Tag: Associated Press

President Obama delivers remarks during his visit at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base in Camp Pendleton, California. Two civilian defense contractors have pleaded guilty in a San Diego federal court, bringing to nine the number of defendants who have admitted guilt in recent days to their involvement in a scheme involving bribes and kickbacks at Camp Pendleton and other federal facilities. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

7 now guilty in Pendleton contractor bribery case

Washington Examiner · February 3, 2014 5:00 am

Federal officials are planning to announce Monday whether automakers should be required to equip new cars and light trucks with technology that enables vehicles to communicate with each other to prevent collisions. Such vehicle-to-vehicle communication could transform traffic safety. (AP/Susan Walsh)

Feds to decide on car-to-car communications

Joan Lowy · February 3, 2014 5:00 am

Former Rep. Steve Howard, now the chief lobbyist for the Vermont State Employees' Association, said the union surveyed members last year and found that fear of retaliation for speaking out in state workplaces is widespread. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Vermont lawmakers told whistleblowers fear payback

Washington Examiner · February 3, 2014 5:00 am

Caregiver Dena Adams, left, accompanied by attorney Phoebe Taubman, testifies before the New York City Council Civil Rights Committee. (AP Photo/A Better Balance)

New York, California bills show fight to protect caregivers

Jim Fitzgerald · February 3, 2014 5:00 am

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and other state Republicans are making a TV ad push to counter loud criticism of GOP policies. (AP image)

Gov. Pat McCrory team leading next North Carolina government reform study

Gary Robertson · February 3, 2014 5:00 am

More states grant in-state tuition to immigrants

Kimberly Hefling · February 3, 2014 5:00 am

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder speaks at the IDEAL Group Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan governor proposing increased K-12 spending

Washington Examiner · February 3, 2014 5:00 am

In this Jan. 30 photo, Felicia Grant, a lieutenant at the Salvation Army listens to a devotional before handing out free food to needy residents in Los Banos, Calif. (AP/Scott Smith)

California farmers brace for drought, unemployment

Scott Smith · February 2, 2014 6:03 pm

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announces plans to increase teacher pay during a press conference at the state Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has $4.5M on hand for re-election bid

Associated Press · February 1, 2014 5:00 am

A previous Congressional Budget Office report estimated the government will pocket an additional $185 billion in profits on new student loans made over the next 10 years. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Conn. US senators blast student loan profits

Associated Press · February 1, 2014 5:00 am

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, left, speaks at the National Press Club in Washington on Sept. 26.

A test of Mitch Landrieu’s popularity in New Orleans

Associated Press · February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. speaks during the Values Voter Summit in Washington on Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

US Sen. Rand Paul: Spying scandal helps GOP

Associated Press · February 1, 2014 5:00 am