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31 Senators Back Iran Deal, 3 Short to Sustain Veto
Posted on Monday, August 31, 2015
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, said Sunday he would support the nuclear deal with Iran, moving President Barack Obama a step closer to having sufficient backing to ensure the deal stands.
Senators to watch on 20-week abortion ban
Posted on Monday, August 31, 2015
Abortion opponents are concerned that the controversy surrounding videos targeting Planned Parenthood might steal attention from a big, line-in-the-sand abortion vote they have been pushing for a long time.
U.S. stock rally unravels as Dow, S&P 500 end sharply lower
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
In a dramatic reversal to a morning rally, U.S. stocks relinquished all of their opening gains, and then some, to finish with sharp losses. The main indexes began trimming gains in afternoon trade, falling into negative territory ahead…
CBO: Surging Federal Debt Under Obama Unsustainable
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The U.S. budget deficit is likely to fall by $60 billion in 2015 due to strong revenue gains, the Congressional Budget Office said on Tuesday, enabling the government to stave off default without a debt limit hike perhaps…
Stock market endures worst day in 18 months
Posted on Friday, August 21, 2015
The U.S. stock market endured its worst performance in 18 months on Thursday, driven lower by another slump in Chinese shares and heavy selling by technical traders.
White House ‘comfortable’ with Iran ‘self-inspecting’ suspect nuke site
Posted on Friday, August 21, 2015
The White House on Wednesday said it was 'confident' in the abilities of the International Agency for Atomic Energy to monitor and inspect the possible military dimensions on Iran's past nuclear work and was 'comfortable' with confidential arrangements…
Senate leader admits little chance Iran deal will be blocked
Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2015
President Barack Obama has 'a great likelihood of success' in his showdown with congressional Republicans on the Iran nuclear deal, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell grudgingly acknowledged on Monday.
Obama can do Iran Nuclear Deal even if Congress Disapproves
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2015
The September vote on the Iran nuclear deal is billed as a titanic standoff between President Barack Obama and Congress. Yet even if lawmakers reject the agreement, it's not game-over for the White House.
