Obama, key Senators laud 'Gang of Six' plan
The Post and Courier Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:12 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama and a startling number of Republican senators lauded a bipartisan deficit-reduction plan Tuesday that includes $1 trillion in higher taxes, raising hopes of a last-minute compromise to repair the nation's finances while averting a government default. O... |
Obama endorses repeal of Defense of Marriage Act
The Post and Courier Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:12 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama endorsed a new bill by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., that would repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, another step in what the president has termed his "evolving" views on same-sex marriage. "The president has long called for a legislative rep... |
Jakarta stocks advance 0.004% at the opening
Bisnis Indonesia Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:12 PM PDT
JAKARTA: Indonesian shares gained 0.004% or 0.18 point to 4,023.60 at the opening session, tailing regional market which mainly rose in response to President Barack Obama's endorsement for a bipartisan deficit-reduction plan. As of 09.41 local time, Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) advanced 0.70% or 28.01 points to 4,051.43. JCI moved within range of 4,023.60-4,055.05. About 11 shares gained for ... |
Grocery store financing program to be announced
Los Angeles Times Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:12 PM PDT
The $200-million California FreshWorks Fund is designed to encourage grocers to expand into underserved communities to improve access to healthful, affordable food. In a bid to fight childhood obesity and change eating habits on the local level, First Lady Michelle Obama is expected to announce a healthful food financing initiative Wednesday that aims to draw grocery stores into so-called food ... |
Santorum Presses Rising Energy Need
The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:11 PM PDT
WHEELING - A nation's wealth is tied to its energy usage, and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum believes the Obamaadministration is working to lower Americans' quality of life through decreased energy consumption. |
Speaking up for Israel: Koch's 'memo' to prez
New York Post Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:11 PM PDT
THE ISSUE: Ed Koch's support for a GOP candidate because of President Obama's Israel policies. *** Mayor Koch's comments regarding the strained relationship between Israel and the White Houseare very inspiring ("Dems' Feet to Ed's Fire," Michael Goodwin, July 18). He pleads that the Jewish community... |
Huizenga plans to support âcut, cap and balance planâ
Ludington Daily News Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:11 PM PDT
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, plans to vote today in support of the so-called cut, cap and balance deficit reduction plan being moved in the U.S. House as an alternative to President Barack Obamaâs ideas on raising the debt ceiling. |
National briefs (7/20/11)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:10 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama endorsed a new bill by Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, another step in what the president has termed his "evolving" views on same-sex marriage. |
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