http://www.mail.com/people/15732-robert-menendez.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/15732-robert-menendez.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2101150-senate-panel-approves-weapons-syrian-rebels.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel voted on Tuesday to provide weapons to rebels battling the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad, the first time lawmakers have endorsed the aggressive U.S. military step of arming the opposition in the 2-year-old civil war. With a degree of trepidation, the Foreign Relations Committee voted 15-3 for a bill that would pr... Tue, 21 May 2013 21:24:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2101150-senate-panel-approves-weapons-syrian-rebels.html 2013-05-21T21:24:34Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2096066-white-house-insists-obama-was-involved-irs.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for more answers. Trying to move past a challenging week that put the White House on the defensive, senior adv... Sun, 19 May 2013 15:25:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2096066-white-house-insists-obama-was-involved-irs.html 2013-05-19T15:25:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2082480-correction-honduras-death-squads-story.html TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — In a story May 13 about suspects disappearing or dying after being in the custody of the Honduran National Police, The Associated Press misquoted U.S. Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield as suggesting that the Honduran armed forces have engaged in vigilantism. In fact, Brownfield was speaking of the danger of communities carrying out ... Fri, 17 May 2013 19:03:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2082480-correction-honduras-death-squads-story.html 2013-05-17T19:03:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2089568-obama-calls-congress-to-fund-embassy-security.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday tried to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya, calling on lawmakers to approve his request to increase funding for diplomatic security. Obama's call was the second step in as many days designed to combat GOP char... Thu, 16 May 2013 20:44:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2089568-obama-calls-congress-to-fund-embassy-security.html 2013-05-16T20:44:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2085378-senate-panel-approves-us-ambassador-to-libya.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday approved President Barack Obama's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Libya, a post that has been vacant since insurgents attacked the diplomatic mission in Benghazi last September, killing Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. With little discussion, the panel on a voice vote ap... Tue, 14 May 2013 20:41:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2085378-senate-panel-approves-us-ambassador-to-libya.html 2013-05-14T20:41:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2073412-coalition-immigration-bill-clears-tests.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The bipartisan coalition behind a contentious overhaul of immigration laws stuck together on a critical early series of test votes Thursday, turning back challenges from conservative critics as the Senate Judiciary Committee refined legislation to secure the borders and grant eventual citizenship to millions living in the United States illegally. ... Thu, 09 May 2013 21:26:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2073412-coalition-immigration-bill-clears-tests.html 2013-05-09T21:26:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2068630-libya-ambassador-nominee-vows-sufficient-security.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's nominee for ambassador to Libya said Tuesday that she will work to ensure sufficient security at U.S. facilities nearly eight months after poor protection in Benghazi was blamed for the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Deborah Kay Jones, a career diplomat who has served in Kuwait, Arg... Tue, 07 May 2013 18:12:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2068630-libya-ambassador-nominee-vows-sufficient-security.html 2013-05-07T18:12:32Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2029318-senators-unveil-sweeping-immigration-bill.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Democratic and four Republican senators formally unveiled a sweeping immigration bill Thursday at a news conference attended by traditional opponents from big business and labor, conservative groups and liberal ones. The lawmakers argued that this time, thanks to that broad-based support, immigration overhaul legislation can succeed in Congress. ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:52:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2029318-senators-unveil-sweeping-immigration-bill.html 2013-04-18T21:52:37Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2028238-kerry-disappointed-talks-with-iran.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry called for patience despite widespread frustration with the recent failure of negotiations between six world powers and Iran over its disputed nuclear program and growing fears of Tehran developing a weapon of mass destruction. Testifying Thursday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Kerry said he ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:42:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2028238-kerry-disappointed-talks-with-iran.html 2013-04-18T15:42:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2021380-senators-plan-to-unveil-immigration-bill-this-week.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan Senate immigration bill would put the 11 million immigrants in the country illegally on a 13-year path to U.S. citizenship that would cost $2,000 in fines plus additional fees, and would begin only once steps have been taken to secure the border, according to an outline of the measure released Monday. The sweeping legislatio... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:04:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2021380-senators-plan-to-unveil-immigration-bill-this-week.html 2013-04-16T04:04:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2014148-apnewsbreak-immigration-bill-exclude.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Bipartisan immigration legislation emerging in the Senate could prevent hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S. illegally from ever becoming citizens, according to a Senate aide with knowledge of the proposals. The bill expected to be unveiled next week would bar anyone who arrived in the U.S. after Dec. 31, 2011, from applying f... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:02:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2014148-apnewsbreak-immigration-bill-exclude.html 2013-04-12T04:02:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2011072-thousands-rally-us-immigration-bill.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of immigrants and activists rallied nationwide Wednesday in a coordinated set of protests aimed at pressing Congress to approve immigration measures that would grant 11 million immigrants living here illegally a path toward citizenship. Organizers said demonstrations were taking place in at least 18 states and in Washin... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:27:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2011072-thousands-rally-us-immigration-bill.html 2013-04-11T00:27:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2008564-senate-approves-jersey-judge-appeals-court.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed New Jersey judge Patty Shwartz to serve on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, giving her a lifetime appointment to the Philadelphia-based court. Shwartz was confirmed by a vote of 64-34, with most Republicans opposing her nomination. The 3rd Circuit handles cases from Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylva... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:05:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2008564-senate-approves-jersey-judge-appeals-court.html 2013-04-09T18:05:47Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1996376-prospects-arms-treaty-dead-senate.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate opponents of a treaty regulating the multibillion-dollar global arms trade said Wednesday they have the votes to block ratification of the pact, which is also opposed by the outlaw regimes of North Korea, Syria and Iran. One day after the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved the treaty, Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah sa... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:53:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1996376-prospects-arms-treaty-dead-senate.html 2013-04-03T21:53:48Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1979414-business-usual-menendez-amid-investigations.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyond the investigations, it's business as usual for Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez. The new Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman presides over hearings on North Korea and counterterrorism, travels to Afghanistan and Pakistan and meets privately with foreign ministers and ambassadors. The two-term New Jersey sen... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:32:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1979414-business-usual-menendez-amid-investigations.html 2013-03-26T07:32:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1956266-report-grand-jury-investigating-nj-sen-menendez.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Robert Menendez is being investigated by a Miami federal grand jury for his role in advocating for the business interests of a wealthy donor and friend, The Washington Post reported Thursday. The newspaper reported that as part of the probe, federal agents have questioned witnesses about the interactions between Menendez, D-N.J., an... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:16:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1956266-report-grand-jury-investigating-nj-sen-menendez.html 2013-03-15T15:16:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1943362-senators-hush-hush-they-craft-immigration-bill.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The eight senators meet in private several times a week, alternating between Sen. John McCain's and Sen. Charles Schumer's offices. They sit in arm chairs arranged in a circle and sip water or soft drinks as they debate temporary workers and border security. In a capital riven by partisanship and gridlock, they are determined to be the exception and actuall... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:25:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1943362-senators-hush-hush-they-craft-immigration-bill.html 2013-03-10T01:25:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1937328-north-korea-hit-un-sanctions-test.html UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council responded swiftly to North Korea's latest nuclear test by punishing the reclusive regime Thursday with tough, new sanctions targeting its economy and leadership, despite Pyongyang's threat of a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the United States. The penalties came in a unanimous resolution drafted by the U.S. a... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:37:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1937328-north-korea-hit-un-sanctions-test.html 2013-03-08T04:37:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1939296-white-house-us-defend-nkorea-attack.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is fully capable of defending itself against a North Korean ballistic missile attack, the White House said Thursday, after Pyongyang threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the United States. The threat from the North Koreans came ahead of a unanimous vote in the U.N. Security Council approving its toughest sanctions yet on t... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:44:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1939296-white-house-us-defend-nkorea-attack.html 2013-03-08T00:44:25Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1936572-murky-menendez-prostitution-claims-shifting.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Murky allegations involving Sen. Robert Menendez, a top donor and prostitutes in the Dominican Republic have twisted in confusing new directions. The latest: A woman's sworn affidavit that she was paid to lie when she claimed she had slept with the senator — and a media brawl over her role in a story that ignited the furor in the first place. ... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:49:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1936572-murky-menendez-prostitution-claims-shifting.html 2013-03-06T21:49:01Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1933716-dominican-prosecutors-seek-us-senators-testimony.html SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A Dominican judge ruled Tuesday that he needs to hear from a U.S. senator and one of his campaign contributors before deciding whether to grant a court order sought by a woman who says she was paid to falsely claim she had sex with the men. The woman, 23-year-old Nexis de los Santos, asked the court to block any po... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:46:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1933716-dominican-prosecutors-seek-us-senators-testimony.html 2013-03-05T22:46:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1931950-sen-menendez-forward-to-vindication.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Robert Menendez, who has maintained all along that he never paid prostitutes for sex, said he is looking forward to whatever evidence emerges from courts in the Dominican Republic to vindicate him. A Dominican lawyer on Monday released an affidavit from a 23-year-old woman saying she fabricated a story about Menendez paying her for ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:17:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1931950-sen-menendez-forward-to-vindication.html 2013-03-05T12:17:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1931460-lawyer-accusations-us-senator-false.html SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A Dominican woman who once said in a video that she had sex with a New Jersey senator for money is now acknowledging that the allegation was false, according to a sworn statement released by a lawyer enmeshed in the accusations. The attorney, Vinicio Castillo Seman, told reporters at a Monday press conference that ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:42:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1931460-lawyer-accusations-us-senator-false.html 2013-03-05T02:42:46Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1922586-eggs-to-film-japanese-american-studio-head.html BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — There isn't much "Hollywood" about Kevin Tsujihara. He spends most of his time in back-room meetings, away from the red carpets and spotlights for which the city is known. There are few photos of him online, and a few weeks ago, someone created the first page for him on Wikipedia. But, on Friday, the 48-year-old ... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:31:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1922586-eggs-to-film-japanese-american-studio-head.html 2013-02-28T21:31:57Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1922766-lawmakers-push-measure-israels-self-defense.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States would back Israel militarily if the Mideast ally were to attack Iran in self-defense, a bipartisan group of senators said Thursday in introducing a forceful resolution. "No one wants another conflict anywhere in the world militarily, but we also don't want a nuclear-capable Iran," said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at a ... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:21:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1922766-lawmakers-push-measure-israels-self-defense.html 2013-02-28T21:21:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1900294-families-relief-immigration-bill.html WASHINGTON (AP) — If America is a nation of immigrants, it's also a nation of immigrants' husbands, wives, parents and children — and their brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews too. That could begin to change under legislation being written in the Senate, where the nation's longstanding emphasis on family-based immigration is coming under scrutiny. Unlik... Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:25:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1900294-families-relief-immigration-bill.html 2013-02-19T08:25:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1889288-napolitano-unaware-intern-case-arrest.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told a Senate panel Wednesday that she was not consulted about the case of an illegal immigrant and registered sex offender before he was arrested in December. Napolitano said she learned about the case against Luis Abrahan Sanchez Zavaleta after The Associated Press wrote about it last year. ... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:49:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1889288-napolitano-unaware-intern-case-arrest.html 2013-02-13T17:49:17Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1887010-democrats-immigration-gang-to-obama.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic senators in a bipartisan group negotiating an immigration overhaul bill are planning to update President Barack Obama on their progress Wednesday at the White House. The meeting will come a day after Obama delivers his State of the Union address where he's expected to renew his call for comprehensive immigration reform and... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1887010-democrats-immigration-gang-to-obama.html 2013-02-12T18:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883716-report-menendez-emails-sought-to-aid-donors-firm.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Emails between Sen. Robert Menendez's office and the Homeland Security Department describe efforts by his staff in January to thwart U.S. donations of cargo-screening equipment to the government of the Dominican Republic. Donated equipment could have jeopardized a port security contract benefiting a close Menendez associate and fundraiser. ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883716-report-menendez-emails-sought-to-aid-donors-firm.html 2013-02-11T20:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1880300-amid-dominican-port-concerns-surge-smuggling.html SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The relationship between a U.S. Senator from New Jersey and a wealthy political benefactor has highlighted gaps in port security in the Dominican Republic, which has become the top transit point for drugs in the Caribbean. And the situation appears to be getting worse. Authorities in the Dominican Republic seized 9... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1880300-amid-dominican-port-concerns-surge-smuggling.html 2013-02-09T18:16:00Z