakers hope to fast track defense policy bill after elections
“We’re laying the groundwork to hit the ground running” after the elections, said Sen. James Inhofe, ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee.
» Michael Barone: Which is the weaker party? Your call
An assessment of their strength going forward depends on how well they are succeeding in maximizing their vote in line with their historic character.
» Obama’s chances to wind down Fannie and Freddie before November slipping away
Hope for reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac dims as Congress finishes up its business before the November elections, even as administration officials intensify the push to fix housing finance and boost home lending.
» Senators: Spike in energy costs could push 840,000 Americans into poverty
Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Tim Scott of South Carolina released their report to highlight some of the repercussions from energy regulations that they say could raise costs.
» Editorial: Free the market and help Ukraine
There exists a painless plan that can make Russia’s future attempts to bully its neighbors less relevant and profitable.
» Watchdog: Guatemalan violence may spark new wave of illegal immigration to the U.S.
Mauricio Lopez Bonilla, Guatemala’s interior minister, has vowed to stop the new round of violence that intensified last month.
» Op-Ed: MANHATTAN MOMENT: ‘The rates are too damn high’
For a limited time, Hailo is lowering its fares during work hours, but price isn’t the biggest advantage ridesharing services like Uber have over the traditional cab.
» Op-Ed: Burger King’s not the problem, Washington is
Burger King, Chiquita, and other iconic American brands are seeking more attractive tax provisions to better manage their businesses, as they also absorb the high impact of our costly regulatory environment, including the mandated requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
