by Erin Bacon | Feb 17, 2016 | Immigration
WASHINGTON- The trickle of Syrian refugees into the United States has gone smoothly so far, making the country the best equipped to lead Europe on the refugee crisis, according to migration experts. European countries are divided on how to handle refugees...
by Jack Corrigan | Feb 17, 2016 | National Security
[rev_slider alias=”Kerry meets Polish foreign minister”] WASHINGTON – Secretary of State John Kerry met with Polish foreign minister Wiltold Waszczykowski Wednesday, one week after a $5 billion arms deal with the Slavic nation landed in limbo when the...
by Allyson Chiu | Feb 17, 2016 | Environment
WASHINGTON — Ads say the wash can gently scrub dirt and oil from pores, leaving behind a refreshing sensation or tingly feeling. But those colorful little balls placed in face wash and toothpaste can do much more than just exfoliate or whiten teeth – they can...
by Jack Corrigan | Feb 17, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON– The State Department’s new multifaceted approach to combating violent extremism takes the fight against the Islamic State and other terrorist groups off the battlefield and into communities where the risk of radicalization is highest. Deputy...
by Drew Gerber | Feb 17, 2016 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON — After nearly a year of debate, major health care stakeholders said Wednesday they have agreed to push for the easier exchange of electronic health care records among providers and make other policy changes aimed at reducing costs and improving care under...
by Nick Hagar | Feb 17, 2016 | Business
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Small Business Committee Wednesday called on Congress to approve President Barack Obama’s trade deal with Asian countries, despite opposition on Capitol Hill to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, told an...
by Celena Chong | Feb 17, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton has a detailed policy plan to address the lack of services available for autistic adults, and other candidates should follow her lead, said John Robison, an autism activist, author and professor, on Wednesday. Clinton’s wide-ranging autism...
by Jasper Scherer | Feb 17, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON — The media should stop reporting on young blacks and Latinos who are victims of police brutality or discrimination as if they are criminals, media researchers and civil rights advocates said Wednesday. “This matters because it’s not...
by Alex Lederman | Feb 17, 2016 | Politics
Justice Antonin Scalia died Saturday of natural causes. He was 79. Now, Senate Republicans are pushing not to approve President Obama’s upcoming nominee for the Supreme Court.
by Natalie Escobar | Feb 17, 2016 | Education
WASHINGTON–Preschool sandboxes have become battlegrounds for political debates about innovative education policies and how to pay for them. The Obama administration and individual states are busy devising strategies based on research, but experts caution...
by Sabrina Rodriguez | Feb 17, 2016 | Business
WASHINGTON — Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker called on Cuban officials Wednesday to help create a welcoming atmosphere to aid the growth of U.S. companies opening shop on the island nation. “Without specific changes on your side, our changes will not unlock...
by Geordan Tilley | Feb 16, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON — Political reform does not have to be as pie-in-the-sky as Americans often see it, New America’s Lee Drutman argued Tuesday. Drutman, a senior fellow at New America, a liberal-leaning think tank, promoted the findings in his recent report...
