Archive for August, 2009
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Federal Workers’ 2010 Raises Are Reduced
President Obama notified Congress that he is reducing 2010 pay increases for federal workers to 2 percent from 2.4 percent.
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The Obama Slide
Most Americans still admire the president and want him to succeed. But if he doesn’t proceed in a manner consistent with the spirit of the nation and the times, voters will find a way to stop him.
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With No Order From Judge, Wolf Season Is Set to Begin
Environmentalists had hoped for an immediate decision from a federal judge after a three-hour hearing on their plea to stop hunters in Idaho.
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U.S. commander: Afghan strategy must change
KABUL (Reuters) - The situation in Afghanistan is grave, but victory can be achieved with a change in strategy, the commander of Western forces in the country said on Monday, announcing the end of a long-awaited review.
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Palestinians say no talks until full settlement halt
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leaders on Monday categorically ruled out holding any peace talks with Israel until a full and lasting freeze in Jewish settlement.
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No need for second U.S. fiscal stimulus package: survey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy does not need a second fiscal stimulus package, instead the government should cut spending over the next two years, according to a survey of business economists released on Monday.
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No talks without full settlement freeze: Abbas aide
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will reject any U.S. invitation to resume peace talks with Israel unless Washington persuades Israel to freeze settlement activity, an aide said on Monday.
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Americans more confident on healthcare costs: poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fewer Americans are afraid that they will be unable to pay for healthcare services and fewer expect to postpone medical treatments due to costs, according to a Thomson Reuters survey published on Monday.
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Geneva nuclear arms talks fail to overcome block
GENEVA (Reuters) - Arms negotiators failed to clear the way on Monday for the start of talks this year on nuclear disarmament as Pakistan said its security interests had not been respected.
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Commander delivers Afghan review, no word on troops
KABUL (Reuters) - The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan is delivering his long-awaited review of strategy on Monday, a spokeswoman said, but there was no hint in public as to whether he would ask for more troops.
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Q+A: Japan PM-elect may ruffle U.S. on security issues
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's prime minister-elect, Yukio Hatoyama, has vowed to forge a more equal alliance with the United States while keeping ties with Washington at the center of diplomatic policy.
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Cheney Offers Sharp Defense of C.I.A. Interrogation Tactics
Former Vice President Dick Cheney sharply criticized the Obama administration’s decision to investigate the abuse of prisoners.
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