Archive for January, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A House science of duty body of jurors found Thursday that Rep. Pete Stark did not violate the law or standards of escort at what time he applied last year for a Maryland property tax honor. Stark, D-Calif., saved about $3,800 in 2007 and 2008 through a tax break reserved for those whose primary residence ...

The 70-30 press call Thursday by which the Senate confirmed Ben Bernanke in the place of a second term as presiding officer of the Federal Reserve. A "yes" ballot is a vote to confirm the nomination. Voting aye were 47 Democrats, 22 Republicans and 1 competent. Voting no were 11 Democrats, 18 Republicans and 1 independent. ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An unusual work of theater that unfolded in the blink of an sight at the State of the Union speech raises questions: Was President Barack Obama rude to criticize a Supreme Court firmness in the partnership of the justices? Was his information about the determination, which separate corporate campaign spending limits, right? Was ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is essentially grounding efforts to return astronauts to the moon and instead is sending NASA in newly come directions with roughly $6 billion more, according to officials familiar through the plans. A White House official confirmed Thursday that when next week's budget is proposed, NASA will get an superadded $5.9 billion superior ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A senior U.S. bargain envoy said Thursday that worries in the United States over traffic barriers to American autos continue to shape approval of a released trade agreement with South Korea. Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis' comments temper President Barack Obama's pledge to strengthen trade ties with South Korea in his State of the ...