Climactic Senate Finance committee vote set for Tuesday on 10-year, $829B health care billWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top Democrat on Thursday accused Republicans of a strategy of “distortion, distractions and deception” on health care as he announced a pivotal committee will vote next week on a comprehensive bill. Republicans said the legislation still costs too much and expands the reach of government. Rep. Frank: Banks aren’t playing nice, Congress should move up enactment of credit card billWASHINGTON — Rep. Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning shot on Thursday to big banks: Start playing nice or Congress will make your life even more difficult. Gov’t loan modification plan hits goal of helping 500,000 borrowers nearly 1 month earlyWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Thursday that its mortgage relief effort has helped 500,000 homeowners, and officials maintain the program is on track despite its disappointing launch. Wholesale inventories drop for 12th straight month in Aug.; sales rise by most since June 2008WASHINGTON — Businesses reduced inventories at the wholesale level for a record 12th consecutive month in August, often evidence that companies are trimming orders to factories, which helped depress economic output during the recession. But in an encouraging sign, sales at the wholesale level jumped by the largest amount in 14 months. Climactic Senate Finance committeevote scheduled Tuesday on 10-year, $829B health care billWASHINGTON — The top Senate Democrat says the final committee vote on health care legislation will take place next week. Analysis: Obama’s problems mounting around globe, overshadowing a few bright spotsWASHINGTON — The woes keep piling up for President Barack Obama. Kerry Lugar bill not a threat to Pakistan’s sovereignty: USWASHINGTON - Dispelling fears raised by the Pakistan Army that the Kerry Lugar bill is a compromise on the country’s sovereignty, US Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P.J. Crowley said “we are not going to impose US solutions on Pakistani problems”. New jobless claims drop more than expected to 521,000, lowest level since JanuaryWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level since early January, as layoffs eased a bit amid a fledgling economic recovery. US may plan to use bunker-busting bombs on IranWASHINGTON - An American news organization has reported that the US could be planning a possible attack on Iran and may use a bunker-busting bomb called the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP). Pak draws ‘red line’ over US troops on its soilWASHINGTON - Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the country’s security forces are capable enough of carrying out an operation against extremists in tribal areas and that it does not need the help of US troops for that purpose. A penny-sized nuclear battery to power systemsWASHINGTON - Scientists are developing a penny-sized nuclear battery which will carry much greater punch than existing batteries. Aluminium-water propellant promising for future space missionsWASHINGTON - A new type of green rocket propellant, comprising frozen mixture of water and “nanoscale aluminium” powder, is being developed that could be manufactured on the moon, Mars and other water-bearing bodies, says a new study. Highest US military court to hear appeal of former Abu Ghraib dog handler convicted in abuseWASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s highest court is scheduled to hear the appeal of a former Army dog handler convicted in the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. House GOP Leader Cantor will discuss health policy differences with Democratic leader HoyerWASHINGTON — House Republican Whip Eric Cantor says he’s going to sit down with Democratic leader Steny Hoyer and try to narrow their differences over health care. Nude burglar breaks into Louisiana home, cooks and showers before leaving!WASHINGTON - A nude burglar who broke into a Louisiana home prepared himself a meal, showered and wrapped himself in a trash bag before leaving the place, according to the police. Study finds high rates of childhood exposure to violence, abuse in USWASHINGTON - A new study conducted has found that U.S. children are routinely exposed to even more violence and abuse than has been previously recognized. Ancient Mayans destroyed themselves by deforesting their landscapeWASHINGTON - In a new research, NASA funded scientists have determined that the ancient Mayans were themselves responsible for the demise of their civilization, by deforesting and destroying their landscape in efforts to eke out a living in hard times. Most alligators remain paired to their mates for lifeWASHINGTON - Almost 70 percent of female alligators chose to remain with their partner, often for many years, a new study has revealed. World’s most dangerous volcanoes can erupt much more quickly than believedWASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that some of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes can erupt much more quickly than scientists had suspected. Scientists create smaller and more efficient nuclear batteryWASHINGTON - Scientists at the University of Missouri (MU) are developing a nuclear energy battery that is smaller, lighter and more efficient than other batteries. Obama apprised of Pak’s tenuous political scenario in wake of KL Bill furoreWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama was apprised of Pakistan’s current political situation, especially with regard to the wide scale criticism that the Kerry Lugar Bill has received in that country, during an important meeting here, The News reports. India third in global Muslim population of 1.57 bnWASHINGTON - The Muslim population in the world stands at 1.57 billion, and India has the third largest number of Muslims at over 160 million after Indonesia and Pakistan. Newly developed eco-friendly bags to withstand erosion in arctic regionsWASHINGTON - French and Norwegian partners of a scientific project have developed a robust geosynthetic bag that can be filled with locally available, low-grade soil and used to build protective infrastructures capable of withstanding sea and ice erosion in the harsh Arctic climate. Obama to engage in scrimmaging of a nonpolitical varietyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is spending much of the day in private, with closed-door meetings scheduled with senior advisers and officials such as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Low-level aerial surveys aim to understand rapid Antarctic meltingWASHINGTON - A giant NASA DC-8 aircraft loaded with geophysical instruments and scientists is all set to fly at low level over the coasts of West Antarctica, in order to understand the rapid Antarctic melting. New mobile lab allows scientists to study damaging health effects of air pollutionWASHINGTON - A new mobile air research laboratory will help a team of researchers led by a Michigan State University professor better understand the damaging health effects of air pollution and why certain airborne particles - emitted from plants and vehicles - induce disease and illness. Unenforced laws more harmful than no laws at all: studyWASHINGTON - Insider trading laws that are not enforced can hurt shareholders and economic vibrancy in emerging markets even more than having no securities laws at all, according to a study led by an Indian American researcher. Michelle Obama’s great-great-great-grandmom was a slave girlWASHINGTON - In 1850, the elderly master of a South Carolina estate took pen in hand and painstakingly divided up his possessions, including a six-year-old slave girl who was then valued at 475 dollars. That girl eventually turned out to be US First Lady Michelle Obama’s great-great-great-grandmom. What environmental changes to expect over next 100 yearsWASHINGTON - A new study has explored how increasing CO2 (carbon dioxide) concentrations may affect trees and water and carbon cycles over the next 100 years. New eco-friendly aluminum-water rocket propellant promising for future space missionsWASHINGTON - Researchers are developing a new type of rocket propellant made of a frozen mixture of water and “nanoscale aluminum” powder that is more environmentally friendly than conventional propellants and could be manufactured on the moon, Mars and other water-bearing bodies. |
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