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Tiff over "punk staffers" as bank reform vote nears
Mar 18, 2010 16:02 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The tension level in the debate on U.S. financial reform rose on Thursday as Democrats slapped back at a Republican leader's comment about "punk staffers" and a pivotal vote neared in the Senate.
Tiff over "punk staffers" as bank reform vote nears
Mar 18, 2010 16:02 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The tension level in the debate on U.S. financial reform rose on Thursday as Democrats slapped back at a Republican leader's comment about "punk staffers" and a pivotal vote neared in the Senate.
Kandahar campaign already underway, general says
Mar 17, 2010 13:26 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Preliminary U.S. efforts to gradually retake full control of the Taliban's birthplace Kandahar are already underway, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan said on Wednesday, offering few details.
Obama says U.S., Ireland see economic stabilization
Mar 17, 2010 12:14 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that he and Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen see signs of economic stabilization on both sides of the Atlantic but more work is needed for job creation.
Sen Dodd boosts Fed in new financial reforms
Mar 15, 2010 17:59 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would take on a greatly expanded role in financial regulation under new legislation unveiled on Monday by a top Senate Democrat, in a push to move ahead with the regulatory reform that has been a top priority of President Barack Obama.
Sen Dodd boosts Fed in new financial reforms
Mar 15, 2010 17:59 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would take on a greatly expanded role in financial regulation under new legislation unveiled on Monday by a top Senate Democrat, in a push to move ahead with the regulatory reform that has been a top priority of President Barack Obama.
Sen Dodd boosts Fed in new financial reforms
Mar 15, 2010 17:59 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would take on a greatly expanded role in financial regulation under new legislation unveiled on Monday by a top Senate Democrat, in a push to move ahead with the regulatory reform that has been a top priority of President Barack Obama.
Obama pledges to push for robust financial reform
Mar 15, 2010 15:32 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed the legislation for sweeping overhaul of the financial system unveiled by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd and promised to fight any efforts to water it down.
Mexico gunmen kill American consulate staff
Mar 14, 2010 21:34 EDT
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Gunmen in the drug war-plagued Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez killed two Americans and a Mexican linked to the local U.S. consulate and President Barack Obama expressed outrage at the attack.
Mexico gunmen kill American consulate staff
Mar 14, 2010 21:34 EDT
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Gunmen in the drug war-plagued Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez killed two Americans and a Mexican linked to the local U.S. consulate and President Barack Obama expressed outrage at the attack.
Mexico gunmen kill American consulate staff
Mar 14, 2010 21:34 EDT
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Gunmen in the drug war-plagued Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez killed two Americans and a Mexican linked to the local U.S. consulate and President Barack Obama expressed outrage at the attack.
Michelle Obama to visit Mexico on first solo trip
Mar 12, 2010 10:14 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama will visit Mexico next month on her first solo international trip, the White House said on Friday.
Obama delays Pacific trip for healthcare
Mar 12, 2010 09:54 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is delaying his trip to Indonesia and Australia next week to stay home and focus on his final push for a healthcare overhaul, White House officials said on Friday.
Obama presses China on currency in trade speech
Mar 11, 2010 11:30 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed China on Thursday to move to a "more market-oriented exchange rate" in a speech where he laid out a plan to boost U.S. exports in the coming years.
Democrats doubt deadline on healthcare
Mar 09, 2010 21:23 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats on Tuesday cast doubt on their chances of meeting the White House's March 18 deadline for voting on a stalled healthcare overhaul, but said they are moving as fast as they can.
Greece says G20 to review financial speculation
Mar 09, 2010 19:08 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Greece, pressing for curbs on financial speculation it blames for worsening the country's debt crisis, said on Tuesday the idea would be examined by the Group of 20 leading powers at their next summit.
Obama targets insurers, sells reform plan
Mar 08, 2010 19:20 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launched a sharp attack on health insurers on Monday and called on his fellow Democrats to rise above politics and pass a healthcare overhaul in the next few weeks.
Obama targets insurers, sells reform plan
Mar 08, 2010 19:20 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launched a sharp attack on health insurers on Monday and called on his fellow Democrats to rise above politics and pass a healthcare overhaul in the next few weeks.
W.House confident over June deadline for Fed picks
Mar 08, 2010 10:54 EST
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - The White House is confident it will meet a June deadline for making appointments to fill vacancies on the Federal Reserve Board, spokesman Bill Burton said on Monday.
Obama reasserts Volcker rule, Senate bill seen
Mar 04, 2010 05:17 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration reasserted its commitment to banning proprietary trading by banks with draft legislative language on Wednesday, despite signs that Congress is unlikely to adopt such a rule.
