Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Moscow is ready to discuss a possible United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria but will not support a document that targets only the government for censure. President Medvedev told Euronews television Thursday that Russia is concerned about Syria’s “disproportionate use of force and the large number of victims.” Mr. […]
Obama Says Americans Can’t Wait for Next Election for Economic Progress
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 7:46 pm (UTC-5)
Mr. Obama acknowledged widespread skepticism that partisan politics will prevent passage of his jobs plan — and that the next election is just 14 months away. But he said voters who sent him and others to Washington do not, in his words, have the “luxury of waiting 14 months.” He said many of those same […]
Obama Calls for Upholding Basic Protections
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 7:41 pm (UTC-5)
President Obama says he will not let the economic crisis be used as an excuse to wipe out Americans’ basic protections. He said he rejects the idea that the government has to ask people to choose between their jobs and their safety. He said he rejects the argument that says for the economy to grow, […]
US Investigate Specific, Credible Threat for 9/11 Anniversary
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 7:37 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say they have discovered information about what they are calling a “credible threat” of a specific attack planned to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Sources told U.S. news media Thursday the information suggests the threat may focus on Washington, DC or New York City. Officials say […]
Obama Urges Passage of Trade Agreements
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 7:36 pm (UTC-5)
The president hailed passage by lawmakers earlier in the day of legislation to speed up what he called an “outdated” patent process. He said this will allow entrepreneurs to turn new ideas into a new business as quickly as possible. He also urged passage of trade agreements that would make it easier for U.S. companies […]
Cargo Ship Fire Off Nigerian Coast Kills 3
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 7:36 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in Nigeria say they have found the bodies of three Indian crew members who went missing after an explosion on their cargo ship. Authorities say the bodies were found Thursday off the coast of Lagos. Two crew members are still unaccounted for while 10 others escaped from the vessel. The explosion happened Sunday causing […]
Obama Urges Congress to Pass Jobs Plan
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 7:16 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has urged an end to partisan politics in efforts to boost the American economy, and proposed a multi-billion dollar jobs creation plan. He spoke in a nationally-televised address before a joint session of Congress here in Washington Thursday night. Mr. Obama said his plan is the kind of proposal that has […]
President Obama Preparing to Deliver Jobs Address
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 6:51 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is preparing to outline a $450 billion job creation plan to the American people in a nationally-televised address before a joint session of Congress . Excerpts of the president’s address were released a short time ago by the White House. Mr. Obama will urge an end to partisan politics in efforts […]
FBI Searches Bankrupt Solyndra Headquarters
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 6:46 pm (UTC-5)
FBI agents have swarmed the headquarters of the recently-bankrupted solar energy firm Solyndra as part of a joint investigation by the justice and energy departments. The agents executed search warrants Thursday at the facility in Fremont, California, but declined to say what specifically they were looking for. Solyndra spokesman Dave Miller said the company was […]
Senator Urges Obama to Curb Chinese Solar Panel Imports
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 6:45 pm (UTC-5)
A United States senator is urging President Barack Obama to curb Chinese imports of solar panels, saying it is costing American jobs and could put the U.S. solar industry out of business. Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon says in a letter to the president that the renewable energy is one of the best opportunities to […]
