Government News
House passes bill on lying about military medals
House bill makes it a crime to lie about military medals to obtain benefits
Lew taps government retiree pension fund
US Treasury secretary says he has begun tapping federal retiree pension fund to avoid default
Anti-IRS protest planned at Ohio federal building
Cincinnati federal building is focus of planned tea party protest over IRS targeting case
More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told
Circle of White House advisers who knew of IRS probe widens; officials say Obama wasn't told
White House says more farm subsidy cuts needed
White House says more subsidy cuts needed in massive farm bill moving through Senate
Obama vows US support as Myanmar leader visits
Obama vows US support as Myanmar makes historic White House visit
Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports
Senators working on immigration bill would require fingerprinting at 30 busiest airports
Small company stock are a bright spot
Small company stocks are a bright spot as Russell 2000 index climbs above 1,000 for first time
Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma
President Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma after devastating tornado
AP source: Treasury told WH of IRS disclosure plan
AP source: Treasury told White House IRS planned to disclose targeting of political groups
Judge tosses ex-BP executive's obstruction charge
Judge tosses obstruction charge against ex-BP executive accused of concealing Gulf spill data
Sally Ride to get posthumous Medal of Freedom
Obama to honor Sally Ride, first US woman in space, with posthumous Medal of Freedom
GOP ponders how to capitalize on Obama's woes
As GOP weighs how best to profit from Obama's problems, Democrats hope it overplays its hand
Obama pledges help after Oklahoma tornado
Obama pledges help after tornado, tells Oklahoma governor to call him directly if needs arise
White House promises help after Oklahoma tornado
Obama administration assures Oklahoma officials they'll have all help possible after tornado
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
IG: ex-US Attorney violated department policy with news leak in Fast and Furious probe
Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
Organic industry's political influence rises on Capitol Hill as demand grows for organic foods
Myanmar leader vows justice over communal violence
Myanmar leader vows to bring perpetrators of communal violence to justice
Obama, China's Xi to meet in June in California
Obama, China's Xi plan 2 days of meetings in June in California
Education Department gives 3 more states waivers
Education Secretary Duncan gives 3 more states permission to ignore No Child Left Behind law



