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One day after IBTimes reported on the Illinois gubernatorial nominee's promise to close the government, his campaign reversed itself.

As the Chicago mayor slashes public services and hides details of subsidies, a new report reveals new details about the special account.

One of the GOP's top 2014 prospects, running for governor of Illinois, pledged to emulate Reagan's standoff with air traffic controllers.

The Export-Import Bank hasn't changed -- but the two parties' positions on taxpayer subsidies to corporations have.

As the New Jersey governor barnstorms the U.S. ahead of a possible presidential run, he wins a case letting him hide who is funding his tour.

The leader of an anti-union group whose "mission is to bring transparency" to schools will not release names of financial backers.

More than 200 government documents released show Hillary Clinton's State Department approved her husband's speeches around the globe.

In a letter obtained by IBTimes, Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo justifies pension investment secrecy to protect hedge fund managers.

The New Jersey governor wants to cut retirement benefits, but a new study says pensions boost the economy.

Hillary Clinton aide claims that there are no differences between her and Elizabeth Warren, despite record of disagreements on policy.

With Denver's crime rate dropping, Chris Christie criticizes legal weed. Rand Paul, his probable 2016 GOP rival, promotes pot-policy reform.

A White House proposal says foreign-made wares should count as domestic manufacturing. Is it a ploy to juke the job stats?

Cash-strapped cities like Detroit, as well as states, are slashing pension benefits to subsidize sports tycoons.

GOP Rep. Blackburn thinks there's too much competition for Internet providers, even in her home state. The House backed her proposal.