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AP source: US envoy in Afghanistan, an ex-general, objects to big increase of troops
... as U.S. ambassador in Kabul earlier this year, and his is an influential voice among those advising President Barack Obama on Afghanistan. Eikenberry sent multiple classified cables to Washington over the past week that question the wisdom of adding ... Comment?
APEC ministerial meetings get underway in Singapore
... N's foreign ministers had a breakfast meeting with their US counterpart. The ASEAN-US meeting with US President Barack Obama is set to take place in Singapore on Sunday. - CNA/so Comment?
Obama set to launch debut Asia mission
WASHINGTON: Barack Obama leaves on his debut presidential tour of Asia on Thursday seeking to revive America's prestige as a regional power, on a trip much heavier on symbolism than diplomatic substance. Comment?
Realize some basic truths a Mike Rhodes article Why is President Barack Obama in such a hurry to get his socialized medicine bill passed? Because he and his cunning circle realize some basic truths: The American people in their unimaginable kindness and trust voted for a pig in a poke in 2008. Comment?
Barack Obama 'to reject Afghanistan war options in favour of plan with clear exit strategy'
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Barack Obama is to reject all of the options outlined for increasing troop numbers in Afghanistan in favour of revised plans which include a clear exit strategy, it has been claimed. Comment?
Reid mulls higher payroll tax on wealthy
... Reid, D-Nev., was considering, or whether it would also apply to a company's portion of the tax. President Barack Obama has said he will not raise taxes on wage earners making less than $250,000. The officials spoke only on condition of anonymity, ... Comment?
... his rating, and Mr. Beck shouldn't be treated oh so seriously, entitles her to membership in the President Barack Obama toe-the-line camp of journalism. Fox is the only channel conducting investigative journalism of the Obama administration. Ms. ... Comment?
US Afghan envoy warns against troop surge: reports
The US envoy to Afghanistan has warned against sending thousands more troops to the country as President Barack Obama weighs strategy options in the eight-year conflict, reports said Thursday. Comment?
Obama film, a oeObama: The Hawaia i Years,a set for November debut in Chicago
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Martin's work was delayed both by harassment and abuse from Barack Obama's supporters and then by Martin's U.S. Senate campaign. Comment?
Obama to reject Afghan war options
U.S. President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday. Comment?
APEC ministers endorse market-oriented currencies
... from China manage their currencies to some degree, including Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. U.S. President Barack Obama told Reuters in an interview this week that he would raise the currency issue on a visit to China next week. His administration ... Comment?
Obama uses school dollars to prod states to change
... Press. "Now states have to think about how they win. We're going to reward excellence here." President Barack Obama's agenda is controversial; national teachers' unions, typically Democratic allies, have chastised him for relying too heavily on test ... Comment?
Obama launches debut Asia mission
Barack Obama leaves on his debut presidential tour of Asia, seeking to revive America's prestige in the region on a trip much heavier on symbolism than diplomatic substance. Comment?
Spain Papers Review - Thursday November 12 2009
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... 11.2 million. The Bank of Spain intervened when the bank went bust in March this year. El Mundo reports that Barack Obama has given in to the generals and will be sending 30,000 more soldiers to Afghanistan. ABC notes the confirmation from the ... Comment?
Ambassador urges Obama against Afghan surge
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... job as US ambassador in Kabul earlier this year, and his is an influential voice among those advising President Barack Obama on Afghanistan. Eikenberry sent multiple classified cables to Washington over the past week that question the wisdom of ... Comment?
The Cost of Victory -- Seeding Defeat in 2010
... was found with money in his freezer). The district, which is 64 percent African American, voted 75 percent for Barack Obama. The district has 22 percent uninsured, which is 50 percent higher than the national average. Cao, who according to The ... Comment?
Obama Readies for First Asia Tour
U.S. President Barack Obama leaves Thursday for his first trip to Asia, with the economy and a widening trade deficit with China high on his agenda. Comment?
Chamber's Donohue Keeps Cash Coming After PG&E, Apple Defect, Obama Scolds
... other members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce quit over its opposition to climate-change legislation. President Barack Obama denounced the group for a oespending millionsa to kill a planned consumer financial-protection agency. Tom Donohue , the ... Comment?
APEC Praises China's Role in Stoking Economic Growth, Dodges Yuan Debate
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... Those with external surpluses pledged to strengthen domestic growth sources. Obama, Hu U.S. President Barack Obama , Japana s Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and Chinaa s President Hu Jintao are among leaders convening in Singapore on Nov. 14 and Nov. ... Comment?
Germany's Defense Minister arrives in Kabul
... a conference would probably come to "new conclusions" about the way forward. The comments come as US President Barack Obama weighs his country's strategy for the Afghan conflict, after tainted elections threw NATO's support of President Hamid Karzai ... Comment?