World & Nation
Two lawmakers and the environmental group Greenpeace called today for a nationwide consumer boycott of canned tuna imported from countries whose fishing fleets use drift nets.
Oct. 25, 1989
Politics
Former President Ronald Reagan’s $2-million speaking tour for a Japanese company prompted introduction Monday of a bill to reduce or eliminate pensions for ex-presidents with high outside earnings.
Nov. 7, 1989
Business
After a survey that found widespread sexual harassment on commercial airlines, federal lawmakers have proposed legislation requiring airlines and other transit operations to adopt policies to crack down on harassment and abuse.
May 19, 2018
Money given to the airlines under the Payroll Support Program is needed to protect about 750,000 jobs, said Rep. Peter DeFazio, who supported the deals.
April 14, 2020
Travel & Experiences
The U.S.
July 25, 1998
The House member’s allegation came after senators grilled Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg over the “entirely preventable” 737 Max crashes.
Oct. 29, 2019
Like a lot of other lobbyists, the young men sitting in the office of Rep.
Sept. 26, 1992
This is a list of names added to the total of confirmed dead in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Feb. 3, 2002
Northwest lawmakers and representatives of the timber industry said the new U.S.
March 9, 1988
Sports
NFL officials denied today that team owners have threatened to pull complimentary Super Bowl tickets from congressmen who oppose the league’s effort to outlaw sports lotteries.
Sept. 27, 1990