Harry Reid

US Senate clinches deal to end shutdown; avoid debt default

The new compromise agreement, will fund the government through January 15, 2014 and averts default through February 7, during which time they can work toward a long-term budget agreement that prevents these frequent crises, said Senator Harry Reid

Here comes the DC shutdown: What you need to know

Senate President Harry Reid, D-Nev., is expected to call for a Senate vote midday Monday on a law funding operations—without a controversial House to delay funding for the White House's health insurance program, which starts enrolling uninsured on Tuesday.

Obama faces resistance in Senate, Syria vote delayed

According a media report, Obama could fall short of 50 votes needed to get Senate authorisation for a military strike against the Assad regime in Syria.

US lawmakers demand Srinivasan as top court judge

The lawmakers, led by Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera, sent the letter yesterday demanding confirmation of Srinivasan as a judge of the country's second highest court.

Republicans unveil ten-year plan to shrink US deficit

A 10-year, USD 4.6 trillion balanced budget proposal unveiled by Republicans on Tuesday could either be shelved within weeks or help jump-start negotiations with President Barack Obama toward a major deficit-reduction deal.

Obama to meet Congress leaders on Thursday

President Barack Obama on Tuesday rejected proposals for a short-term deal to raise the US debt limit, pressuring congressional leaders to reach a broad agreement within two weeks to avoid a government default by Aug. 2.