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WASHINGTON — President Obama’s top man on corporate compensation Kenneth Feinberg has plenty of power, thank you very much. Feinberg told the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday that he doesn’t think his ability to set executive pay limits … (more…)

Trumpeting a victory against careless spending, President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed a defense bill that kills some costly weapons projects and expands war efforts. In a major civil rights change, the law also makes it a federal hate crime to assault people based on sexual orientation. (more…)

President Obama on Wednesday signed a law that makes it a federal crime to assault an individual because of his or her sexual orientation or gender identity. (more…)

On a dreary December morning, Fresno Grizzlies partner Chris Cummings stands in center field at Chukchansi Park and looks toward home plate. “I love the view,” Cummings says. “It’s a lot nicer when full of people.” There’s the problem. Fresno’s $46 … (more…)

President Barack Obama says two former senators will lead an advisory board charged with giving him unvarnished counsel about the nation’s intelligence. (more…)

President Barack Obama is hailing Edward Brooke, who made history 43 years ago as the first black man elected by popular vote to the U.S. Senate. (more…)

October 27, 2009 (WASHINGTON) ‘“ A US federal grand jury handed down an eight-count indictment for a former State department official accusing him of violating Sudan economic sanctions among other things, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced … (more…)

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democrats have all but finalized a sweeping health care bill that would reshape the medical system, requiring nearly everyone to purchase coverage and creating a new government insurance plan for the middle class. Lawmakers … (more…)

President Barack Obama has rewarded top Democratic donors with perks ranging from holiday visits to the White House to policy briefings, carrying on a practice of past presidents despite his promise to change how Washington works, a report published Wednesday shows. (more…)

Sen. John McCain is exhorting President Barack Obama to make a decision quickly on sending additional troops to Afghanistan, saying U.S allies are nervous and military commanders are frustrated. (more…)