Congress Ratifies Long Stalled Trade Accords
American lawmakers finally approved free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea after three years.
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Iran Implicated in Plot to Assassinate Saudi Envoy
The Americans accuse Iran of planning to kill the Saudi ambassador to their country but the plot doesn’t make sense.
Cain Defends Tax Plan, Perry Unremarkable in Debate
Herman Cain defended his tax reform plan at a Republican presidential primary debate where Rick Perry seemed ill at ease.
Huntsman, Romney Dispute Republican Foreign Policy
“Advocating more ships, more troops and more weapons is not a foreign policy.”
Listing Haqqani as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The Obama Administration considers adding the Haqqani network to its list of foreign terrorist groups.
Challenges to American-Mexican Security Cooperation
Rick Perry’s remarks about American military intervention may have strained bilateral relations.
New Debit Card Rules Detrimental to Low Incomes
Federal restrictions on the fees that banks can charge for debit card use hurting the people they meant to protect.
Top Republican: China Currency Bill “Dangerous”
House speaker John Boehner is reluctant to condemn China for manipulating its currency.
Former Businessman Emerges as Republican Contender
A dark horse in the Republican primary contest emerges as a Tea Party favorite.
US Concede to Chinese Pressure, Cancel F-16 Sale
The United States watered down an arms deal with Taiwan in an attempt to appease China.
Congress Considers Cutting Aid to Palestinians
Lawmakers berate the Palestinians for challenging the United States in the United Nations.
Senator Warns Pakistan, “All Options” on the Table
Republican Lindsey Graham suggested that America could use military force to protect its soldiers from Pakistan’s spy agency.
Mullen: Pakistani Ties with Insurgents Persist
America can chastise Pakistan for its two-faced strategy in Afghanistan, but it will not change.
Obama’s Class Warfare Strategy Has Risks
Centrist Democrats worry that the president’s “tax the rich” rhetoric could cost them crucial independent votes in the next election.
Obama Calls for Tax Increases, Few Cuts
President Barack Obama’s latest plan for deficit reduction raises taxes by $3 for every dollar that is cut in spending.