Politicals News Updates
Republican leader urges 2-year freeze on tax rates
(Reuters)
- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:27:09 GMT
Reuters - U.S. House of Representatives Republican leader John Boehner called on Wednesday for a two-year freeze on all current U.S. tax rates, including Bush-era tax cuts for the rich set to expire at the end of this year.
Obama to pitch trio of economic proposals in Ohio
(AP)
- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:47:59 GMT
AP - Seeking to give anxious Democrats a boost ahead of the November elections, President Barack Obama is pitching a trio of economic initiatives Wednesday and voicing unwavering opposition to Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthy, an issue on which he's looking to draw a stark contrast with Republicans.
US terror training in Yemen reflects wider program
(AP)
- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:47:40 GMT
AP - U.S. special operations forces are expanding their training of the Yemeni military as the Obama administration broadens its program to counter terrorism in countries reluctant to harbor a visible American military presence.
