by Bailey Williams | Mar 19, 2015 | Living, Politics, Topics
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON — Even with Utah’s new Mormon-supported pro-LGBT law, Utah and other states need more protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens, advocates say. But the barrier to those gains does not necessarily stem from a lack...
by Bailey Williams | Mar 16, 2015 | Living, Politics
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON—A new Utah anti-discrimination law that has the blessing of the Mormon church may be a step toward expanding both religious freedom and gay rights, experts said on Monday. The Utah law spells out lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
by Bailey Williams | Mar 10, 2015 | Politics
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON—D.C. police still are using “jump-out tactics” – officers in unmarked cars intimidating people without justification – against black residents, several witnesses told a hearing Tuesday. Witnesses said the Washington police force needs to...
by Bailey Williams | Mar 9, 2015 | Business, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UPI) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, a leading voice in raising awareness about income inequality, said Monday he is seriously considering running for president in 2016. If he gets in the race, Sanders said he would “run to win.” The...
by Bailey Williams | Mar 9, 2015 | Business, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON–Progressives and digital advocates are pressuring one senator to turn the tide on the discussion of fast track, a legislative process granting simplified congressional oversight for trade agreements. Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, ranking member...
by Bailey Williams | Feb 18, 2015 | Business
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON — Preventing independent international airlines from competing with U.S. and European Union approved airlines could inhibit American economic growth, advocates of open-skies agreements said Wednesday. Five representatives from various...
by Bailey Williams | Feb 11, 2015 | Living
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON–House Republicans pressed Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro Wednesday to admit that the Federal Housing Administration doesn’t have enough capital reserves, but Castro was adamant that the mortgage insurer was on...
by Bailey Williams | Feb 9, 2015 | Business, Politics
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON—Sen. Bernie Sanders, a leading voice in raising awareness about income inequality, said Monday he is seriously considering running for president in 2016. If he gets in the race, Sanders said he would “run to win.” The Vermont...
by Bailey Williams | Feb 3, 2015 | Business, Politics
WASHINGTON – House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., touted President Barack Obama’s budget plan Tuesday morning, stressing the importance of research, education, infrastructure and tax reform in helping American working families. Pelosi said the budget should...
by Bailey Williams | Feb 2, 2015 | Business
WASHINGTON — Declining oil prices put increasing pressure on countries such as Iran, Venezuela and Russia, which are already facing economic problems, to act responsibly on the world stage, said senior foreign policy analysts on Monday. Suzanne Maloney, who...
by Bailey Williams | Jan 28, 2015 | Business, Energy
WASHINGTON — Three prominent energy market experts predicted on Wednesday declining oil prices will likely not recover or rebound in 2015. Energy market consultant Rusty Braziel, who has 20 years of experience working with companies such as Texaco, Williams and Altra...
by Bailey Williams | Jan 27, 2015 | Business
WASHINGTON—The top U.S. trade official urged Congress on Tuesday to back President Barack Obama’s plan for increasing trade with other nations by using fast-track authority. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said the administration needs a streamlined approval...
