GOP senators on committee target three labor nominees from Buffalo

WASHINGTON – Three men from Buffalo, one absent and two present, were the targets of grilling from Republicans on a Senate committee Thursday over matters that sometimes seemed personal but in the end are profound for every working person in America.The absent man was Thomas E. Perez, President Obama’s nominee for...

buffalonews.com (7 days ago)

Senate panel considers labor board nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans said Thursday they would not support five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board, raising the possibility the troubled agency could be rendered mostly inoperable. The board has already been working under a clou...

yoursun.com (7 days ago)

Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved three of President Barack Obama’s judicial nominees, including one for an influential appeals court, for a full Senate vote. Senators voted 18-0 to move forward with nomination of Sri ...

yoursun.com (7 days ago)

Roundup of news from across the nation

A second federal appeals court has found that President Obama exceeded his power when he bypassed the Senate to install a member on the National Labor Relations Board. The ruling by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia came on the same day that a Senate panel considered a slate of...

washingtonpost.com (7 days ago)

One Cabinet pick approved, two narrowly advance

Ernest J. Moniz wins unanimous approval to become President Obama's secretary of Energy. But his Labor and EPA nominees barely make it out of committee.WASHINGTON - President Obama's nominee to lead the Energy Department won unanimous confirmation by the Senate on Thursday while two other Cabinet choices narrowly...

latimes.com (7 days ago)

Senate Confirms Energy Secretary, Stalls on EPA and Labor Nominees

The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Obama’s nominee to lead the Energy Department, Ernest Moniz, by a vote of 97-0. On the upper chamber’s plate now are two considerably more controversial nominees whose confirmation votes-if they come at all-surely won’t be unanimous.

yahoo.com (7 days ago)

Obama Appointees Fight May Change Senate Rules

Harry Reid, the majority leader, has been trying to gauge whether there is sufficient support among Democrats to limit the filibuster on presidential nominees.    

nytimes.com (7 days ago)

Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees

foxnews.com (7 days ago)

Senate Committee to vote on NLRB nominees Wednesday

Sean Higgins Sen. Tom Harkin, R-Iowa, announced today that the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee would vote on all five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday morning next week. Harkin’s announcement followed a two-hour hearing - which will apparently be the only hearing...

washingtonexaminer.com (7 days ago)

Obama Cabinet picks advance after party-line votes

WASHINGTON – Two of President Obama’s second-term Cabinet nominees inched forward Thursday, while another was poised to win final confirmation by the Senate.    

latimes.com (7 days ago)

Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved three of President Barack Obama's judicial nominees for a full Senate vote - including one for the influential D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

miamiherald.com (7 days ago)

Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved three of President Barack Obama's judicial nominees for a full Senate vote -- including one for the influential D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals....

ap.org (7 days ago)

Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved three of President Barack Obama's judicial nominees for a full Senate vote -- including one for the influential D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

yahoo.com (7 days ago)

Yes the Baftas ignored black actors, but there aren't enough on TV | Paterson Joseph

Last Sunday saw the most successful television Baftas ever. An estimated 6.1 million tuned in to watch "us" congratulating … "us". However, some found cause to be disappointed rather than celebratory. Lenny Henry's comments on how very obviously white this year's ceremony was met with an echo among those of us who...

guardian.co.uk (7 days ago)

Senate panel considers labor board nominees

Some of President Barack Obama's nominees to the National Labor Relations Board are coming under criticism from Senate Republicans.

azstarnet.com (7 days ago)

ArtsBeat: Extended Runs for Some Tony Nominees

Three best play nominees - “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” “The Assembled Parties” and “Lucky Guy” - extended their runs.    

nytimes.com (7 days ago)

DealBook: Hess and Elliott Settle Fight Over Company’s Board

Under the terms of the settlement, Elliott Management will back Hess’ slate of five nominees, all of whom are new and independent of management. In return, Hess will seat three of the hedge fund’s candidates shortly after the meeting.    

nytimes.com (7 days ago)

Hess offers three board seats to Elliott, ends proxy fight

(Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Management will settle for three seats on the board of Hess Corp and support the oil producer's five director nominees to end a proxy fight. Hess and Elliott Management said in a joint statement that the oil company's reconstituted board would continue to comprise 14 members....

yahoo.com (7 days ago)

State seeks nominees for Women in Ag program

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture wants to know about extraordinary women in agriculture or forestry.The department is seeking nominations for the 2013 West Virginia Women in Agriculture program. The program was created to re...

wvgazette.com (7 days ago)

Hess offers three board seats to Elliott, ends proxy fight

(Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Management will settle for three seats on the board of Hess Corp and support the oil producer's five director nominees to end a proxy fight.

reuters.com (7 days ago)

Senate panel considers labor board nominees

foxnews.com (8 days ago)

Senate panel considers labor board nominees

WASHINGTON-The Obama administration wants quick confirmation of five nominees to fill seats on the National Labor Relations Board, which has been mired for months in a controversy over recess appointments.

denverpost.com (8 days ago)

Senate panel considers labor board nominees

The Obama administration wants quick confirmation of five nominees to fill seats on the National Labor Relations Board, which has been mired for months in a controversy over recess appointments.

miamiherald.com (8 days ago)

Senate panel considers labor board nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration wants quick confirmation of five nominees to fill seats on the National Labor Relations Board, which has been mired for months in a controversy over recess appointments....

ap.org (8 days ago)

Senate panel considers labor board nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration wants quick confirmation of five nominees to fill seats on the National Labor Relations Board, which has been mired for months in a controversy over recess appointments.

yahoo.com (8 days ago)

Who are central Wisconsin's top athletes?

Gannett Central Wisconsin Media tonight will present its annual High School Sports Awards to the region's top male and female student athletes, our nominees for coach of the year and the team of the year.

wausaudailyherald.com (8 days ago)

Insight: Dimon has big say over who serves on JPMorgan board

By Nadia Damouni, David Henry and Ross Kerber (Reuters) - For years, JPMorgan Chase & Co Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon and other executives have hand-picked new directors, in a practice that is now unusual for a major U.S. bank. The JPMorgan board's governance committee, responsible for hiring new members, relies...

yahoo.com (8 days ago)

Latins among performers and nominees for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards (Video)

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will be held this Sunday, May 19 at 8 p.m. live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The stellar line-up will also include Latin performers and nominees.Among...

examiner.com (8 days ago)

Democrats Try to End Standoff on Nominations

Senate Democrats plan to try to break the logjam on a number of top administration nominees whose confirmations have been held up by Republican senators.

wsj.com (8 days ago)

Shovels & Rope, Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris top American Honors & Awards nominees

Husband-wife duo Shovels & Rope is the top nominee for this year's Americana Honors & Awards, but longtime favorites Buddy Miller and Emmylou Harris lurk nearby.

cleveland.com (8 days ago)