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U.S. Congress renews Violence Against Women Act

March 3, 2013 22:16
Washington, Feb 28 (EFE).- The U.S. Congress on Thursday approved a new version of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act including protections for same-sex couples and Native Americans who are sexually assaulted by non-Indians. The measure, which was approved by the Senate on Feb. 12, passed in the House of Representatives on Thursday by a vote of 286-138, with many Republicans opposing the bill because of the clauses pertaining to homosexuals. In a statement, President Barack Obama promised to sign the updated VAWA as soon as it reaches his office.

US Congress passes Violence Against Women Act

February 28, 2013 15:01
After months of partisan delay, the US Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act on Thursday, reauthorizing protections from domestic violence and sexual assault for millions of women. The bill -- a reauthorization of legislation first enacted in 1994 but which includes new protections -- passed the House of Representatives 286-138, with 87 Republicans joining a united Democratic front in support of the legislation. The Republican-led House had first sought to greenlight a weakened version of VAWA similar to one they passed last year.

Biden says Chicago vote a sign that voters want action on guns

February 27, 2013 15:01
By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A gun control supporter's victory in a Chicago Democratic congressional primary election is a sign that voters want tougher gun laws and are turning against the powerful gun lobby, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Wednesday. Robin Kelly, a former Illinois state representative, won the election Tuesday to run for the U.S. House seat of former Representative Jesse Jackson Jr.

Public sentiment has turned in U.S. gun debate - Biden

February 21, 2013 19:45
By Edith Honan DANBURY, Conn., Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, speaking 10 miles (16 km) from the site of the Connecticut elementary school massacre, argued on Thursday that public opinion had turned against the gun rights lobby.

Biden warns anti-gun control lawmakers US is 'with us'

February 21, 2013 17:46
Just miles from the site of the Newtown school massacre, Vice President Joe Biden warned Thursday that US politicians would pay a price if they refuse to back measures to stem gun violence. Biden said in Danbury, Connecticut that there had been a change in American politics which made it less risky for lawmakers to back the kind of legislation the White House is pushing Congress to pass.

Biden warns anti-gun control lawmakers will pay a price

February 21, 2013 16:46
Just miles from the site of the Newtown school massacre, Vice President Joe Biden warned Thursday that US politicians would pay a price if they refuse to back measures to stem gun violence. Biden said in Danbury, Connecticut that there had been a change in American politics which made it less risky for lawmakers to back the kind of legislation the White House is pushing Congress to pass.

Joe Biden's tip for self-defense: Get a shotgun

February 19, 2013 22:00
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's advice for self-defense: Buy a shotgun, not an assault rifle. Biden, who is spearheading a push for President Barack Obama's gun control proposals, dispensed this off-the-cuff tip for protecting life and property during an online question-and-answer session on Facebook on Tuesday.

Biden's home defense advice: buy a shotgun!

February 19, 2013 17:45
Vice President Joe Biden told Americans Tuesday that a few blasts of a shotgun should be ample for self defense, as he pushed White House gun reform plans. "If you want to protect yourself get a double barreled shotgun," Biden said, on a Facebook forum hosted by "Parents Magazine" as he related advice he once gave to his wife Jill, as their home in Delaware was in a secluded area. "'Jill, if there is ever a problem, walk out on the balcony, flick that double-barreled shotgun and fire two blasts outside the house.'"

Biden in France to discuss Mali, Syria

February 9, 2013 03:31
US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Paris Sunday for talks with President Francois Hollande on issues that will include France's military intervention in Mali, the Syria conflict, and Iran's alleged bid to build a nuclear bomb. Biden, who made no comment to reporters as he arrived, was to have lunch with Hollande on Monday before leaving for talks in London with British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Hillary Clinton most popular U.S. politician, poll shows

February 8, 2013 11:45
* 61 percent of Americans see Clinton as 'favorable' * Republicans Boehner, Ryan get low positive marks By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is the most popular U.S. politician, surpassing fellow Democrats President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as well as leading Republicans, a national poll found.
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