Archive for July 23rd, 2009

3 NJ mayors, lawmakers arrested in corruption case – The Associated Press

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

CBS News

3 NJ mayors, lawmakers arrested in corruption caseThe Associated PressNEWARK, NJ — The mayors of three New Jersey cities, two state legislators and several rabbis were among more than 40 people arrested Thursday in a sweeping corruption investigation that began as a probe into an international money laundering ring that …2 NJ Mayors Arrested [...]

Cambridge Cop's Lawyer: Obama was 'Dead Wrong' on Gates – ABC News

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Los Angeles Times

Cambridge Cop's Lawyer: Obama was 'Dead Wrong' on GatesABC NewsThe Cambridge, Mass., police officer who arrested Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and the officer's union are slamming President Obama for saying they reacted "stupidly" to the incident at Gates' house …Cambridge Police Officer To Obama: Butt Out of My ArrestFOXNewsObama steps [...]

Obama may face a fight in his attempt to get his reforms through – BBC News

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Times Online

Obama may face a fight in his attempt to get his reforms throughBBC NewsUS President Barack Obama has pledged to push through a health reform package by the end of the year that would reduce health costs, increase choice and widen coverage. Mr Obama has made the issue a top priority of his first [...]

Obama improving US image in other countries – USA Today

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

CBS News

Obama improving US image in other countriesUSA TodayPresident Obama may be struggling with his health care initiative, but so far he can claim success in improving the US image worldwide, according to a new poll. According to a new global poll by the Pew Research Center, "In many countries opinions of …Global Views of [...]

US accession to amity treaty aims at regaining interests in … – Xinhua

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

BBC News

US accession to amity treaty aims at regaining interests in …XinhuaBEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — Agreement to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation by the United States indicates America has re-engaged with Southeast Asia and will regain interests in the region, a Chinese analyst said Thursday. …Clinton: NKorea running out of options on nukesThe [...]