Category Archives: US Government
Unemployment rate rises, in sign of weak growth
Unemployment rate rises, in sign of weak growth The unemployment rate edged up and private sector job creation continued at a modest pace in August, the government said Friday, reflecting an economy that is treading water, neither accelerating into a … Continue reading
Tax cut debate has pundits busy
Tax cut debate has pundits busy WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) — Allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire for high-income U.S. families would cut into finances of a high-spending group, a New York economic strategist said. United States – Jobs … Continue reading
Immigration agency ponders S.F. opt-out request
Immigration agency ponders S.F. opt-out request U.S. immigration officials said Wednesday they will consider San Francisco’s request to opt out of the controversial Secure Communities program that makes it easier for federal authorities to track down and deport undocumented immigrants. … Continue reading
You can reset Social Security
You can reset Social Security Q: I started collecting Social Security benefits when I turned 62. I wasn’t working at the time and needed the income. I am now 64 and working again. I don’t need the Social Security income … Continue reading
Protestors ask for immigration reform in wake of Obama visit
Protestors ask for immigration reform in wake of Obama visit Several protesters took advantage of President Obama’s visit to Fort Bliss today to ask for immigration reform. Read more on El Paso Times
Obama’s Iraq speech: Can he address opposite views of the war?
Obama’s Iraq speech: Can he address opposite views of the war? Obama’s Iraq speech Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET will be a balancing act. The majority of Americans say the Iraq war was a mistake, but others say this isn’t … Continue reading
Fort Bliss Has Had Major Role During Iraq War; 1,200 Fort Bliss Soldiers To Remain In Iraq
Fort Bliss Has Had Major Role During Iraq War; 1,200 Fort Bliss Soldiers To Remain In Iraq U.S. combat operations in Iraq end Aug. 31, 2010. President Barack Obama will visit Fort Bliss to thank soldiers for their service in … Continue reading
President vows revival of Gulf Coast in N.O. visit
President vows revival of Gulf Coast in N.O. visit NEW ORLEANS — Five years after Hurricane Katrina’s wrath, President Barack Obama sought to reassure disaster-weary Gulf Coast residents Sunday that he would not abandon their cause. Read more on The … Continue reading
New Orleans’ Mayor: Can Mitch Landrieu Revive the City?
New Orleans’ Mayor: Can Mitch Landrieu Revive the City? The scion of one of Louisiana’s political dynasties, Landrieu must deal with the diaspora, decay, education and the perpetually vexing issue of race Read more on Time Magazine
President Obama visits New Orleans for anniversary of Katrina
President Obama visits New Orleans for anniversary of Katrina President Obama was in New Orleans Sunday to observe the 5th anniversary of hurricane Katrina. He spoke at Xavier University, which was badly flooded by the storm five years ago. Read more on … Continue reading