A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.
Prospects for House passage of a new farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as key backers scrambled Wednesday to secure support for the five-year, half-trillion dollar measure.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:22:39 GMT
A Missouri Senate committee plans to study the state's construction needs while the House will create two panels to focus on the Medicaid program for the poor.
A Missouri Senate committee plans to study the state's construction needs while the House will create two panels to focus on the Medicaid program for the poor.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:39:47 GMT
WASHINGTON (POOL/CNN) - Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged the Obama Administration's success on gun violence. After the mass shooting in Newton, Connecticut last December, the president issued 23
Vice President Joe Biden says the Obama administration has had success in curbing gun violence but isn't through with pushing for reform.
The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a...
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she is supporting a super political action committee encouraging Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016.
Sen. Claire McCaskill endorsed an outside political group encouraging Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016, saying it was important for Democrats to build a groundswell of support for the former secretary of...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:02:13 GMT
Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers are working on a new plan to solve the state's $97 billion pension crisis that involves forming a bipartisan committee and reconvening the Legislature again in July.
Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers are working on a new plan to solve the state's $97 billion pension crisis that involves forming a bipartisan committee and reconvening the Legislature again in July.
Monday, June 17 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:54:32 GMT
A spokeswoman for Lisa Madigan says the Illinois attorney general is "doing her job" to advise state lawmakers and make sure the Legislature's final plan on pension reform "survives an inevitable court challenge."
A spokeswoman for Lisa Madigan says the Illinois attorney general is "doing her job" to advise state lawmakers and make sure the Legislature's final plan on pension reform "survives an inevitable court challenge."
Sunday, June 16 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:17:01 GMT
The Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature is scheduled to address pensions again this week during a special session, but it's unclear if a solution is in reach.
The Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature is scheduled to address pensions again this week during a special session, but it's unclear if a solution is in reach.
Saturday, June 15 2013 1:11 PM EDT2013-06-15 17:11:44 GMT
Numerous messages are urging Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to sign legislation that would require doctors be in the room for the initial dose of a drug used in medical abortions.
Numerous messages are urging Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to sign legislation that would require doctors be in the room for the initial dose of a drug used in medical abortions.
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-06-15 15:16:49 GMT
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to take some political potshots at Democrats in a speech to Kentucky's GOP faithful at a statewide dinner in Lexington.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to take some political potshots at Democrats in a speech to Kentucky's GOP faithful at a statewide dinner in Lexington.
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:51:13 GMT
WASHINGTON (RNN) – Rep. Trent Franks, R-AZ, has scrambled to recover from a controversial and untrue statement he made Wednesday regarding rape and abortion. "Before my friends on the left side of the
"Before my friends on the left side of the aisle here tried to make rape and incest a subject because you know – the incidence of rape resulting in pregnancy are very low," Rep. Trent Franks said.
After months of caution, President Barack Obama suddenly is positioned more aggressively on Syria than the global leaders he's joining at a summit Monday, now that he has authorized weapons and ammunition...
After months of caution, President Barack Obama suddenly is positioned more aggressively on Syria than the global leaders he's joining at a summit Monday, now that he has authorized weapons and ammunition shipments to...
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-06-12 20:15:33 GMT
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning a fresh vote on own his plan to reform public-employee pensions despite a request from the governor for compromise with the Senate.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning a fresh vote on his own plan to reform public-employee pensions despite a request from the governor for compromise with the Senate.
Seven Republicans and three Democrats have been appointed to a Missouri Senate committee that will study potential changes to the Medicaid health care program for the poor.
Seven Republicans and three Democrats have been appointed to a Missouri Senate committee that will study potential changes to the Medicaid health care program for the poor.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:44:51 GMT
A second southern Illinois prosecutor is letting his county's residents carry concealed weapons even as Gov. Pat Quinn weighs whether to allow it statewide.
A second southern Illinois prosecutor is letting his county's residents carry concealed weapons even as Gov. Pat Quinn weighs whether to allow it statewide.
Senators are preparing to cast the first votes in the full Senate on a landmark immigration bill that offers the best chance in decades to remake the nation's immigration system and offer eventual citizenship to...
In Spanish and English, the Senate pushed contentious immigration legislation over early procedural hurdles with deceptive ease on Tuesday as President Barack Obama insisted the "moment is now" to give 11 million immigrants...
Tuesday, June 11 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-11 16:01:56 GMT
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is pressing his case on why he vetoed legislation that would cut Missouri's income tax rate for the first time in more than 90 years.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is pressing his case on why he vetoed legislation that would cut Missouri's income tax rate for the first time in more than 90 years.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:17:15 GMT
Gov. Steve Beshear was meeting Monday afternoon with House Speaker Greg Stumbo and Senate President Robert Stivers to try to work on a plan to resolve legislative redistricting.
Gov. Steve Beshear was meeting Monday afternoon with House Speaker Greg Stumbo and Senate President Robert Stivers to try to work on a plan to resolve legislative redistricting.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:14 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:14:30 GMT
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is meeting with House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton to discuss how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is asking lawmakers to approve both rival plans on how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis. But it's unclear if legislative leaders will agree.
Monday, June 10 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-06-10 16:28:18 GMT
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is meeting with House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton to discuss how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's meeting with House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton to talk about how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis.
Sunday, June 9 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-06-09 17:17:53 GMT
Missouri's Republican-led Legislature put a priority on cutting taxes this year. But the same lawmakers who passed a $700 million income tax cut also approved numerous little-known fee increases.
Missouri's Republican-led Legislature put a priority on cutting taxes this year. But the same lawmakers who passed a $700 million income tax cut also approved numerous little-known fee increases.
Sunday, June 9 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-06-09 15:49:53 GMT
An unexpected windfall of $1.2 billion has given the state's service providers a moment of relief. But those agencies still are waiting on $5.8 billion in bills the state has not paid and prospects for...
An unexpected windfall of $1.2 billion has given the state's service providers a moment of relief. But those agencies still are waiting on $5.8 billion in bills the state has not paid and prospects for longer-term relief...
Thursday, June 6 2013 3:21 PM EDT2013-06-06 19:21:12 GMT
A St. Louis alderman is raising eyebrows with his request to constituents for money to help pay for his daughter's college education.
A St. Louis alderman who asked constituents to pay off his daughter's college tuition bill now says he'll return any donations he receives as a result of that request.
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:32:58 GMT
Kentucky Democrats were set Thursday to take aim at Republican Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Senate minority leader they hope to oust in next year's election, though they don't yet have a challenger lined up.
Kentucky Democrats were set Thursday to take aim at Republican Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Senate minority leader they hope to oust in next year's election, though they don't yet have a challenger lined up.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 1:23 PM EDT2013-06-05 17:23:17 GMT
The Illinois Legislature adjourned Friday without sending a bill on a state-run health insurance marketplace to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk as he's requested for years.
The Illinois Legislature adjourned Friday without sending a bill on a state-run health insurance marketplace to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk as he's requested for years.
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