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Connecticut governor seeks transportation funding in second term
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy said on Wednesday that he wants to create a "lock box" for transportation funding because states that do not invest in infrastructure will face long-term economic struggles.
Wall Street up more than 1 percent, boosted by jobs data, Fed
U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday from five straight sessions of losses after strong private sector jobs data and as minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting reassured investors the bank was in no hurry to start raising interest rates.
White House not under pressure to expand U.S. crude exports - adviser
The White House does not feel pressure to loosen restrictions on U.S. oil exports further and views debate over the issue as resolved for now, John Podesta, a top aide to President Barack Obama, told Reuters in an interview.
US and Russia to Engage in Nuclear Competition and Cold War as Tension Continues
The United States continues to threaten Russia with retaliation for its development of new cruise missile technology.