Tag: Budgets and Deficits

Heath Mallory, general manager of Western Iowa Telephone, stands outside the post office in Lawton, Iowa, Thursday April 24, 2014. With post office closing at 2 p.m. on weekdays Mallory says it is harder to get mailings out before closing. (AP Photo/The Sioux City Journal, Tim Hynds)

Smaller towns adjusting to post office changes

Washington Examiner · April 27, 2014 11:12 pm

The U.S. Capitol Dome is reflected in the rear view mirror of a security vehicle in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Congress kicks back as campaign politics takes over

Tim Mak · April 25, 2014 4:00 am

President Obama's budget will require lawmakers to make cuts. AP Photo

Obama aloofness hits new height on budget, sparks Hill anger

Paul Bedard · April 25, 2014 4:00 am

Officials seek grant for Richmond rapid bus system

Washington Examiner · April 24, 2014 3:24 pm

Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, left, asks a question during work on House Bill 134 in the House Finance Committee at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. The bill would allow Medicaid payment for scheduled unit dose prescription drug packaging and dispensing services for specified recipients. Rep. Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, center, and Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, listen during the session. (AP Photo/Juneau Empire, Michael Penn)

Alaska lawmakers announce tentative deal on education

Becky Bohrer · April 24, 2014 4:00 am

Rail safety effort marred by squabbling

Joan Lowy · April 23, 2014 11:37 pm

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo talk during the NY Rising Spring Conference on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

NYC mayor proposes tax relief for Sandy victims

Josefa Velasquez · April 23, 2014 11:06 pm

Virginia lawmakers sustain McAuliffe vetoes

Alan Suderman · April 23, 2014 11:03 pm

Board approves tax credit for buyer of hospital

Washington Examiner · April 23, 2014 12:33 pm

Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, center, speaks during a conference on education, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Shown on the left is state Education Commissioner Mike Hanley. On the right is Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Legislative negotiators seek education resolution in Alaska

Becky Bohrer · April 23, 2014 4:00 am

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Energy and Environment

Energy Department scraps millions in fees for nuclear loan guarantee

Zack Colman · April 23, 2014 4:00 am

Republican Congressman Tom Cotton speaks to members of the Arkansas Farm Bureau at a candidate forum in North Little Rock, Ark., Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Cotton is challenging Democrat U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor. Neither faces opposition in their respective primaries on May 20. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Tom Cotton defends vote against farm bill

Andrew DeMillo · April 23, 2014 4:00 am