White House considers big boost to fuel economy
AP via Yahoo! Singapore News Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:10 PM PDT
The Obama administration is telling American automakers that it would like cars and light trucks to average 56.2 miles per gallon by 2025 â€" a boost to fuel economy that would save consumers money at the pump and help with global warming but drive up the cost of automobiles. |
Romney: Labor board case could cost Iowa jobs
FOX 12 Idaho Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:10 PM PDT
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney accused the Obama administration on Monday of jeopardizing the very manufacturing jobs the Democratic president plans to promote when he visits an aluminum plant in Iowa. |
Obama joins talks over budget, debt
Washington Examiner Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:08 PM PDT
Brian Hughes Examiner Staff Writer Follow Him @BrianHughes_ President Obama took charge of derailed negotiations over federal spending and the national debt at the White House Monday, ditching his favored hands-off approach for a more aggressive personal intervention into a raging debate over raising taxes. Obama met separately with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and ... |
At-Home Care Businesses Urge President Obama to Repeal Medicare Program that Cuts Access to Homecare
redOrbit Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:08 PM PDT
Patients, Clinicians Report Problems after Implementation of Controversial Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment; American Association for Homecare Calls for Repeal WASHINGTON, June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Providers of durable medical equipment and services (DME) required in the home have called on President Obama to repeal Medicare's controversial "competitive" bidding for ... |
Jury convicts ex-Ill. Gov. Blagojevich at retrial
FOX 41 Louisville Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:08 PM PDT
Rod Blagojevich, won two terms as Illinois governor before scandal made him a national punch line, was convicted Monday of a wide range of corruption charges, including trying to sell President Barack Obama's Senate seat. |
White House: 'Significant' deal on debt possible
Southwest Daily News Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:08 PM PDT
President Barack Obama plunged into deadlocked negotiations to cut government deficits and raise the nation's debt limit as the White House expressed confidence Monday that a "significant" deal with Republicans can be reached. |
GOP Ploy: Blame Black Joblessness on President Obama
New America Media Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:07 PM PDT
LOS ANGELES, Calif.--GOP presidential contenders Michelle Bachman and Newt Gingrich figured out yet another ploy to knock President Obama. Blame him for joblessness among blacks now at nearly Great Depression levels, especially for young black males.Both candidates made the claim... |
Western powers see no Gaddafi future after warrant
Straits Times Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:05 PM PDT
PARIS - WESTERN powers on Monday hailed war crimes judges for issuing an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi to hold him accountable for civilian deaths, calling it another sign that the Libyan leader has no future. In Washington, where US President Barack Obama is under increasing domestic pressure over Gaddafi's defiance, the While House said the Libyan strongman has lost legitimacy. 'It's ... |
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