Republicans Still Fighting Financial Reform
Opposition lawmakers in the Senate are trying to stop a new consumer protection agency created under last year’s Dodd-Frank bill.
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European Leaders Plan Second Greek Bailout
Eurozone leaders agreed to another multibillion euro bailout for Greece and an expansion of the European Financial Stability Facility.
Europe Explores Private Role in Greek Bailout
Ahead of a European summit, eurozone officials explored three different options for private sector involvement in rescuing Greece.
A Karzai Brother Killed
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has lost a brother and NATO has lost an intelligence source.
Europe Aims to Regulate Credit Rating Agencies
Joonatan Jakobs is skeptical whether European reforms efforts will improve competition in the credit rating market.
Federal Reserve Considering More Stimulus
Ben Bernanke tells lawmakers his central bank is preparing more stimulus measures.
The Durand Line of Fire
Islamic militants are using eastern Afghanistan as shelter while plotting their attacks against the Pakistani state.
Debt Ceiling Talks Reach Impasse Over Taxes
Republicans won’t consider tax hikes. Democrats refuse to reform entitlements.
US Lawmakers Negotiating Budget Deal
Democrats and Republicans have identified $2 trillion in spending cuts over the next ten years.
Robert Gates’ Farewell Message
The former defense secretary leaves one last message on his way out of the Pentagon.
Obama: Enough with Counterinsurgency
The president expresses his reservations about the counterinsurgency strategy.
Concern About Afghanistan Troop Withdrawals
Military leaders and Republican lawmakers are worried that the president is withdrawing forces from Afghanistan too soon.
Nuclear Proliferation in Southwest Asia
Iran’s nuclear program could destabilize the balance of power in the Middle East.
Obama to Bring Back Surge Troops by 2012
The president announced the withdrawal of tens of thousands of combat forces from Afghanistan.
Greek Government Survives Confidence Vote
With little political support, Greece’s socialists have to implement a tough austerity program in exchange for financial aid.