House clears path for the Violence Against Women Act

House clears path for the Violence Against Women Act

WASHINGTON—The Violence Against Women Act passed an important procedural hurdle in the House Wednesday, but its future remains uncertain. The House now faces votes on not one bill, but two—the version of the bill passed by the Senate two weeks ago and an alternative...
FAA warns sequestration to disrupt air travel

FAA warns sequestration to disrupt air travel

WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Huerta warned Wednesday that if mandatory federal budget cuts go into effect as scheduled Friday, the FAA likely would furlough employees, delaying flights at airports around the country. Huerta was...