Iran will allow Swiss access to detained Americans who have not had contact with familiesSeptember 30th, 2009 Iran will allow Swiss access to detained AmericansWASHINGTON — U.S. officials say Iran has notified the Swiss government that the Swiss can have access to three Americans who have been detained in Iran since being arrested for illegal entry in late July.
Audit: Gov't could millions of dollars in gas royalties from not correcting shortfallsSeptember 14th, 2009 Audit: Gov't could lose millions in gas royaltiesWASHINGTON — The federal government risks losing millions of dollars in royalties from natural gas production because it does not promptly determine and collect when it gets shortchanged, according to congressional auditors. The Government Accountability Office said in a report Monday that the Minerals Management Service, which manages oil and gas production on public lands, does not have the tools or staff necessary to check that companies are paying the government what it is owed in royalties.
Seven of 10 Americans concerned about H1N1 outbreakSeptember 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Seven out of 10 Americans consider H1N1 virus a "very" or "somewhat" serious problem, a new CBS poll has found. In May, just 49 percent described H1N1 as "very" or "somewhat" serious.
Number of Americans receiving food stamps rises in June, 22 percent higher than June 2008September 3rd, 2009 Number of Americans on food stamps risesWASHINGTON — More Americans than ever before received food stamps in June, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday, with more than 35 million Americans receiving assistance. The numbers are 22 percent higher than in June 2008.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Obama's efforts on energy policy, including cap-and-trade planAugust 28th, 2009 Poll: Americans support Obama on energy issuesWASHINGTON — A new poll says most Americans support the way President Barack Obama is dealing with energy issues, including his plan to limit greenhouse gases with a controversial cap-and-trade approach. A Washington Post-ABC News poll published Friday finds that while support is slipping for the president's heath-care proposals, support for his changes in energy policy remains firm.
McCain: Raising taxes not needed to reduce ballooning deficit; gov't can cut spending insteadAugust 23rd, 2009 McCain refuses to consider taxes to reduce deficitWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain is refusing to consider raising taxes to reduce the ballooning deficit.
Appeals court: US govt can withhold Spitzer documents sought by NY TimesAugust 7th, 2009 NY court: US govt can withhold Spitzer documentsNEW YORK — An appeals court says the federal government does not have to release information about wiretaps from the investigation that brought down former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer.
Study finds 1 million more Americans volunteered in 2008 despite economic woesJuly 28th, 2009 1 million more Americans volunteered in 2008WASHINGTON — A million more Americans took time out of their schedules to volunteer in 2008 than they did the year before even though the economy was in a downturn, a study found. A report by the government-run Corporation for National and Community Service showed that 61.8 million Americans volunteered in 2008, the largest number since 2005.
Obama acknowledges unease over gov't spending on banks, recovery and likely health careJuly 23rd, 2009 Obama acknowledges unease over gov't spendingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is acknowledging that Americans are "understandably queasy" about the rising federal deficit and the government spending trillions of dollars. Yet he says revamping health care is crucial to helping the economy.
Obama's approval ratings down by five percentage points since AprilMay 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama's approval ratings stand at 63 percent, down 5 percentage points from last month, according to a CBS poll. The percentage of Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction, though, continues to inch up.
Skepticism over Pak govt., army's willingness, capability to fight TalibanMay 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pakistan, while announcing an all out war against the Taliban in the Swat Valley, vowed to root out extremism completely from its soil, but questions are being raised over its willingness and ability to thwart the menace. According to a Washington Post report, there is wide scale skepticism about the government's motives and the army's will to fight against the extremists.
Chrysler to file for Chapter 11, receive up to $8 billion more in gov't aid during bankruptcyApril 30th, 2009 Chrysler to get up to $8B from govt for bankruptcyWASHINGTON — Chrysler will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Thursday and will be eligible for up to $8 billion in federal aid to rebuild the ailing automaker, according to senior administration officials. The officials say bankruptcy is necessary after talks with some of Chrysler's holdout creditors over the company's $6.9 billion in debt fell apart last night.
Report: Nearly all gov't wiretaps involve cell phones or other portable devicesApril 27th, 2009 Wiretaps go mobile to catch cell conversationsWASHINGTON — Law enforcement has gone mobile in its pursuit of wiretaps, as more Americans rely on their cell phones to communicate even in possibly criminal cases. A report issued Monday shows that 94 percent of all wiretap applications in 2008 were for a portable device carried by an individual, such as a pager or cell phone.
US lawmaker says he has no confidence in Pak Govt.April 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US House of Representatives Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey has said that he has no faith in Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's Government, as it is administration that consistently reneges on deals that it makes. "I have absolutely no confidence in the ability of the existing Pakistan government to do one blessed thing.
US asks Pak Govt. to not obstruct peaceful democratic activitiesMarch 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US special envoy Richard Holbrooke has spoken with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and conveyed to them Washington's call for not hindering the peaceful democratic activities in the nation. "The point that Ambassador Patterson, as well as Ambassador Holbrooke, made is that we want to see the situation dealt with in accordance with the rule of law in Pakistan, that violence be avoided, and that any impediments to peaceful and democratic activities not be put in place," The Dawn quoted US State Department's Spokesman Robert Wood, as saying.
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