December 20, 2015 What to Cut? Federal gov’t takes on more duties, as states take on less CSX trains run over 21,000 miles of track in 23 eastern states -- part of a private, profitable company that delivers goods at competitive prices. It was born during the Reagan administration, put together from the rusty remnants of Conrail, a government-run freight rail that, at its worst, was losing a million dollars a day.
December 20, 2015 Christie says Washington to blame for Sandy aid delays New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he understands victims' frustrations a year after Superstorm Sandy but maintains that his administration isn't to blame for delays in aid reaching victims.
December 20, 2015 Jindal says focus on upcoming elections and ObamaCare, not White House bid Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal -- among Republican governors most talked about as a potential 2016 presidential candidate – said Sunday he is uncertain about such a run and is more focused now on helping his party win upcoming elections.
December 20, 2015 Ariz., NY to reopen Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty Arizona and New York have reached deals with the Interior Department to reopen Grand Canyon National Park and Statue of Liberty National Monument using state funds until the federal government reopens.
December 20, 2015 States step up to fill federal government void First, it was a foundation stepping up to cover the cost of death benefits for America's fallen soldiers; now, states are starting to come forward.
December 20, 2015 ObamaCare effect? 9 companies exit Nebraska’s health insurance market Nine insurance companies are pulling out of Nebraska's major medical insurance market, and some of them cite Obamacare as the reason for their departure.
December 20, 2015 Georgia business weighs paying ObamaCare fine, instead of coverage Under ObamaCare, a Georgia company now faces a tough choice -- cover all of its temporary workers, or pay a hefty fine.
December 20, 2015 Conservatives join push to roll back mandatory prison sentences A grassroots effort to roll back mandatory prison sentences -- based on such conservative principles as less government and personal responsibility -- appears to be gaining momentum by winning changes in several states and following similar a similar trend in Washington.
December 20, 2015 Maryland gun-control law sparks record gun sales Maryland residents have been buying guns in record numbers before a law takes effect Tuesday, with provisions aimed at helping keep guns away from criminals and the mentally ill, strengthening safety training and banning 45 types of assault weapons.
December 20, 2015 'Cupboard is bare'? Despite claims, feds find $100M to give Detroit The Obama administration has found $100 million to send to struggling Detroit, despite recurring claims that the government cannot afford to make any more spending cuts.
