Tag Archives: United States

  1. Chairman Ben Bernanke delivers opening remarks at a Federal Reserve System symposium (Reuters)

    Bernanke’s Money Printing Spree Continues

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    The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates near zero and continues to pump billions of dollars into the economy.

  1. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney campaigns for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in Cape Canaveral, Florida, January 28, 2012 (Renate Tonstad Flaten)

    Romney Rebounds in Florida, Gingrich to Stay in Race

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    The former Massachusetts governor regained the status of frontrunner in the Sunshine State. Can Newt still stay in the race?

  1. Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, a Republican Party presidential hopeful, appears on ABC News' This Week, January 29, 2012

    Gingrich Presses Attack, Romney Ahead in Florida

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    The former House speaker characterized his fellow Republican presidential contender as a liar who will say anything to win.

  1. The guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill anchors in Manila Bay, the Philippines, May 15, 2011

    Philippines, United States Explore Military Cooperation

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    The next step in thwarting China’s rise as a regional power prompts the United States to revisit an old alliance.

  1. USS Carl Vinson receives fuel and supplies from USNS Yukon during a replenishment at sea in the Pacific Ocean, December 8, 2010

    “Smallest Navy Since 1917″ Also Most Powerful

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    Despite reductions in military spending, the United States Navy remains the most capable and potent fleet in the world.