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Obama, Congress leaders meet to avert "fiscal cliff"

Friday, 16 November 2012 16:26
Tweet Congressional leaders emerged from a meeting with President Barack Obama on Friday vowing to find common ground on taxes and spending that would allow them to head off a looming "fiscal cliff" that could push the economy back into recession. Read more Add comment (0)

U.S. senators vow to block Susan Rice promotion over Benghazi

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 16:47
Tweet Senior Republican senators vowed on Wednesday to block any future promotion of Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, over her handling of the September 11 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya. Read more Add comment (0)

Obama to face tough questions on "fiscal cliff," Petraeus

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 16:46
Tweet President Barack Obama on Wednesday is expected to be grilled about negotiations to avert a looming "fiscal cliff" and the scandal that brought down CIA director David Petraeus when he holds his first news conference since winning a second term. Read more Add comment (0)

Aruba government to introduce new charges on tourism services and accommodations

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 13:55
Tweet The government of Aruba will be introducing new charges on tourism services and accommodations. A charge of 3 USD per night will be added per room and 1 USD per car rental and tour transaction. Read more Add comment (0)

Momentum builds for U.S. immigration reform plan

Monday, 12 November 2012 11:13
Tweet Two U.S. senators launched a fresh move to put together a bipartisan immigration reform plan on Sunday, restarting talks on a proposal that includes a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the country. Read more Add comment (0)

Republicans say deal can be done on U.S. "fiscal cliff"

Monday, 12 November 2012 11:12
Tweet A senior Republican senator voiced confidence on Sunday that U.S. lawmakers would forge a deal on the year-end "fiscal cliff," while a top aide to President Barack Obama signaled a willingness to compromise over raising tax rates on the rich. Read more Add comment (0)

Holder undecided on staying on as Obama's attorney general

Thursday, 08 November 2012 16:11
Tweet Attorney General Eric Holder said on Thursday he has not decided whether to stay on as the chief U.S. law enforcement officer in President Barack Obama's second term. Read more Add comment (0)

Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles

Thursday, 08 November 2012 16:10
Tweet President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. Read more Add comment (0)

Biden on top as campaign gridlock hits Cleveland airport

Tuesday, 06 November 2012 15:56
Tweet If there was any doubt that the U.S. presidential fight hinges on Ohio, an awkward campaign airplane traffic jam at the Cleveland airport made it clear on Tuesday. Read more Add comment (0)

Americans vote after long and bitter campaign for White House

Tuesday, 06 November 2012 15:54
Tweet President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney battled down to the wire on Tuesday, mounting a last-minute Election Day drive to get their supporters to the polls in a handful of states that will decide the winner in a neck-and-neck race for the White House. Read more Add comment (0)

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