Posts Tagged ‘obama’
Obama lauds U.S. and South Korean trade deal (Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Saturday a new trade deal with South Korea will boost U.S. annual exports of automobile, agricultural products and other goods and services by $11 billion. Originally posted here: Obama lauds U.S. and South Korean trade deal (Reuters)
PayPal cuts WikiLeaks from money flow (AP)
AP - The online payment service provider PayPal has cut off the account used by WikiLeaks to collect donations, serving another blow to the organization just as it was struggling to keep its website accessible after an American company stopped directing traffic to it. Link: PayPal cuts WikiLeaks from money flow (AP)
US, South Korea reach highly coveted trade deal (AP)
AP - The U.S. Link: US, South Korea reach highly coveted trade deal (AP)
Hold the brownies! Bill could limit bake sales (AP)
AP - Don't touch my brownies! A child nutrition bill on its way to President Barack Obama — and championed by the first lady — gives the government power to limit school bake sales and other fundraisers that health advocates say sometimes replace wholesome meals in the lunchroom. Read more from the original source: Hold the [...]
Military chiefs urge against ending gay ban (Reuters)
Reuters - Military chiefs told the Senate on Friday they opposed ending the armed forces' ban on gays anytime soon, urging caution over President Barack Obama's effort to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Go here to see the original: Military chiefs urge against ending gay ban (Reuters)
Afghan trip: Obama visits troops, phones Karzai (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama slipped unannounced into dangerous Afghanistan on Friday for a hurried holiday season visit with U.S. troops, but plans for a face-to-face meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai were abruptly scrapped Go here to read the rest: Afghan trip: Obama visits troops, phones Karzai (AP)
Premature to end military ban on gays: Senator McCain (Reuters)
Reuters - It may be premature to end the U.S. military's ban on gays, Senator John McCain warned on Thursday, as Republicans geared up to block President Barack Obama's push to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy this year. Read more: Premature to end military ban on gays: Senator McCain (Reuters)
Obama aides push extending unemployment benefits (Reuters)
Reuters - Top aides to President Barack Obama will hold a press conference call on Thursday to urge Congress to approve an extension of benefits for jobless Americans, the White House said. Continue reading here: Obama aides push extending unemployment benefits (Reuters)
Republican sees possibility of consensus on taxes (AP)
AP - A leading Senate conservative said Thursday he believes President Barack Obama is ready to embrace the notion of keeping Bush era tax rates in place for everyone at least temporarily, including the wealthy, with no New Year's increases. Read the original: Republican sees possibility of consensus on taxes (AP)
Tempers rise over WikiLeaks revelations (AFP)
AFP - The United States on Wednesday faced a storm of anger from foreign governments who were scrutinized in leaked cables as President Barack Obama named an expert to start undoing the damage. Visit link: Tempers rise over WikiLeaks revelations (AFP)
