The U.S. Senate has rejected President Barack Obama’s plan to create millions of new jobs through government work programs and tax breaks for businesses. Tuesday’s vote was a procedural vote – called by Democrats to see whether the bill could be brought to a full debate and final consideration. With the economy barely moving and […]
Senate Rejects Obama Jobs Bill, Obama Says Fight Is Not Over
Posted October 11th, 2011 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
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Senate Rejects Obama Jobs Bill
Posted October 11th, 2011 at 7:05 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Senate has rejected President Barack Obama’s plan to create millions of new jobs through government work programs and tax breaks for businesses. Tuesday’s vote was a procedural vote — called by Democrats to see whether the bill could be brought to a full debate and final consideration. Earlier in the day, Mr. Obama […]
Obama Slams Congress, Tells Lawmakers ‘Do Your Job’
Posted October 11th, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is calling on Congressional opponents to “put country ahead of party” and pass his $447 billion jobs bill. The president slammed Republican lawmakers during a visit to a union-sponsored training center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Tuesday. Mr. Obama said many Republicans would have a hard time explaining why they oppose the measure […]
US Lawmakers to Vote on Chinese Currency Manipulation Bill
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 1:42 am (UTC-5)
A leading U.S. lawmaker says the Senate will move forward next week on legislation that aims to encourage China to raise the value of its currency as a way to strengthen the U.S. job market. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday the Senate will take up the bi-partisan currency legislation next week, and that […]
Land Bill Aims to Increase Compensation for Indian Farmers
Posted September 7th, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
India’s parliament has introduced a new land acquisition bill aimed at addressing the concerns of rural farmers forced to sell their land for the country’s industrial development. The legislation, spearheaded by the ruling Congress Party, is intended to replace a centuries-old land acquisition law. Under the bill, the government would pay farmers prices four times […]
