by William Hicks | Feb 11, 2015 | Politics
By William Hicks WASHINGTON – It was a celebration of firsts Wednesday for African American Republican lawmakers at the Howard Theatre, an historic venue for black entertainment. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, and Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas,...
by Ashley Gilmore | Feb 11, 2015 | Living, Politics
By Ashley Gilmore WASHINGTON— The United States is making large cuts in funding and programming to reduce gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is a major blow because it’s the single biggest government donor, Marcy Hersh of Refugees...
by Adam Mintzer | Feb 11, 2015 | National Security
By Adam Mintzer WASHINGTON- President Barack Obama sent a proposal to Congress on Wednesday to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic State. The proposal lays out the White House’s reasons for wanting Congress to act against ISIS. It cites the...
by Nancy Wang | Feb 11, 2015 | Living, Politics
By Nancy Wang WASHINGTON—Families headed by never married single parents are the least advantaged, the least benefited and the least protected population — and they need help, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution told House subcommittee Wednesday. “Not...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Feb 11, 2015 | Energy, Environment
By Shelbie Bostedt WASHINGTON – Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz defended his near $30 billion budget request for 2016 during an appearance Wednesday before a skeptical House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. The panel, controlled by Republicans critical of...
