Congress in gridlock as Senate and House take August break
Washington observers describe the 113th Congress as divisive and disruptive with limited accomplishments and frequent clashes. Senate Leader Reid urged lawmakers to quiet down as Susan Collins pressed Democrats, while House Republicans faced internal dissent and a failed spending bill amid a long August recess. Pelosi condemned the break as harmful to the public and the economy.
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Governors rail against fiscal inaction in Milwaukee
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and peers warn of a fall Washington fiscal showdown harming states already cutting spending. Governors say uncertainty affects revenue, jobs, and migration as congress departs for a five week break. Conference in Milwaukee features discussions on infrastructure, cyber security, and homeland security with potential 2016 candidates attending.
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U.S. July jobs report shows modest gains and high unemployment
The Labor Department says July added 162,000 jobs with an unemployment rate at 7.4 percent, the slowest pace since March. Most gains came from lower paying or part time roles as economists weigh Fed bond buying and consumer spending for future hiring.
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FDA Sets Gluten Free Standard for All Food Labels
The FDA announced a rule defining gluten free as containing less than 20 parts per million gluten. The standard applies to all foods with the label, aiding millions with celiac disease, who number up to three million in the United States.
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