Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category

Ethics Charges Are Outlined Against Maxine Waters

Representative Maxine Waters violated House rules by dispensing special favors, a House committee charged. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Pentagon Plans Steps to Reduce Budget and Jobs

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wants to close a major military command, restrict use of contractors and reduce the number of generals and admirals. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Census to Cost Less Than Anticipated

The Census Bureau said its 2010 count would cost about $1.6 billion less than budgeted, about 11 percent less than the $14.7 billion appropriated over 12 years for the decennial count. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Petraeus Scheduled to Start Spate of Media Interviews

Gen. David H. Petraeus will appear on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the “CBS Evening News” and ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Unusual Alliance Protests Ohio Execution

The diverse group, including some who generally support the death penalty, is lobbying the governor to spare a man many believe is innocent. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Fed to Meet, With Concerns on Deflation Rising

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday will face a key decision: whether to drop the idea that the economy is improving. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Pay Practices in Health Care Are Investigated

The Obama administration is investigating pay practices throughout the health care industry after finding that many hospitals and nursing homes do not pay proper overtime. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Inexperienced Companies Chase School Reform Funds

Dozens of companies with little or no experience turning around schools are competing for billions in federal funds. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Cameron: ‘We’ll Root Out Benefit Cheats’

David Cameron has pledged the coalition Government will launch an “uncompromising” crackdown on benefit cheats in the Autumn. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More

Ex-Lib Dem Leader Kennedy Splits From Wife

Charles Kennedy, the former leader of the Liberal Democrats, has separated from his wife Sarah, the couple’s lawyers have confirmed. Go to Source
August 10th, 2010 | Politics | Read More