http://www.mail.com/people/17270-roy-blunt.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/17270-roy-blunt.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2090850-epa-nominee-advances-without-gop-support.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency has moved one step closer to getting the job, but it came without Republican support. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Thursday voted 10-8, along party lines, to advance Gina McCarthy's nomination to the full Senate. McCarthy now leads the EPA's... Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2090850-epa-nominee-advances-without-gop-support.html 2013-05-16T16:47:04Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084204-irs-chief-agency-lacked-sensitivity-screenings.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS acting chief acknowledged Tuesday that the agency demonstrated "a lack of sensitivity" in its screenings of political groups seeking tax-exempt status, but he said those mistakes won't be repeated. In his first public comment on the case, Steven Miller said there was "a shortcut taken in our processes" for determining which group... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:14:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084204-irs-chief-agency-lacked-sensitivity-screenings.html 2013-05-14T18:14:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2007394-senate-showdown-vote-gun-curbs-set-thursday.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top Democrat has set Congress' first showdown vote for Thursday on President Barack Obama's gun control drive as a small but mounting number of Republicans appear willing to buck a conservative effort to prevent debate from even beginning. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada announced his decision Tuesday as the White Hous... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:08:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2007394-senate-showdown-vote-gun-curbs-set-thursday.html 2013-04-10T01:08:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1967580-senate-vote-85-billion-cuts-avert-shutdown.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in widely decried spending cuts aimed at restraining soaring federal deficits — and to avoid a government shutdown just a week away. President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats rejected a call to reopen White House tours scrapped because of the tightened spending. Federal mea... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:38:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1967580-senate-vote-85-billion-cuts-avert-shutdown.html 2013-03-20T23:38:13Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1963210-catchall-spending-bill-advances-senate.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan full-year funding bill took a big step forward in the Senate on Monday, despite opposition from Republicans who were denied chances to offer money aimed at addressing home state problems like looming closures of air traffic control towers. The legislation advanced on a 63-35 procedural vote that sets up a vote on Tuesday to ... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:08:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1963210-catchall-spending-bill-advances-senate.html 2013-03-19T01:08:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1963096-mo-senator-threatens-block-epa-administrator.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Republican Sen. Roy Blunt threatened Monday to block President Barack Obama's choice for Environmental Protection Agency administrator until plans are resolved for a long-stalled levee project in southeast Missouri. The two senators from Missouri, Blunt and Democrat Claire McCaskill, expressed disappointment that the EPA and two other age... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:07:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1963096-mo-senator-threatens-block-epa-administrator.html 2013-03-18T20:07:47Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1940160-federal-workers-brace-furloughs.html WASHINGTON (AP) — First there was a two-year pay freeze. Now furloughs loom, as federal agencies make personnel costs a prime target for across-the-board budget cuts that went into effect last week. The result: anxiety and low morale in a workforce often envied for its job security. "It would certainly put a strain on things," said Jonathan Schweizer, 61,... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:06:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1940160-federal-workers-brace-furloughs.html 2013-03-08T20:06:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1868144-mccain-cool-to-suggestion-hagel-filibuster.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. John McCain, a sharp critic of Chuck Hagel's nomination as defense secretary, said Monday he will not support a filibuster of President Barack Obama's pick, even though he declined to say whether he intends to vote for confirmation. "I do not believe a filibuster is appropriate and I would oppose such a move," McCain told... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1868144-mccain-cool-to-suggestion-hagel-filibuster.html 2013-02-05T00:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1861220-white-house-hagel-will-win-senate-confirmation.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday dismissed criticism of Chuck Hagel's hesitant congressional testimony and insisted that it expects the Senate to confirm him as defense secretary. One day after Hagel was roughed up in a grueling confirmation hearing, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Hagel did a "fine job" and the Obama administration would... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1861220-white-house-hagel-will-win-senate-confirmation.html 2013-02-01T18:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1833096-schumer-senate-democrats-will-pass-budget.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats intend to approve a budget for the first time in almost four years, a prominent lawmaker said Sunday, but he said it will call for higher tax revenues that Republicans are sure to oppose. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., also said an announcement by House Republicans that they plan to approve a short-term increase in the nati... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1833096-schumer-senate-democrats-will-pass-budget.html 2013-01-20T18:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1833518-obama-adviser-optimistic-immigration-overhaul.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser said Sunday the stars seem aligned for Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration overhaul this year, but he sounded less confident about prospects for toughening the nation's gun laws. White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe made the rounds on Sunday talk shows, outlining the president's agenda for the month... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1833518-obama-adviser-optimistic-immigration-overhaul.html 2013-01-20T17:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1790798-last-minute-fiscal-cliff-talks-senate.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders groped for a last-minute compromise Saturday to avoid middle-class tax increases and possibly prevent deep spending cuts at the dawn of the new year as President Barack Obama warned that failure could mean a "self-inflicted wound to the economy." Obama chastised lawmakers in his weekly radio and Internet address for waitin... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 22:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1790798-last-minute-fiscal-cliff-talks-senate.html 2012-12-29T22:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1790876-obama-congressional-leaders-avoid-cliff-dive.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is urging Congress to reach a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, saying the nation "can't afford a politically self-inflicted wound to our economy." Obama says in Saturday's radio and Internet address that he believes leaders in Congress may be able to reach an agreement that can pass both houses before taxes rise and... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1790876-obama-congressional-leaders-avoid-cliff-dive.html 2012-12-29T17:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1766996-epa-tightens-standards-soot-pollution.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In its first major regulation since the election, the Obama administration on Friday imposed a new air quality standard that reduces by 20 percent the maximum amount of soot released into the air from smokestacks, diesel trucks and other sources of pollution. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said the new standar... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1766996-epa-tightens-standards-soot-pollution.html 2012-12-14T22:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1762096-congress-ends-second-bag-checks-flights.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Passengers arriving in the U.S. from international airports who miss connecting flights because their checked bags have to be rescreened could get some relief under legislation passed Wednesday by the House and sent to the president for his signature. The "No-Hassle Flying Act" gives the Transportation Security Administration the authori... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1762096-congress-ends-second-bag-checks-flights.html 2012-12-12T20:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1759562-senator-rock-removal-mississippi-to-start.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Crews might be allowed to begin destroying two rock pinnacles impeding barge traffic on the Mississippi River as early as next week, more than a month ahead of schedule, a senator said Tuesday, cautioning that further steps may be needed to ensure the vital shipping route remains open. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and two river industry tr... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1759562-senator-rock-removal-mississippi-to-start.html 2012-12-12T00:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1749596-leading-conservative-demint-resigning-senate-seat.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Jim DeMint, patron saint of the tea party and a would-be Republican kingmaker, announced suddenly Thursday he would resign his South Carolina seat to head Washington's conservative Heritage Foundation think tank, a shift that reverberated through a soul-searching GOP. Just two years into a second, six-year term, DeMint said he would... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1749596-leading-conservative-demint-resigning-senate-seat.html 2012-12-06T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1749290-drought-revives-water-war-river.html JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The water wars are raging again in America's heartland, where drought-stricken states are pleading for the increasingly scarce water of the Missouri River — to drink from their faucets, irrigate their crops and float the barges that carry billions of dollars of agricultural products to market. From Montana to West Virginia, offi... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1749290-drought-revives-water-war-river.html 2012-12-06T20:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1732030-drought-threatens-to-close-mississippi-to-barges.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — After months of drought, companies that ship grain and other goods down the Mississippi River are being haunted by a potential nightmare: If water levels fall too low, the nation's main inland waterway could become impassable to barges just as the harvest heads to market. Any closure of the river would upend the transport system that has ... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1732030-drought-threatens-to-close-mississippi-to-barges.html 2012-11-29T22:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1726886-apnewsbreak-senators-obama-to-protect-river.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — A group of U.S. senators will ask President Barack Obama for an emergency declaration in an effort to keep barges moving on the drought-riddled Mississippi River, a spokesman for Sen. Claire McCaskill told The Associated Press Tuesday. Senators from Mississippi River states are seeking an emergency directive that would increase the flow o... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1726886-apnewsbreak-senators-obama-to-protect-river.html 2012-11-27T19:47:00Z