by Haley Hinkle | Mar 10, 2015 | Politics
By Adam Mintzer and Haley Hinkle WASHINGTON — Presidential hopefuls vied for the support of firefighters on Tuesday, pitching their campaign messages about middle class business values and the need for “grassroots political movement” to union members. Sens. Bernie...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 9, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON—Vice President Joe Biden said Monday the nation’s firefighters, in their duty to save lives and protect property, help people in the communities they serve achieve the American dream. “Where is it written that the middle class dream cannot be an...
by Tanner Howard | Mar 9, 2015 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON – Seventy-nine year old Carol Berman’s cherry-red earrings and coat stand out against her shock-white hair, a bright contrast to the gray Health and Human Services Building behind her as she greets passersby Monday morning with cookies and coffee . “I am...
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 Adam Mintzer | Mar 9, 2015 | Business, Politics
WASHINGTON— The latest online phenomenon is already sitting in our inboxes. Email newsletters have been on the rise the past couple of years, and they may be the key for the news media to reach audiences that are leaving newspapers and TV but are too busy to sort...
by Nancy Wang | Mar 9, 2015 | Business, National Security
WASHINGTON—The cybersecurity industry is grappling with a new threat: hiring. Information security experts and executives said the fast-growing cybersecurity field is facing a scarce talent pool, with thousands of positions to fill as demand grows. “It is pretty much...
by Daniel Hersh | Mar 9, 2015 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON — Despite stark differences in opinions about how to proceed in the wake of Russian incursions, a poll released Monday suggests Ukrainians want the nation to remain united. The poll showed that 47 percent of Ukrainians want to move toward the European...
by Jesse Kirsch | Mar 9, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON—Foreign policy experts on Monday urged a stronger American response—economic and military—to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and possible further annexation moves by Russia. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Zbigniew Brzezinski, national security adviser for...
by William Hicks | Mar 9, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON– President Barack Obama announced a new program Monday to help nontraditional tech workers get additional training and find jobs through a partnership with private firms and local governments. TechHire will provide access to technology jobs for...
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 Preston R. Michelson | Mar 9, 2015 | Education
by Jesse Kirsch | Mar 4, 2015 | Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON—In a high-energy, quick-fire session of the Supreme Court, justices hearing a challenge to the nation’s health care law appeared more doubtful of the petitioners than of the U.S. government and Obamacare. Not even a minute into oral arguments Wednesday,...
