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    Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  1. U.S. to start arming Syria rebels but still moving warily

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After more than two years on the sidelines, President Barack Obama is going to start arming Syrian rebels but that is unlikely to reverse the recent momentum won by the government and its Lebanese Shi'ite Hezbollah allies any time soon.
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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After more than two years on the sidelines, President Barack Obama is going to start arming Syrian rebels but that is unlikely to reverse the recent momentum won by the government and its Lebanese Shi'ite Hezbollah allies any time...

    Tags: The New York Times, Government, White House, Iran, Bill Clinton

    2. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  2. RPT-If U.S. does not arm Syria's rebels, Arabs, Europeans may

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    (Repeats with no change in content) By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - Among the consequences facing U.S. President Barack Obama if he decides against arming Syria's rebels is that Arab and European states may step in more aggressively,...

    Tags: Woodrow Wilson, David Cameron, Government, France, G8

    3. Jun 7, 2013 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  3. If John Paulson wins on Fannie Mae, America loses

    For years, the White House and many lawmakers have been saying the government needs to put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of their misery. Yet they live on. And now their stock charts look like electrocardiograms. Both companies' common shares are up...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Bloomberg L.P., Mutual Funds, White House, Shareholders

    4. Jun 7, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  4. Lawmakers mostly support U.S. surveillance programs

    Reuters
    * Media reports prompt controversy * Left and right upset, but not center * Obama unapologetic, invites debate By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 7 (Reuters) - The strongest criticism of President Barack Obama normally comes from the U.S. Congress,...

    Tags: John McCain, Government, Tea Party Movement, Republican Party, Lindsey O. Graham

    5. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Obama administration to tighten pressure on Iran, aide says

    WASHINGTON &ndash; The Obama administration said Wednesday that it would add more sanctions on <a href="75929003">Iran</a> in an effort to dissuade <a href="75929003">Tehran</a> from continuing its <a href="75929003">nuclear program</a>, but stopped short of backing tough new penalties that lawmakers are considering.
    WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday that it would add more sanctions on Iran in an effort to dissuade Tehran from continuing its nuclear program, but stopped short of backing tough new penalties that lawmakers are considering....

    Tags: John Kerry, Elections, Iran, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Nuclear Policy

    6. May 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Congress speaks with a loud, muddled voice on Syria

    WASHINGTON &mdash; Sen. Dianne Feinstein made headlines recently by demanding a forceful U.S. response to Syria's use of chemical weapons against its population.
    WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein made headlines recently by demanding a forceful U.S. response to Syria's use of chemical weapons against its population. Less noticed was that the California Democrat wasn't urging deeper military involvement...

    Tags: John McCain, Carl Levin, White House, James Inhofe, Harry Reid

    7. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Freshman senator with senior pluck takes on the financial industry

    WASHINGTON &mdash; Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the newest member of the Senate Banking Committee, waited patiently for her first chance to question top financial regulators at a recent hearing on Capitol Hill.
    WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the newest member of the Senate Banking Committee, waited patiently for her first chance to question top financial regulators at a recent hearing on Capitol Hill. When her turn finally came after 90 minutes,...

    Tags: U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Economy, Business and Finance, Federal Reserve, Consumers, Litigation and Regulation

    8. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Obama's plan to avoid lame-duckery

    For the last two months, President Barack Obama has been mired in Washington's inside game, caught up in backroom congressional politics as he tried unsuccessfully to pass a bill on gun control and nudge Republican senators toward compromise on the...

    Tags: U.S. Senate, Immigration, Elections, State of the Union Address, White House

    9. May 10, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  9. Column: Obama's plan to avoid lame duckery

    For the last two months, President Barack Obama has been mired in Washington’s inside game, caught up in backroom congressional politics as he tried unsuccessfully to pass a bill on gun control and nudge Republican senators toward compromise on...

    Tags: U.S. Senate, Immigration, State of the Union Address, Elections, White House

    10. May 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. GOP senator gloats after hole in one during round with Obama

    WASHINGTON &ndash; A round of golf with the president of the United States is a rare treat, to be sure. So hitting a hole in one while in a foursome with the commander in chief quickly became the stuff of legend on Capitol Hill after word that Sen. Saxby Chambliss had done just that.
    WASHINGTON – A round of golf with the president of the United States is a rare treat, to be sure. So hitting a hole in one while in a foursome with the commander in chief quickly became the stuff of legend on Capitol Hill after word that Sen....

    Tags: Mark Udall, Elections, Washington, DC, Barack Obama, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013)

    11. May 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Obama golfs with GOP senators

    WASHINGTON -- On the first green, President Obama put his arm around Sen. Bob Corker, the Tennessee Republican.
    WASHINGTON -- On the first green, President Obama put his arm around Sen. Bob Corker, the Tennessee Republican. He shared his golf cart with Sen. Saxby Chambliss, Republican from Georgia. Obama hasn’t had much luck schmoozing GOP lawmakers in...

    Tags: U.S. Senate, Immigration, Elections, White House, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013)

    12. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Obama nominates Rep. Mel Watt to head Housing Finance Agency

    WASHINGTON &mdash; President Obama nominated Democratic Rep. Mel Watt to be the top regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, moving to replace a career bureaucrat who has been sharply criticized by liberals for not doing more to help troubled homeowners.
    WASHINGTON — President Obama nominated Democratic Rep. Mel Watt to be the top regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, moving to replace a career bureaucrat who has been sharply criticized by liberals for not doing more to help troubled homeowners....

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Elections, Parties and Movements, Finance, Republican Party

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