The spending habits of Representative Gregory W. Meeks have drawn the scrutiny of ethics watchdogs and regulators, who question if his use of campaign money.

An auditor exposed major gaps in federal oversight of the organic food industry, pointing to numerous shortcomings of the National Organic Program.

The Senate Banking Committee, which is set to begin consideration of a bill that would overhaul financial regulations, received 359 amendments by the Friday deadline.

Politico - Yearlong reform push picks up unmistakable momentum as votes begin falling into place.

AP - Dozens of people were evacuated from their homes in Russia's capital Wednesday after maintenance workers uncovered hundreds of rusty World War II-era artillery shells beneath a road.