Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Legislation to provide $106 billion for wars, other causes, passes HouseWASHINGTON — War-funding legislation survived a fierce partisan battle in the House on Tuesday, a major step in providing commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan the money they would need for military operations in the coming months. In narrow vote, House approves $106B to maintain war operations in Iraq and AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The House has narrowly approved a $106 billion bill to ensure financing for war operations in Iraq and Afghanistan over the coming months. Legislation to provide $106 billion for wars, other causes, heads for close House voteWASHINGTON — Democratic leaders searched for votes Tuesday as the House took up a $106 billion bill to fund wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Amid investigation, Indiana congressman temporarily gives up key duty of powerful subcommitteeWASHINGTON — Rep. Pete Visclosky, the chairman of a powerful House appropriations subcommittee, said Tuesday he is handing off control of a key spending bill, the latest sign his ties to a troubled lobbying firm are weakening his standing in Congress. Amid investigation, Rep. Visclosky temporarily gives up key duty of powerful subcommitteeWASHINGTON — Rep. Pete Visclosky, the chairman of a powerful House appropriations subcommittee, said Tuesday he is handing off control of a key spending bill, the latest sign his ties to a troubled lobbying firm are weakening his standing in Congress. AP source: Democrats strike tentative war funding deal that includes money for IMFWASHINGTON — Top House and Senate Democrats reached a tentative agreement on an almost $100 billion war funding bill Monday, including a generous new line of credit for the International Monetary Fund. Federal grand jury subpoenas Visclosky’s offices in investigation of lobbying firmWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed records of an Indiana congressman in a criminal probe involving a top lobbying firm that specialized in funneling federal contracts to defense firms. US commander says top threat to Pakistan comes from extremistsWASHINGTON — The United States is urging Pakistan’s military to focus more on the Taliban and extremists advancing inside their borders instead of the nation’s longtime enemy — India. US commander says top threat to Pakistan comes from extremistsWASHINGTON — Pakistan’s leaders should focus on the looming threat posed by a stronger Taliban and extremists within their nation’s borders, instead of their rivalry with India, a top U.S. military official said Friday. |
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