Los Angeles Times | Cash for clunkers program may be running on empty The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" The government's popular "cash for clunkers" program may be running out of money after only a matter of days as car shoppers flock to dealerships to take advantage of the rebates. The White House said Thursday it was assessing its options ... New funding sought for US "clunker" program Too many clunkers, too little cash Clunker deals frozen |
Los Angeles Times | Analysis: Governor appeared to relish role of government slasher San Jose Mercury News Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs the $85 billion revised state budget during ceremonies at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, July 28, 2009. SACRAMENTO â€" Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger seemed to relish the task of ... Legislative leaders condemn governor's budget cuts [updated] Schwarzenegger ends budget saga with more cuts More Cuts for California Budget |
CBC.ca | NFL to Vick: Time to prove actions speak louder than words SI.com Some will be quick to label it a clear-cut case of double jeopardy, a draconian measure or liken it to "kicking a dead horse,'' but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday afternoon certainly did what he has long intimated he would -- in effect adding ... NFL Grants Vick an Opening Many questions remain after Goodell reinstates Vick NFL commissioner Roger Goodell didn't seek to 'punish' Michael Vick |
BBC News | Gates' Liberal College Town No Stranger to Racial Dust-Ups ABC News The arrest of an African-American professor at his home near Harvard University gives a rare view into racial tensions in a seemingly unlikely place: America's ivory tower and its liberal environs. ... Black scholar agrees to beer with Obama, policeman Daley weighs in on Gates controversy Gotcha! Henry Gates, Jr. arrested by the victim of a tarnished myth |
Washington Post | Black scholar agrees to beer with Obama, policeman Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A prominent black Harvard University scholar has accepted an invitation to have a beer with President Barack Obama and the white police officer who arrested him in a raci » |
FOXNews | Obama Seeks to Clarify 'Stupidly' Comment, Praises White Policeman FOXNews President Obama stopped short of an apology to Sgt. James Crowley for saying he "acted stupidly" for arresting black Harvard scholar Henry Lewis Gates Jr., but said he should have chosen his words more carefully. President Obama delivers remarks on ... Police unions c » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama Addresses Race and Gates Incident Washington Post President Obama said Wednesday night that racial issues still haunt America, even as he noted "the incredible progress that has been made." Obama was asked at the end of his news conference about the arrest last week of Harvard ... Obama's Comments on Gates Arrest Stir Reaction Professor is down-to-earth, friends say Obama says police acted 'stupidly' in Gates arrest |
New York Times | Obama may have to wait for health care passage The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" After more than a week of tirelessly pressuring Congress to move his top domestic priority, President Barack Obama may have to settle for a f » |
USA Today | California Budget Deal Reached By Legislators, Schwarzenegger Bloomberg July 21 (Bloomberg) -- California lawmakers reached an agreement with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger over how to close a $26 billion budget deficit that pushed the most-populous US state to the brink of ... California Budget Deal Closes $26 Billion Gap |
Telegraph.co.uk | As Sotomayor and White House Avoid Ideology, Some on Left See ... Washington Post At her confirmation hearings Judge Sonia Sotomayor eluded efforts from both Democrats and Republicans to draw out statements of liberal thought. (By Melina Mara -- The Washington Post) | Buy Photo Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or ... Diversity a touchy topic at Sotomayor hearings Women on the Verge of the Law: From Anita Hill to Sonia Sotomayor Sotomayor's rulings suggest open mind in corporate cases |
guardian.co.uk | 'Cronkite' Meant the News New York Times The latest on the arts, coverage of live events, critical reviews, multimedia extravaganzas and much more. Join the discussion. Menachem Begin, left, and Anwar Sadat being interviewed by Walter Cronkite during Sadat's trip to ... Walter Cronkite, 'Most Trusted Man in America' and CBS anchor ... Walter Cronkite, longtime CBS anchorman, dies at 92 Cronkite's passing: A death in everyone's family |
The Associated Press | Obama looks for Republican healthcare backing Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought on Thursday to persuade Republicans to support overhaul of the US healthcare industry, his signature domestic policy goal, as the measures moved on a fast track through congressional ... Democrat: Obama slowing down progress on health care reform Budget umpire: Health care bills would raise costs Moderate US House Democrats Cite Cost In Opposing Health Bill |
Telegraph.co.uk | Shuttle Endeavour blasts off; debris strikes mulled CNET News Running a month late because of hydrogen leaks and stormy weather, the shuttle Endeavour fin » |
Voice of America | House Health Plan Outlines Higher Taxes on Rich New York Times WASHINGTON â€" House Democratic leaders took a big step toward guaranteeing health insurance for most Americans on Tuesday as they introduced a bill that would expand coverage, rein in the growth of Medicare and ... Obama Open to Partisan Vote on Health-Care Overhaul, Aides Say House health plan to boost taxes on rich House Democrats vow healthcare plan by August |
Telegraph.co.uk | Sotomayor's Record on Enviro Issues Faces Scrutiny as Hearings Begin New York Times The Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings today on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. And while environmental issues are not expected to play a significant role in the weeklong proceedings, ... Analysis: GOP does political straddle on Sotomayor Chief Justice Roberts Diverts Attention at Sotomayor Hearing Sotomayor pledges to serve 'larger interest of impartial justice' |
Telegraph.co.uk | In Ghana, Obama Preaches Tough Love New York Times President Barack Obama addressed the Ghanaian Parliament at the Accra International Conference Center on Saturday. By PETER BAKER ACCRA, Ghana â€" President Obama traveled in his father's often-troubled home continent on Saturday as a potent symbol of a ... Obama: Africa aid must be matched by good governance Obama in Ghana: War a 'millstone around Africa's neck' Key excerpts: Obama's Ghana speech |
MiamiHerald.com | Tax, details in tangle as House edits health bill New York Daily News Do you think taxes should be raised on families with annual incomes of more than $250000? WASHINGTON - Democrats debated slapping a new tax on families earning more than $250000 a year Thursday as the House raced to put together ... Conservative Democrats break ranks on health care Democrats in Pennsylvania House plan vote on GOP budget 'Blue Dog' Democrats: Current health bill not acceptable |
Times Online | Chinese leader's withdrawal knocks G-8 meeting down a notch Los Angeles Times Hu Jintao's absence is particularly conspicuous because the summit is to address issues in which China plays a big role in the problem and solution, including climate change and the economic meltdown. By Henry Chu and Christi Parsons Reporting from ... Broader Carbon Proposal Is Rejected G8 leaders agree on lowered target of emission reduction G8 welcomes developing states, eyes climate, trade |
Telegraph.co.uk | Russian civil society leaders to appeal to Obama Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian civil society leaders will appeal to President Barack Obama on Tuesday to focus a spotlight on the country's democratic deficit and lack of transparency. Obama plans to dedicate several hours to dozens ... Russia, US Cooperation on Afghanistan Shows 180 Degree Turn US and Russia agree nuclear disarmament road map Economy On Back Burner On Day One Of Obama-Medvedev Summit |
Washington Post | Federer Stands Alone Washington Post Roger Federer poses with the Wimbledon Trophy after beating Andy Roddick. (Glyn Kirk - Getty Images) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. ... Andy Roddick and Roger Federer's Shakespearean saga of a match No solace for Roddick in coming close at Wimbledon Federer 'staggered' by 15th Slam |
FOXNews | 'Not Politics as Usual': Analysts Struggle With Palin's Motivations ABC News Is Sarah Palin clearing the deck for a run at the presidency in 2012? Sick of the scrutiny on her and her family? Not willing to be a lame duck governor? Through with politics for good? Or is there some as-now-unknown other ... Analysis: Palin's resignation hurts her future Sarah Palin's Resignation: Another Example of the GOP Split Options Abound for Palin After Alaska Governorship |
