Washington lawmakers are working to pass immigration reform, but there's a hurdle: the link between immigration and terrorism. 13abc’s Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro sat down with our nation's first homeland security expert.
There have been more than 4,000 changes to the nation's tax code over the past decade, according to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. They're working to reform the tax code, but first they want to hear from those it affects most -- taxpayers.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:13:08 GMT
The US Senate is considering more than 300 amendments filed on a huge immigration plan. The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the amendments during several hearings before the bill goes to the full
The US Senate is considering more than 300 amendments filed on a huge immigration plan. The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the amendments during several hearings before the bill goes to the full Senate.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:06:35 GMT
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there are still unanswered questions about the IRS targeting political groups. They hope to get those answers at an upcoming hearing. 13abc's Washington Correspondent
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there are still unanswered questions about the IRS targeting political groups. They hope to get those answers at an upcoming hearing. 13abc's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso spoke to the man who will be leading that charge.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:21:38 GMT
Last week we introduced you to some local families whose adoptions are in jeopardy because of Russia's ban on American adoptions. Now those families are pushing for help from Washington. In January, Russia
Last week we introduced you to some local families whose adoptions are in jeopardy because of Russia's ban on American adoptions. Now those families are pushing for help from Washington.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:22:43 GMT
They served our country, and now more than 70 local veterans are getting the chance to see the memorials in their honor. The vets took off from Toledo Express Tuesday morning headed to Washington, DC.
They served our country, and now more than 70 local veterans are getting the chance to see the memorials in their honor.
Friday, April 26 2013 4:14 PM EDT2013-04-26 20:14:24 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress hurried to approve legislation Friday that will end the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political
Congress hurried to approve legislation Friday that will end the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-04-25 03:10:11 GMT
The country's four biggest banks are nearly $2 trillion larger than they were before the 2008 Wall Street bailout. That's the claim from Senator Sherrod Brown. On Wednesday he unveiled legislation designed
The country's four biggest banks are nearly $2 trillion larger than they were before the 2008 Wall Street bailout. That's the claim from Senator Sherrod Brown.
One out of seven jobs in Ohio is related to food, from growing it to serving it. Senator Sherrod Brown introduced a bill this week he says will help farmers and consumers alike, and he has the backing of a popular top chef. 13abc's Washington correspondent Ted Fioraliso has the story.
Thursday, April 11 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-04-11 19:08:22 GMT
Prosecutors say the suspect in a deadly police shooting in West Virginia wasn't allowed to buy a gun. But, according to authorities, he somehow passed a background check. Then he used the gun to kill
A Pennsylvania Republican says those background checks need to be expanded. Senator Pat Toomey is teaming up with Democrats, joining President Obama's fight for new gun laws.
It's been one month since federal spending cuts went into effect due to sequestration. Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill continue to fight over the issue.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-03-27 21:22:13 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that
In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that go to other married people.
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are voicing opposition to Japan's entering into a trade agreement with the United States, saying it would hurt the economy here in Northwest Ohio.
The fiscal fight isn't over. Congress is still debating a budget. As that battle continues, we could see a rare phenomenon in the US Senate this week. It's called "Vote-a-rama." 13abc's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso explains.
Friday, March 15 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:15:38 GMT
Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says he now supports gay marriage because one of his sons is gay. Portman told reporters Thursday in Washington that his views began changing
Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says he now supports gay marriage because one of his sons is gay. Portman told reporters Thursday in Washington that his views began changing.
Thursday, March 14 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-03-14 21:41:54 GMT
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is being held in National Harbor, Maryland this weekend, and a sophomore from the University of Toledo is attending the conference.
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is being held in National Harbor, Maryland this weekend, and a sophomore from the University of Toledo is attending the conference.
The budget, spending cuts and immigration are just some of the issues President Obama is expected to negotiate with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle this week. 13abc's Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro has a preview.
Friday, March 8 2013 1:45 PM EST2013-03-08 18:45:58 GMT
As the third big fiscal deadline of the year looms, President Obama is finally meeting with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. On Thursday, he invited former Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul
As the third big fiscal deadline of the year looms, President Obama is finally meeting with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
They're calling it "snowquestration!" Most federal workers had the day off, but not members of Congress, who passed the continuing resolution in the House.
Tuesday, March 5 2013 5:42 PM EST2013-03-05 22:42:31 GMT
There is a move on Capitol Hill to increase the federal minimum wage to more than $10 an hour. The national minimum wage is currently $7.25 an hour. That's 60 cents lower than the Ohio's minimum wage
There is a move on Capitol Hill to increase the federal minimum wage to more than $10 an hour. The national minimum wage is currently $7.25 an hour. That's 60 cents lower than the Ohio's minimum wage of $7.85.
Friday, March 1 2013 11:04 PM EST2013-03-02 04:04:48 GMT
After weeks of inaction from Congress, forced spending cuts take affect Friday night. President Obama signed an order that will force the government to make $85 billion in across-the-board cuts between
After weeks of inaction from Congress, forced spending cuts take affect Friday night. President Obama signed an order that will force the government to make $85 billion in across-the-board cuts between now and October.
Friday, March 1 2013 5:36 PM EST2013-03-01 22:36:09 GMT
Republicans are blaming Democrats, and Democrats are blaming Republicans. Meanwhile, nothing concrete is getting done to stop sequestration. Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro sat down with
Republicans are blaming Democrats, and Democrats are blaming Republicans. Meanwhile, nothing concrete is getting done to stop sequestration.
Friday, March 1 2013 5:08 PM EST2013-03-01 22:08:32 GMT
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur says Republican extremists are manufacturing crises instead of jobs. Kaptur spent time with Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro on Capitol Hill, where she got into
Kaptur spent time with Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro on Capitol Hill, where she got into the politics behind sequestration.
Fighting for the middle class -- that's what members of the United Auto Workers Union, including some from the Toledo area, are focusing on at their annual legislative conference in our nation's capital.
Ted rejoined SJL/Lilly Broadcasting in January 2012 as a Washington Correspondent. He previously worked for the company as a one-man-band reporter, producer, and anchor at Lilly station WENY in Elmira, New
I'm the Lilly Broadcasting Washington Bureau Chief. I'm based in Washington, DC and I cover Congress and the White House for WJRT-TV Flint, MI; WTVG-TV Toledo, OH; WENY-TV Elmira, NY; and WICU/WSEE Erie, PA. I also cover the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. I created the Washington Bureau along with Lilly Broadcasting back in 2007.
Ted rejoined SJL/Lilly Broadcasting in January 2012 as a Washington Correspondent. He previously worked for the company as a one-man-band reporter, producer, and anchor at Lilly station WENY in Elmira, New
Ted rejoined SJL/Lilly Broadcasting in January 2012 as a Washington Correspondent. He previously worked for the company as a one-man-band reporter, producer, and anchor at Lilly station WENY in Elmira, New
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