SUMMIT NOTEBOOK: Obamas greet guests for G-20 dinner, braving mist and long waitsPITTSBURGH — For 95 minutes Thursday evening, President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, greeted world leaders arriving in ones and twos for the G-20 summit’s opening dinner, at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. Brad Pitt gives Katrina update at Clinton Global Initiative; other panels focus on educationNEW YORK — The average electric bill for one of the energy-efficient homes built in New Orleans by Brad Pitt’s Make It Right foundation is $35 a month, the actor said Thursday during an update on the project at the Clinton Global Initiative. Obama administration applauds Senate passage of Pakistan aid bill as Taliban concerns riseNEW YORK — Alarmed by persistent anti-American sentiment and rising Taliban influence in Pakistan, the Obama administration hailed Thursday’s Senate vote to triple foreign aid to the country. Geithner: G-20 near agreement on limiting bankers’ pay, other issues as summit beginsPITTSBURGH — Struggling with a contentious issue, world leaders have reached basic agreement on limiting the bonuses of bankers whose risky behavior contributed to the global financial meltdown, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday at a summit of the world’s largest economies. In the streets outside, protesters tussled with police on the opening day. ‘Glad to be back,’ Clinton restores US to nuclear forum, vows treaty push in SenateUNITED NATIONS — Saying America’s “glad to be back,” Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday rejoined a U.N. conference on the nuclear test-ban treaty after a 10-year U.S. absence from the biennial meeting. Ecuador rejects Chevron arbitration claim on contamination suit, says it skirts proper venuesQUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador on Thursday rejected as an inappropriate last-ditch effort Chevron Corp.’s attempt to force it into international arbitration so it might share liability in a $27 billion lawsuit over environmental damage in the Amazon rainforest. NY’s Clinton Global Initiative focuses on education, jobs; Brad Pitt gives Katrina updateNEW YORK — Education is an evergreen subject in political campaigns but one that loses priority once politicians are in office because there often isn’t any immediate political gain, Queen Rania of Jordan said Thursday during a panel at the Clinton Global Initiative. US touts Senate passage of Pakistan aid bill as Taliban concerns riseNEW YORK — Alarmed by persistent anti-American sentiment and rising Taliban influence in Pakistan, the Obama administration hailed Thursday’s Senate vote to triple foreign aid to the country. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger says talks with Ford continue, fine line to walkPLYMOUTH, Mich. — United Auto Workers union president Ron Gettelfinger said Thursday that while the group continues to discuss additional contract modifications with Ford Motor Co. both sides are working to maintain a good relationship. Official says NYC terror suspect was helped by associates with stolen credit cardsNEW YORK — A law enforcement official says an Afghan immigrant charged in a New York terrorism plot was helped by associates who traveled to Colorado to buy bomb supplies with stolen credit cards. Senate votes to triple foreign aid to Pakistan, House expected to followWASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to triple foreign aid to Pakistan, with lawmakers saying the legislation could change the crisis-driven nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations and create ties based more on long-term interests. Feds accuse terror suspect of shopping beauty stores for bomb supplies in NYC plotNEW YORK — An Afghan immigrant trained in explosives by al-Qaida traveled from the terrorist camps of Pakistan to the beauty shops of suburban Denver for chemical ingredients to make bombs, authorities charged in papers describing one of the most significant post-Sept. 11 terror threats to the United States. US diplomat criticizes 9/11 policy of building ‘fortress-like’ embassiesWARSAW, Poland — The outgoing U.S. ambassador to Poland criticized the “fortress-like” feel of American embassies built since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, saying Thursday that some are excessively expensive and send an unfriendly message to non-Americans. Obama administration sends signal that $700 billion bank bailout program should be extendedWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Thursday sent its clearest signal yet that it is prepared to extend its $700 billion bailout for Wall Street for another year, even as lawmakers said they were frustrated that not enough was being done to help the average American. Colleague says Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes US engagement initiativeYANGON, Myanmar — Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes a U.S. initiative to step up contacts with Myanmar’s military government, a spokesman for her political party said Thursday. Former Fed Chair Volcker says Obama’s plans keep ‘too big to fail,’ may cause future bailoutsWASHINGTON — A top White House economic adviser says the Obama administration’s proposed overhaul of financial rules preserves the policy of “too big to fail,” and could lead to future bailouts. Obama administration warns against quick end to $700 billion bank bailoutWASHINGTON — The nation’s economic recovery has just begun and “we still have work to do,” a senior Treasury official told Congress on Thursday, the strongest signal yet that the administration is prepared to extend its $700 billion bank bailout fund. After 10-year hiatus, US rejoins nuke-test treaty conference, in push for Senate OKUNITED NATIONS — After a 10-year gap, the United States on Thursday rejoined a biennial conference designed to win more support — including from the U.S. Senate — for the treaty banning all nuclear bomb tests. Russia links Iran sanctions to US missile change, giving Obama new weapon on nukes issueNEW YORK — With a diplomatic wink and nod, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev opened the door Wednesday to backing potential sanctions against Iran as a reward to President Barack Obama’s decision to scale back a U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe. Mass. governor to declare ‘emergency’ so he can immediately appoint interim Kennedy successorBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says he will declare an emergency to allow him to immediately appoint an interim successor to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Russian links Iran sanctions to US missile change, giving Obama new weapon on nukes issueNEW YORK — With a diplomatic wink and nod, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev opened the door Wednesday to backing potential sanctions against Iran as a reward to President Barack Obama’s decision to scale back a U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe. Russia indicates possible support for sanctions, handing Obama an opening on TehranNEW YORK — With a diplomatic wink and nod, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev opened the door Wednesday to backing potential sanctions against Iran as a reward to President Barack Obama’s decision to scale back a U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe. At NH forum, US education secretary tells dads: Turn off TV, spend more time with your kidsMANCHESTER, N.H. — Getting fathers involved in their children’s education will take turning off the TV at home and opening the school doors to them, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday. Auto industry group backs ban on handheld texting and cell phone use in carsWASHINGTON — An auto industry trade group says it supports a ban on texting and using hand-held cell phones while driving in advance of next week’s major government summit on distracted driving. On eve of G20 economic summit, nations spar over key issues, US warns about complacencyPITTSBURGH — On the eve of a summit of the world’s 20 top economies, the Obama administration pressed leaders on Wednesday to overcome differences and work together more closely in confronting thorny financial and environmental problems. Geithner supportive of exempting some businesses from proposed financial oversight agencyWASHINGTON — Ceding ground amid growing business opposition, the Obama administration on Wednesday signaled a willingness to exempt retailers, real estate brokers, lawyers, auto dealers, cable companies and accountants from oversight of its proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Iran speaking more softly but sticking to nuclear stance; Obama warns of possible penaltiesNEW YORK — At a key moment in the conflict over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Tehran is speaking more softly, echoing President Barack Obama’s call for eliminating nuclear weapons. But it’s showing no sign of slowing what the U.S. calls a clandestine march to nuclear arms. Judge mulling whether Islamic charity’s lawsuit alleging illegal gov’t wiretapping can proceedSAN FRANCISCO — The Obama administration on Wednesday kept up its fight to toss out a lawsuit alleging illegal wiretapping, arguing that moving forward with the case would jeopardize national security. US warning against complacency in effort to overhaul global financial systemPITTSBURGH — The Obama administration on Wednesday cautioned against complacency on the eve of a global economic summit, arguing that signs of an economic revival are not grounds for abandoning a significant overhaul of the world’s financial system. Commander to send troop request for Afghanistan, it may be changed after strategy reviewWASHINGTON — The Pentagon sought Wednesday to march in step with the Obama administration’s shifting war strategy as the White House considers using more counterterror strikes in Pakistan amid its doubts about adding troops in Afghanistan. |
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