Politics
A panel of federal judges ordered the Legislature to redraw the 12th Congressional District, ruling that it was unconstitutionally created solely to send a Latino to Congress.
Feb. 27, 1997
California
After more than $300 million in government contracts went to businesses that made unsubstantiated claims of Native American ownership, Rep.
Oct. 21, 2019
A 14-page report to be released today by Democratic members of the House Small Business Committee blasts the Bush administration and congressional leaders for giving short shrift to small-business issues during the most recent congressional session.
Jan. 23, 2002
What a difference a day makes.
Jan. 17, 2007
World & Nation
The Federal Bureau of Prisons said Saturday that work to restore power to a detention center in New York City where inmates have gone without heat and electricity for a week will be completed by Monday.
Feb. 2, 2019
Business
GAO investigation finds that ‘billions of dollars’ intended for small businesses are going to corporations or their subsidiaries.
Jan. 15, 2003
Three members of Congress were arrested Thursday in front of the White House in a protest against the U.S. policy of forcibly returning Haitian refugees.
May 6, 1994
A new bill introduced in Congress this month would prohibit immigration officers from wearing any clothing bearing the word “police,” which some officials complain is deceiving and only serves to escalate tensions in their communities as the Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement.
April 8, 2017
Contract “bundling” remains a hot topic on Capitol Hill, where House legislators have introduced a slew of bills to help ensure that small businesses aren’t squeezed out of the roughly $200-billion federal contracting market.
Aug. 2, 2000
Looking to court women voters in an election year, the Clinton administration this week took the wraps off two federal initiatives aimed at helping women business owners secure a greater share of federal contracts.
Sept. 13, 2000