Obama signs memo to strengthen overtime pay
President Barack Obama signed a presidential memorandum directing the Labor Department to craft new overtime rules. The plan would extend time and a half pay to more salaried workers above a $455 weekly threshold and those labeled as management despite limited supervisory duties. A fall release of proposed rules is anticipated, with critics warning of burdens on small businesses.
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Kerry warns of major steps if Russia annexes Crimea
Secretary of State John Kerry told a Senate panel that a Russian move to annex Crimea would trigger a sharp Western response. He said on Monday the United States and European Union would impose additional costs if Russia proceeds after this weekend’s referendum amid Merkel’s warning of massive consequences.
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Obama adviser urges pipeline approval as security move
Retired Gen. James Jones tells the Senate Foreign Relations panel that approving the Canada to Texas Keystone XL pipeline would signal to Vladimir Putin and other international bullies that energy security cannot be used as a weapon. He warns rejection would strengthen Putin and hurt national security ahead of the election.
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Holder backs new drug sentencing proposal
Attorney General Eric Holder endorsed a Sentencing Commission plan to cut guideline penalties for many nonviolent drug traffickers. He argued reduced prison costs and a fairer system, urging greater judge discretion and warning that heavy incarceration is financially unsustainable and costly in human terms.
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