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News: China denounces U.S. report, defend military upgrade Rick Perry labels Washington "a seedy place" Bullard sees Fed portfolio tweak as ineffective Bullard sees Fed portfolio tweak as ineffective Buffett to host Obama election campaign fundraiser Ex-presidential hopeful Edwards wants charges dropped Analysis: Romney's play-it-safe strategy at risk U.S. distances itself and NATO from Gaddafi manhunt Bachmann sticks to strategy in campaign fight New Condoleezza Rice memoir to address Iraq, Afghanistan Dick Cheney had secret resignation letter Factbox: Pentagon details China's military expansion China on track for modern military by 2020: Pentagon Obama administration seeks stay of Alabama immigration law Federal government attorneys fight Alabama immigration law Pentagon believes Gaddafi still in Libya: spokesman Insight: U.S. gets rare chance to size up China's next leader Pataki to visit Iowa ahead of possible 2012 bid Former Pennsylvania powerbroker to be resentenced White House: regulatory trim to save over $10 billion Obama speaks to Sarkozy about Libya, economy Mississippi voters to pick Democratic governor nominee Factbox: Republicans take varied paths to 2012 nomination Running hard, Perry a tough sell in New Hampshire Factbox: Republican presidential candidates weigh in on Libya Running hard, Perry a tough sell in New Hampshire Obama urges Gaddafi loyalists lay down arms White House: Vacationing Obama working on economy Analysis: China, U.S. call time-out on diplomatic brawls Biden: China didn't need reassurance on U.S. economy International allies on Libya to meet Thursday: Clinton Treasury keeps freeze on Libya assets for now Factbox: Key dates in 2012 U.S. presidential race No U.S. boots on the ground in post-Gaddafi Libya Republicans may never get 2012 dream candidate Gaddafi "part of Libya's past": Jeffrey Feltman Biden offers U.S. support for democratic Mongolia Obama says will be judged in 2012 over economy Factbox: U.S. Post Office's troubled financial past Biden prods China on rights, controls keep dissent at bay China denounces U.S. report, defend military upgrade Thu,25 Aug 2011 09:47 PM PDT Reuters - BEIJING (Reuters) - China denounced on Friday a Pentagon report that warned its military modernization could destabilize the region, saying the U.S. military's annual assessment of Beijing's armed forces indulged in exaggeration and "groundless suspicion." Full Story Top Rick Perry labels Washington "a seedy place" Thu,25 Aug 2011 07:32 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry on Thursday described Washington as "a seedy place" while defending what he said was his manner of speaking plainly. Full Story Top Bullard sees Fed portfolio tweak as ineffective Thu,25 Aug 2011 05:24 PM PDT Reuters - JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - A bid by the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower long-term interest rates further by rebalancing its portfolio would probably not have much impact, a top Fed official said on Thursday. Full Story Top Bullard sees Fed portfolio tweak as ineffective Thu,25 Aug 2011 04:32 PM PDT Reuters - JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - A bid by the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower long-term interest rates further by rebalancing its portfolio would probably not have much impact, a top Fed official said on Thursday. Full Story Top Buffett to host Obama election campaign fundraiser Thu,25 Aug 2011 04:20 PM PDT Reuters - CHICAGO (Reuters) - Billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett will boost President Barack Obama's re-election bid next month by appearing at a New York fundraiser that will charge as much as $35,800 per guest, the Obama campaign said on Thursday. Full Story Top Ex-presidential hopeful Edwards wants charges dropped Thu,25 Aug 2011 02:16 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former presidential hopeful John Edwards plans to ask a judge to dismiss charges over alleged illegal campaign contributions because of problems with the grand jury that indicted him, among other reasons. Full Story Top Analysis: Romney's play-it-safe strategy at risk Thu,25 Aug 2011 01:49 PM PDT Reuters - BOSTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is running a disciplined campaign focused on slamming President Barack Obama and promoting his own skills, but pressure could mount for a more aggressive approach as his poll numbers worsen. Full Story Top U.S. distances itself and NATO from Gaddafi manhunt Thu,25 Aug 2011 12:43 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday distanced itself from efforts to hunt down Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, saying neither U.S. assets nor NATO forces were targeting the fugitive strongman. Full Story Top Bachmann sticks to strategy in campaign fight Thu,25 Aug 2011 12:36 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann's strategy for dealing with rival contender Rick Perry is: do more of the same and bank on a misstep by the Texas governor. Full Story Top New Condoleezza Rice memoir to address Iraq, Afghanistan Thu,25 Aug 2011 10:34 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Condoleezza Rice will release a follow-up memoir on November 1 that promises to address her top political roles and give new details about the contentious debates in the lead up to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Full Story Top Dick Cheney had secret resignation letter Wed,24 Aug 2011 03:17 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Vice President Dick Cheney signed a secret resignation letter shortly after taking office in 2001 and kept it in a safe, according to an excerpt of an NBC interview released on Wednesday. Full Story Top Factbox: Pentagon details China's military expansion Wed,24 Aug 2011 03:16 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Wednesday that China was on track to forge a modern military by 2020, a rapid buildup that could be potentially destabilizing to the Asia-Pacific region. Full Story Top China on track for modern military by 2020: Pentagon Wed,24 Aug 2011 03:16 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China appears on track to forge a modern military by 2020, a rapid buildup that could be potentially destabilizing to the Asia-Pacific region, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. Full Story Top Obama administration seeks stay of Alabama immigration law Wed,24 Aug 2011 02:26 PM PDT Reuters - BIRMINGHAM, Ala (Reuters) - Lawyers for the Obama administration and other groups asked a federal judge on Wednesday to temporarily block Alabama's immigration law, widely seen as the toughest state measure on illegal immigration in the country. Full Story Top Federal government attorneys fight Alabama immigration law Wed,24 Aug 2011 01:24 PM PDT Reuters - BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Lawyers for the Obama administration asked a federal judge Wednesday to temporarily block Alabama's immigration law, widely seen as the toughest state measure on illegal immigration in the country. Full Story Top Pentagon believes Gaddafi still in Libya: spokesman Wed,24 Aug 2011 08:31 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is still in Libya, Pentagon spokesman Colonel Dave Lapan said on Wednesday. Full Story Top Insight: U.S. gets rare chance to size up China's next leader Wed,24 Aug 2011 04:46 AM PDT Reuters - CHENGDU, China (Reuters) - Before Joe Biden left China this week, the last thing Vice President Xi Jinping told him over dinner was simple: he wants to be friends. Full Story Top Pataki to visit Iowa ahead of possible 2012 bid Tue,23 Aug 2011 03:20 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former New York Governor George Pataki plans to visit Iowa on Saturday as speculation mounts that he will jump into the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Full Story Top Former Pennsylvania powerbroker to be resentenced Tue,23 Aug 2011 02:42 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered the resentencing of a former Pennsylvania state senator, saying the trial judge erred in his calculations in sentencing of the once powerful former politician. Full Story Top White House: regulatory trim to save over $10 billion Tue,23 Aug 2011 10:53 AM PDT Reuters - VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday that federal regulatory cuts would save Washington more than $10 billion over five years, but business groups warned that companies could face more costs from new rules in the pipeline. Full Story Top Obama speaks to Sarkozy about Libya, economy Tue,23 Aug 2011 10:20 AM PDT Reuters - EDGARTOWN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke with his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, on Tuesday about the situation in Libya, the global economy and recent developments in financial markets, the White House said. Full Story Top Mississippi voters to pick Democratic governor nominee Tue,23 Aug 2011 09:08 AM PDT Reuters - OXFORD, Miss (Reuters) - Mississippi voters returned to the polls on Tuesday to choose the Democratic nominee for governor in one of four states due to hold gubernatorial contests in the fall. Full Story Top Factbox: Republicans take varied paths to 2012 nomination Tue,23 Aug 2011 08:49 AM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - The Republican presidential contenders have a common goal -- to stand on stage at the 2012 convention in Tampa, Florida, as the party's nominee to challenge President Barack Obama for the White House. Full Story Top Running hard, Perry a tough sell in New Hampshire Tue,23 Aug 2011 05:58 AM PDT Reuters - PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire (Reuters) - White House hopeful Rick Perry has hit New Hampshire hard since kicking off his bid for the Republican nomination, but the tough-talking Texan will struggle to win support in this early-voting state. Full Story Top Factbox: Republican presidential candidates weigh in on Libya Mon,22 Aug 2011 03:44 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Republicans vying to challenge Barack Obama in next year's election responded to developments in Libya with caution on Monday. They want to support democracy but don't want to endorse Obama's policy, which many opposed. Full Story Top Running hard, Perry a tough sell in New Hampshire Mon,22 Aug 2011 01:25 PM PDT Reuters - PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire (Reuters) - White House hopeful Rick Perry has hit New Hampshire hard since kicking off his bid for the Republican nomination, but the tough-talking Texan will struggle to win support in this early-voting state. Full Story Top Obama urges Gaddafi loyalists lay down arms Mon,22 Aug 2011 12:47 PM PDT Reuters - CHILMARK, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Monday for Muammar Gaddafi to end the bloodshed in Libya as pockets of his loyalist forces continued to fight. Full Story Top White House: Vacationing Obama working on economy Mon,22 Aug 2011 12:19 PM PDT Reuters - VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has taken heat for taking a vacation when the U.S. economy is struggling, but aides are striving to make clear he is not neglecting the country's finances during his break. Full Story Top Analysis: China, U.S. call time-out on diplomatic brawls Mon,22 Aug 2011 11:08 AM PDT Reuters - BEIJING/CHENGDU, CHINA (Reuters) - During Vice President Joe Biden's visit to China, Beijing and Washington confined their brawling to the basketball court, and for now economic and political needs should keep tensions in the diplomatic arena from spiraling into fully-fledged feuds. Full Story Top Biden: China didn't need reassurance on U.S. economy Mon,22 Aug 2011 11:08 AM PDT Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday China's leaders did not seek reassurances about the weak U.S. economy, and he called Xi Jinping -- the man expected to take over as China's next president -- pragmatic and strong. Full Story Top International allies on Libya to meet Thursday: Clinton Mon,22 Aug 2011 10:08 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and members of the international alliance on Libya agreed on Monday that senior diplomats will meet in Istanbul to discuss the next steps for the country, the State Department said. Full Story Top Treasury keeps freeze on Libya assets for now Mon,22 Aug 2011 09:25 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is keeping in place for now a freeze on billions of dollars of Libyan government assets, although the Treasury Department is considering how to provide financial assistance to rebel groups, an Obama administration official said on Monday. Full Story Top Factbox: Key dates in 2012 U.S. presidential race Mon,22 Aug 2011 09:06 AM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - The first contests on the road to the 2012 Republican presidential nomination are scheduled to take place in February, but there are many important events on the political calendar before then. Full Story Top No U.S. boots on the ground in post-Gaddafi Libya Mon,22 Aug 2011 08:57 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States does not intend to send ground forces into Libya to assist in any international peacekeeping operations following the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, the Pentagon said on Monday. Full Story Top Republicans may never get 2012 dream candidate Mon,22 Aug 2011 07:01 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans still hoping that another candidate will jump into the presidential race and give the party a better chance of defeating President Barack Obama in 2012 may need to get over it. Full Story Top Gaddafi "part of Libya's past": Jeffrey Feltman Mon,22 Aug 2011 05:33 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Libya has moved beyond a historic tipping point and Muammar Gaddafi is now "part of Libya's past," Assistant Secretary of State Jeffrey Feltman said on Monday. Full Story Top Biden offers U.S. support for democratic Mongolia Mon,22 Aug 2011 03:52 AM PDT Reuters - ULAN BATOR (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden lauded land-locked Mongolia's efforts at democratization on Monday, offering support to a country that is strategically located between China and Russia and sits on vast quantities of untapped mineral wealth. Full Story Top Obama says will be judged in 2012 over economy Sun,21 Aug 2011 06:56 AM PDT Reuters - VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday he expects to be judged in the 2012 election over his governance of the American economy, which he said was still not growing fast enough. Full Story Top Factbox: U.S. Post Office's troubled financial past Sun,21 Aug 2011 05:38 AM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service, worn down by years of multibillion-dollar losses and facing insolvency next month, is lobbying Congress to pass a measure allowing it to overhaul its business model. Full Story Top Biden prods China on rights, controls keep dissent at bay Sun,21 Aug 2011 03:34 AM PDT Reuters - DUJIANGYAN, China (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden prodded China to expand citizens' rights on Sunday, but the tight security accompanying his visit to the nation's southwest showed the ruling Communist Party's determination to stamp out dissent. Full Story Top

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