US wrangling and mutual collapse sparks new market fall (AFP)
September 26, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
AFP – Deadlocked talks on a bailout of the US financial system and the collapse of Washington Mutual bank sparked new falls on global markets Friday despite the injection of tens of billions of dollars by central banks.
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Prospects for nuclear deal uncertain in Congress (AP)
September 26, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
AP – A landmark agreement on civilian nuclear cooperation between India and the U.S. has been a high priority for President Bush and the Indian government, but time is running out as lawmakers wrap up this year’s session to campaign for the November elections.
Stage is set but will U.S. debate go on? (Reuters)
September 25, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
Reuters – The stage is set, but it was unclear on Friday if Republican John McCain would show up to duel Democrat Barack Obama in the first of three debates that could help decide a tight White House race.
US Government takes over mortgage giants
September 8, 2008 by Administrator · 2 Comments
AP – The Bush administration’s seizure of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is potentially a $200 billion bet that it will help reverse a prolonged housing and credit crisis. Read more…
Convention off to rocky start amid hurricane
September 2, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
AP – Republicans set aside the agenda to focus on hurricane relief in the opening hours of their national convention, only to see the scaled-back program for Day One overshadowed by jarring disclosures about the family and work life of John McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin. Read more…
Gustav shields McCain from Democrat barbs
September 2, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
Reuters – Not only is Gustav slowing Republican presidential hopeful John McCain’s big convention party, it also is sparing him from Democratic criticism that his election would amount to a third Bush term.
John McCain’s vetter defends Sarah Palin review
September 2, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
AP – Sarah Palin voluntarily told John McCain’s campaign about her pregnant teenage daughter and her husband’s 2-decade-old DUI arrest during questioning as part of the Republican’s vice presidential search.
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Obama introduces running mate Biden
August 23, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
AP – Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware Saturday as a man “ready to step in and be president,” and the newly minted running mate quickly turned his campaign debut into a slashing attack on eight years of Republicans seeking four more years in the White House.
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Obama may announce running mate later today
August 22, 2008 by Administrator · 2 Comments
AP – Presidential candidate Barack Obama said Friday the running mate he has chosen but has not yet announced had to meet three standards to join the Democratic ticket: Prepared to be president, able to help him govern and willing to challenge his thinking.
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McCain: Obama tried to legislate Iraqi failure
August 18, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
AP – John McCain told fellow veterans on Monday that his Democratic rival Barack Obama tried to legislate failure in Iraq and has refused to admit he erred when opposing the military increase there last year.
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