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Former Labor secretary Reich blasts Bundy

December 20, 2015

Former Labor secretary Reich blasts Bundy

The comment from Robert Reich comes after Nevada Democratic Sen. Harry Reid last week called Bundy’s supporters “domestic terrorists.”

Western states hold summit on controlling federal land, say 'It's simply time'

December 20, 2015

Western states hold summit on controlling federal land, say 'It's simply time'

Lawmakers from Western states said Friday that the time has come for them to take control of federal lands within their borders and suggested the standoff this month between a Nevada rancher and the federal government was a problem waiting to happen.

‘This thing is working’? Widows of Alabama county workers dropped from health plans

December 20, 2015

‘This thing is working’? Widows of Alabama county workers dropped from health plans

As President Obama touts rising enrollment in ObamaCare and declares "this thing is working," one Alabama county has reported another negative side effect from the law -- widows of county workers getting dropped from their insurance.

Unions want $100M in federal money to aid Detroit pension deal

December 20, 2015

Unions want $100M in federal money to aid Detroit pension deal

Union leaders in Detroit want $100 million in federal funding earmarked for homeowner assistance to help make up a $3.5 billion shortfall in the retirement system for city workers, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

‘Not over’? Feds coy over next move in Nevada rancher standoff

December 20, 2015

‘Not over’? Feds coy over next move in Nevada rancher standoff

Tensions simmered Tuesday in the standoff between federal land managers and a Nevada rancher -- but the feds are being coy about how far they'll go to pursue Cliven Bundy as both sides regroup for their next move.

Safety concerns led to Nevada cow release, federal land managers say

December 20, 2015

Safety concerns led to Nevada cow release, federal land managers say

Federal land managers say "escalating tensions" led them to release all 400 or so head of cattle rounded up on public land in southern Nevada from a rancher who has refused to recognize their authority.

Lawmakers look to combat seafood fraud

December 20, 2015

Lawmakers look to combat seafood fraud

When the weather warms and the South Carolina humidity hangs like a soggy blanket along the coast, you can often find an entrepreneur selling shrimp out of the back of a pickup truck by the road with a hand-scrawled sign promoting it as both fresh and local. There's a chance it's neither.

Feds: 'Excessive force' found in Albuquerque police

December 20, 2015

Feds: 'Excessive force' found in Albuquerque police

The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday released a scathing report in response to a series of deadly police shootings that pointed to patterns of excessive force by the Albuquerque Police Department, serious constitutional violations and a lack of training and oversight of its officers.

Obama administration faces backlash on proposed wood stove regulations

December 20, 2015

Obama administration faces backlash on proposed wood stove regulations

A federal proposal requiring more efficiency from wood-burning stoves has ignited a debate between the Obama administration and lawmakers who oppose the new regulations, arguing the rules impose an unfair burden on people in remote areas.

Calif. ObamaCare website sends deaf callers to 'America's hottest talk line'

December 20, 2015

Calif. ObamaCare website sends deaf callers to 'America's hottest talk line'

The number listed actually connects to a service that bills itself as “America’s hottest talk line.”