AP IMPACT: Some lawmakers send few to academies
November 20, 2009
| AP
As the nation's military academies try to recruit more minorities, they are not getting much help from members of Congress from big-city districts with large numbers of blacks,...
Bank bill delayed in House, Senate divided
November 19, 2009
| Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Progress toward tighter U.S. financial regulation faltered in the U.S. Congress on Thursday as a House committee postponed a pivotal vote and Republicans...
Zelaya to legally contest Honduras elections
November 19, 2009
| AFP
Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said Thursday he would legally contest November 29 elections because they were taking place before Congress decides if he can briefly...
US report concerned on Hong Kong trade
November 19, 2009
| AFP
A report to the US Congress on Thursday voiced concern about Hong Kong's export controls, fearing that mainland China could use the territory to import sensitive technology....
Reid: Congress closer than ever to health overhaul
November 19, 2009
| AP
The Senate Democratic leader says Congress is closer than ever to overhauling the nation's health care system. At a Capitol Hill rally, Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday...
GOP governors assail health care plans
November 19, 2009
| AP
GOP governors are blistering Democratic health care plans in Congress. They say the legislation will result in crippling costs to states already grappling with huge budget...
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