U.S. appeals ruling against dolphin-safe tuna labels
The U.S. appealed a World Trade Organization decision that accuses Washington of imposing overly stringent rules on dolphin-safe tuna from Mexico.
Romney trying hard to lower expectations
With the crucial Republican presidential primary in South Carolina just hours away, front-runner Mitt Romney lowered expectations for how well he will do.
Internet wins: PIPA/SOPA postponed
After vowing to move forward with an up or down vote on controversial anti-piracy legislation, two key lawmakers announced Friday that the votes are off, indefinitely.
Congress may be able to approve Keystone pipeline on its own
The Congress has the constitutional right to legislate permits for cross-border oil pipelines like TransCanada’s Keystone XL, according to a new legal analysis.
Holder, top DOJ lawyers tied to big banks
Attorney General Eric Holder and Lanny Breuer, head of the DOJ’s criminal division, were partners for years at a law firm that represented a Who’s Who of big banks.
Obama commits to universal birth control
The Obama administration announced Friday it would stand by a policy that requires virtually all insurance to cover family planning, including female contraceptives.
