Government News

8:51 PM
21-March
2010 Ecuador's President Orders Cabinet To ResignEcuador's president asked his cabinet to turn in their resignations on Saturday as part of a major government reshuffle. President Rafael Correa, 46, who became the nation's leader in 2007 did not disclose details of the changes in store for his country's government.
Topics: diplomacy, government, politics, international relations, heads of state, World

4:26 PM
21-March
2010 Former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall, Dies At 90Former Secretary of Interior Stewart Udall died at 90. Udall who came from a famed political family spearheaded the 60's conservation movement, and was an advocate for the American West.
Topics: death and dying, government, conservation, politics, social issue, environmental issue, public officials, United States

11:36 AM
21-March
2010 Democrats Likely Have Enough Votes To Pass Health Care BillDemocrats likely have the 216 votes they need to pass the $875-billion health care reform bill in the House
Topics: government, healthcare policy, politics, health, United States

8:34 AM
21-March
2010 Fifteen States Sue EPA Over Greenhouse Gas DecisionThe number of states suing the federal government to stop it from regulating carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as pollutants has risen to 15.
Topics: government, politics, government departments, trials, environmental issue, global warming, crime, law and justice, United States

12:01 PM
20-March
2010 Former Nepalese Prime Minister Koirala DiesFormal Nepal Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala passed away at his daughter residence in the capital on Saturday, officials and party leaders said.
Topics: government, human interest, people, politics, executive (government), World

   

6:11 PM
19-March
2010 $940 Billion Democratic Healthcare Bill In Final Lap Ahead Of House VoteThe public has until the end of the week to review the healthcare bill House Democrats plan to pass using a procedure critics warn is unconstitutional, but that Republicans used when they held the majority in Congress. Democrats are still gathering the required votes for the measure, which also needs a Senate vote before it is sent to the White House.
Topics: health insurance, government, politics, healthcare policy, social issue, national government, health, United States

10:41 AM
19-March
2010 Gay Advocates Detained After White House Rally Against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"Two gay advocates remain in police custody after being arrested Thursday during a rally in the nation's capital. First Lt. Dan Choi, a noted advocate for efforts to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't tell," was one of the detained. The arrests occurred as the Senate Armed Services Committee considered repealing the ban against gays serving openly in the military.
Topics: government, minority group, gays and lesbians, politics, social issue, national government, crime, law and justice, inquest, United States

9:53 AM
19-March
2010 Lead Warning Prompts Recall Of Bauer Hockey SticksA warning from Health Canada about the lead content of children's hockey sticks has led the manufacturer, Bauer Hockey, to issue a worldwide recall of about 100,000 of the sports toys.
Topics: government, company information, product recalls, politics, government departments, economy, business and finance, health, illness, Canada

8:46 AM
19-March
2010 South Carolina Governor Agrees To Pay Fines For Ethics ChargesSouth Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has agreed to pay fines to settle ethics allegations against him without admitting guilt. The governor will pay $74,000 to resolve charges surrounding the use of business class tickets and campaign funds.
Topics: government, politics, public officials, United States

7:50 AM
19-March
2010 Reactions Mixed On Philippine Court Ruling On Presidential AppointmentAs expected, political reactions are mixed to the controversial decision on Wednesday by the Philippine Supreme Court that outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has the power to appoint the next chief justice
Topics: government, judiciary, politics, court administration, constitution, national government, crime, law and justice, World