Thursday, July 14, 2011

Poll: Views of U.S., Obama Drop Sharply Across Arab World - Anna Van Hollen - NationalJournal.com

Poll: Views of U.S., Obama Drop Sharply Across Arab World - Anna Van Hollen - NationalJournal.com: "President Obama has failed to live up to the expectations he created in the Arab world, according to a new poll released by IBOPE Zogby International and the Arab American Institute Foundation. The poll also noted that most Arab countries view the U.S. less favorably today than they did during the last year of the Bush administration."

Business stockpiles rose for 17th month in May - Yahoo! News

Business stockpiles rose for 17th month in May - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses added to their stockpiles for a 17th consecutive month in May. But sales fell for the first time in nearly a year, a sign that many companies could be forced to trim supply levels if the economy weakens."

Moody’s Places U.S. on Review for Downgrade As Debt Talks Stall - Bloomberg

Moody’s Places U.S. on Review for Downgrade As Debt Talks Stall - Bloomberg: "Moody’s Investors Service put the U.S. under review for a credit rating downgrade as talks to raise the government’s $14.3 trillion debt limit stall, adding to concern that political gridlock will lead to a default."

Judge In Roger Clemens Perjury Case, Reggie Walton, Declares Mistrial For Former New York Yankees Star « CBS New York

Judge In Roger Clemens Perjury Case, Reggie Walton, Declares Mistrial For Former New York Yankees Star « CBS New York: "(credit: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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NEW YORK (WFAN/AP) — The judge presiding over Roger Clemens’ perjury trial has declared a mistrial over over inadmissible evidence shown to jurors that could prejudice them against the former Yankees star."

Dayton Agrees to Republican Budget to End Minnesota Shutdown

Dayton Agrees to Republican Budget to End Minnesota Shutdown: "ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton sent a letter Thursday to House Speaker Kurt Zellers and Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, saying he 'reluctantly' agrees to accept the Republican budget proposal from June 30 if it will end the government shutdown."

President Obama abruptly walks out of debt ceiling talks - Jonathan Allen and Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com

President Obama abruptly walks out of debt ceiling talks - Jonathan Allen and Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com: "President Barack Obama abruptly walked out of a stormy debt-limit meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, a dramatic setback to the already shaky negotiations."