Wall St. protests grow
Posted by The TB on October 3, 2011 · 2 Comments
A spirited protest on Wall Street has entered its third week, inspiring more demonstrations united in their passion if not necessarily their reasons for hitting the streets. CNN.com
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Nobel winner died days before award
Posted by The TB on October 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Ralph Steinman, a biologist with Rockefeller University, is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in medicine. He had extended his life using an immune therapy he designed. CNN.com
Geithner to join G7 conference call on U.S. downgrade
Posted by The TB on August 7, 2011 · 2 Comments
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner will talk this evening with representatives of the other G7 nations before Asian markets open Monday. On Friday, S&P downgraded the U.S. credit rating. CNN.com
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U.S. official: Insurgents shot down copter in Afghanistan
Posted by The TB on August 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Of the 31 U.S. troops killed in the crash, 22 were Navy SEALs. The majority of them were part of the unit that killed Osama bin Laden, but none took part in that raid, a military official says. FULL STORY CNN.com
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Senate OKs stopgap FAA funding
Posted by The TB on August 5, 2011 · 2 Comments
The Senate is expected to pass legislation Friday to temporarily resume funding for the Federal Aviation Administration, a Senate Democratic leadership aide says. CNN.com
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Congress set to vote on debt ceiling deal
Posted by The TB on August 1, 2011 · 2 Comments
The deal needs to be on President Obama’s desk by Tuesday night to head off a default on the nation’s debt. It raises the debt ceiling through the end of 2012. CNN.com
Boehner debt bill do-over calls for balanced budget
Posted by The TB on July 29, 2011 · 2 Comments
Speaker John Boehner added a balanced budget amendment to his debt plan to appease conservatives. A vote is planned today, but it’s likely DOA in the Senate. CNN.com
Debt drama drags on; citizens weigh in (or try to)
Posted by The TB on July 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
They’re all talking, but no one is budging on the nation’s debt dilemma, at least publicly. Capitol Hill phone lines and websites are jammed by citizens wanting in on the debate. CNN.com
Police aren’t ruling out more suspects in Norway attacks
Posted by The TB on July 23, 2011 · 2 Comments
Police say witness statements indicate there may be more than one person involved in the twin attacks that left at least 92 dead. A Norwegian, 32, has been arrested. CNN.com
Obama may accept short-term debt fix tied to long-term deal
Posted by The TB on July 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment
President Obama will meet today with leaders from both parties after the White House signaled he may be willing to accept a short-term increase in the debt ceiling if it is tied to a broader deficit reduction deal. CNN.com
