Government
Congress Wants Role As Obama Pushes Trade Agenda
The Obama administration has embarked on an aggressive trade agenda that could lower barriers and increase U.S. exports to many of the economic giants of Asia and Europe. To make that a reality, ...U.S. SEC Nominee White Promises ‘Unrelenting’ Enforcement
Mary Jo White, the nominee to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, plans to tell lawmakers on Tuesday that she will bring a "bold and unrelenting" enforcement program to the agency if ...Wisconsin Woman Loses Privacy Lawsuit Vs. Google
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Wisconsin woman's lawsuit against Google Inc. alleging that it was using her name to generate revenue through online advertising. Beverly Stayart, of Elkhorn, ...
With Cuts Looming, U.S. Farm Groups Seek Lower-Cost Crop Subsidies
U.S. farm groups are looking for a formula to lower crop subsidy spending dramatically and end regional infighting ahead of new congressional demands for cuts in a farm bill now costing $10 billion ...