Posts Tagged ‘democratic’
GOP ‘Pledge’ vows cuts, repeal of health care law (AP)
AP - Pushing toward big gains on Nov. 2, House Republicans promised to end a slew of Democratic policies and restore Americans' trust in government as they rolled out a campaign manifesto designed to show they're listening to an angry public and are focused on creating jobs. More here: GOP 'Pledge' vows cuts, repeal of health care law [...]
Obama to urge support for Middle East peace at U.N. (Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama is to make a plea at the United Nations on Thursday for international support for the Middle East peace process, urging world leaders to make sure "this time is different" from previous failed efforts. The rest is here: Obama to urge support for Middle East peace at U.N. (Reuters)
Congress to move on China currency bill (Reuters)
Reuters - Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives announced plans on Wednesday to pass a bill to give the Obama administration new tools to protect U.S. companies and workers from China's "undervalued" currency. More: Congress to move on China currency bill (Reuters)
Japan PM rejigs cabinet (Reuters)
Reuters - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan kept allies in key posts in a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, signaling he plans to press ahead with efforts to curb a huge public debt as he struggles with a strong yen and weak economy. Link: Japan PM rejigs cabinet (Reuters)
Obama to name consumer advocate to new post Friday (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama is making it official Friday: Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren will be a special adviser overseeing the creation of a new consumer protection bureau with vast powers to enforce regulations covering mortgages, credit cards and other financial products. Read more: Obama to name consumer advocate to new post [...]
Calif. man pleads guilty to threatening Pelosi (AP)
AP - A San Francisco man upset with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's support of health care reform pleaded guilty Thursday to threatening the Democratic congresswoman and her family. Read the original here: Calif. man pleads guilty to threatening Pelosi (AP)
White House sends spending wish list to Congress (AP)
AP - The Obama administration is pushing a pre-election shopping list on its Democratic allies in Congress as they prepare must-pass legislation to prevent a government shutdown next month. Original post: White House sends spending wish list to Congress (AP)
White House sends spending wish list to Congress (AP)
AP - The Obama administration is pushing a pre-election shopping list on its Democratic allies in Congress as they prepare must-pass legislation to prevent a government shutdown next month. Read the rest here: White House sends spending wish list to Congress (AP)
Schneiderman wins primary for NY attorney general (Reuters)
Reuters - New York State Senator Eric Schneiderman claimed victory on Wednesday in the Democratic primary for state attorney general, a job that comes with the unofficial title of "sheriff of Wall Street." See the article here: Schneiderman wins primary for NY attorney general (Reuters)
Jerry Brown apologizes to Clinton over comment (AP)
AP - Candidate for California governor Jerry Brown apologized Monday for taking a swipe at fellow Democrat and former President Bill Clinton over his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. His apology came a day after Brown said his Republican rival Meg Whitman is using Clinton footage from the 1992 Democratic presidential primary to lie about Brown [...]
