Colleges are buried in red tape

WASHINGTON — When it comes to higher education, the system that oversees it is a tangled, bureaucratic mess, according to a new report released Tuesday. “America’s 6,000 colleges and universities live in a jungle of red tape that is expensive and confusing and...
Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill

Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Tuesday afternoon vetoed legislation that would approve the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The legislation, first proposed by TransCanada Corp. in 2008, would have authorized the construction of a pipeline running from...
Senior EPA official defends Clean Power Plan

Senior EPA official defends Clean Power Plan

WASHINGTON — A top Environmental Protection Agency official said on Tuesday that the administration plans to invest in helping states meet clean power goals. “We are committed to helping states make the investments they need to meet the requirements,” said Stanley...