U.S. President Barack Obama has been declared the winner of the closely-divided battleground state of Florida, four days after winning re-election. The southern state had been the only state still tallying its votes after Tuesday’s election, which pitted the incumbent Democrat against Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Florida’s Department of State says President Obama received 50 […]
Obama Wins Florida, Widens Margin over Romney in Final Tally
Posted November 10th, 2012 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Pentagon Plans to Sell $6.7 Billion in Aircraft to Saudi Arabia
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 7:50 pm (UTC-5)
The Pentagon has announced plans to sell $6.7 billion in military aircraft and other equipment to Saudi Arabia. The sale would include 20 C-130 cargo planes and five refueling aircraft. The Pentagon says Saudi Arabia requested the planes. Officials say the sale would contribute to U.S. national security by helping improve the security of a […]
Lockheed Martin Chief Resigns in Ethics Probe
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 7:10 pm (UTC-5)
The president and incoming chief executive of the giant U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin has resigned, after what the company said was his “close personal relationship with a subordinate employee.” The Maryland-based company, in a statement Friday, said its board of directors asked for and received the resignation of Christopher Kubasik from his roles as […]
Petraeus Resigns as CIA Chief Over Extramarital Affair
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
General David Petraeus has resigned as chief of the Central Intelligence Agency because of an extramarital affair. General Petraeus wrote in a letter to CIA staffers that he submitted his resignation in person to President Barack Obama Thursday. Petraeus writes that he used extremely poor judgment and that such behavior is unacceptable in a leader. […]
Obama Summons Congressional Leaders for Financial Talks
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 5:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is summoning congressional leaders to the White House next week for talks on how to avert significant government spending cuts and tax increases in January. Newly re-elected to a second term, Mr. Obama told a White House gathering Friday that the country urgently needs to “build consensus” to resolve its financial […]
Petraeus Resigns as CIA Chief Over Extramarital Affair
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
General David Petraeus has resigned as Chief of the Central Intelligence Agency because of an extramarital affair. In a letter to President Barack Obama, General Petraeus wrote that he used extremenely poor judgement and that such behavior is unacceptable in a leader. The president accepted the resignation and is expected to make a formal statement […]
Obama Summons Congressional Leaders for Financial Talks
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 4:10 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is summoning congressional leaders to the White House next week for talks on how to avert significant government spending cuts and tax increases in January. Newly re-elected to a second term, Mr. Obama told a White House gathering Friday that the country urgently needs to “build consensus” to resolve its financial […]
Obama Summons Congressional Leaders for Financial Talks
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 3:30 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is summoning congressional leaders to the White House next week for talks on how to avert significant government spending cuts and tax increases in January. Newly re-elected to a second term, Mr. Obama told a White House gathering Friday that the country urgently needs to “build consensus” to resolve its financial […]
Obama Summons Congressional Leaders for Financial Talks
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is summoning congressional leaders to the White House next week for talks on how to avert significant government spending cuts and tax increases in January. Newly re-elected to a second term, Mr. Obama told a White House gathering Friday that the country urgently needs to “build consensus” to resolve its financial […]
Obama to Address Economic Issues
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama will unveil plans Friday to move the economy forward, in negotiations with Congress that are designed to avoid automatic spending cuts and tax hikes in January. In his first policy speech since being re-elected, Mr. Obama is expected to urge Congress to agree on a plan that resolves the political stalemate […]
