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Aug 26 2013
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Obama's Syria timetable depends on allies
espite indications that the Obama administration is leaning toward a military strike in Syria, the U.S. could be hamstrung by its own desire to wait for the say-so from top U.S. allies. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Monday that the U.S. would only act in coordination with the international community, according to Reuters. If President Obama's weekend phone calls are any indication -- he
Fox News DigitalJun 10 2022
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What Can Be Done To Stop Inflation?
Inflation accelerated to 8.6% in May, spurred by rising gas, food and transportation prices. What can be done to stop this trend and prevent a recession?
Speaking at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, President Joe Biden framed inflation as a global problem exacerbated by “Putin’s price hike.” Inflation is indeed global — India is facing 7.79% inflation, and the U.K.’s central bank is
Newsweek National Review (News) CNBCDec 31 2019
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US Embassy compound in Baghdad under siege as crowds protesting airstrikes break through gate
Crowds of angry Iraqis protesting America’s recent airstrikes against an Iran-backed militia laid siege to the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad Tuesday, chanting “Down, Down USA!” as they stormed through a main gate, prompting U.S. troops to fire back tear gas in response.
On Tuesday afternoon the chaotic scene was still unfolding in the Iraqi capital. At least six U.S. soldiers were
Fox News DigitalJul 27 2023
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7 Car Companies Announce EV Charging Network Expansion Plan
Seven automotive companies announced a joint venture to construct 30,000 electric vehicle charging stalls across North America, nearly doubling the current number of stalls.
Details: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler/Stellantis are joining forces to increase the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in North America as efforts are being made at the
Washington Post Forbes Fox BusinessNov 04 2021
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Vaccine Mandate for Businesses Moved to January 4th
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced that vaccine mandates for businesses with 100 or more employees, certain health care workers and federal contractors will not take effect until January 4, alleviating concerns about worker shortages if mandates were enforced before the holidays.
The mandate stipulates that employees of those groups will need to be fully vaccinated with the
ABC News (Online) The Hill Washington ExaminerSep 24 2014
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Obama Presses Chinese on Global Warming
President Obama, emboldened by his use of executive powers to fight climate change at home, challenged China on Tuesday to make the same effort to reduce its greenhouse-gas emissions and join a worldwide campaign to curb global warming.
Declaring that the United States and China — the world’s two largest economies and largest polluters — bear a “special responsibility to lead,” Mr.
New York Times (News)Feb 28 2019
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Dems wrestle over how to vote on ‘Green New Deal’
Senate Democratic leaders are grappling over how to vote on a controversial climate change proposal that is being championed by progressives and mocked by conservatives.
The plan, offered by firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will be voted on on the Senate floor later this year in a GOP-led effort to divide Democrats and get them to go on the record about the “Green New
The HillSep 30 2019
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U.S. House impeachment inquiry to intensify; Trump remains defiant
The House of Representatives impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over his request that a foreign power investigate a domestic political rival is set to intensify this week with testimony due from witnesses concerning allegations made by a whistleblower within the U.S. intelligence community.
The whistleblower’s complaint cited a July 25 telephone call in which Trump asked
ReutersOct 19 2022
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Biden Announces Release of 15 Million More Oil Barrels from Reserve
The White House is set to announce the sale of 15 million more oil barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
Key Quotes: "This sale will complete the historic, 180-million-barrel drawdown the President announced in the spring, which has helped to stabilize crude oil markets and reduce prices at the pump," according to a White House fact sheet. Biden said Tuesday that "we need
Politico Reuters The Epoch TimesAug 17 2014
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Ferguson On Edge On First Night With Curfew
Police in Ferguson, Missouri, cracked down early Sunday on a small group of protesters who defied the midnight curfew imposed by Gov. Jay Nixon (D). One man was shot and is in critical condition, police said. Seven people were arrested.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson said that tear gas was deployed not to enforce the curfew, but in response to a person believed to be
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