by Patrick Svitek | Jan 5, 2012 | National Security
WASHINGTON — After outlining a new defense strategy marked by a smaller, leaner military, President Barack Obama on Thursday could not resist a less serious postscript about his surroundings. “I understand this is the first time a president’s done...
by David Uberti | Jan 5, 2012 | National Security
WASHINGTON – The military will undergo over the next decade its most extensive budget cuts since the Cold War, emphasizing speed, strengthening ties to European allies and refocusing its operations on the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East, Defense Secretary Leon...
by Rebecca Cohen | Mar 15, 2011 | Politics
WASHINGTON — With a possible government shutdown still looming if Congress fails to pass a 2011 budget bill, Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives accused Republicans on Tuesday of holding the country in suspense by proposing a budget that would...
by Astrid Goh & Tara Longardner | Mar 15, 2011 | Politics
WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama emphasized the economic benefits in reducing childhood obesity at the National League of City Congressional City Conference Tuesday morning. “Every city and every town faces it. If ignored it’s an issue that can drastically...
by Nina Lincoff | Mar 15, 2011 | Business
WASHINGTON—Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, discussed his op-ed entitled Activism Tuesday, published by International Finance on March 3, at the Council on Foreign Relations. Greenspan defended his “controversial” statement that the sloth of...
by Alanna Autler | Mar 15, 2011 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON—Military and medical professionals are urging Congress to provide more funding for the military health system despite budget cuts proposed by the Defense Department. The DOD has proposed reducing the cost of providing health care to service members,...
by Lauren Schwartzberg | Mar 15, 2011 | National Security
Army Corporal Frank Buckles, the longest living American World War I veteran, died last month at the age of 110. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday. Before the burial, his body lay in a casket in the Memorial Chapel at Arlington.
by Elena Schneider | Mar 15, 2011 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON — As Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, presented a good face to the Armed Services Committee Tuesday, Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced her continued demands for a specific withdrawal timeline for combat...
by Roshan Nebhrajani | Mar 15, 2011 | Politics
The Congressional Progressive Caucus Task Force on Peace and Security held a briefing on Afghanistan, Tuesday. The hearing was co-chaired by Rep. Lynn Woosley, D-Calif., Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., and Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y. “The war in Afghanistan after 9 and...
by Elisa Santana | Mar 15, 2011 | Politics
WASHINGTON — More than a month after the administration released a report asking Congress to approve legislation to eventually dissolve mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is still addressing the issue at hearings....
by Astrid Goh & Tara Longardner | Mar 9, 2011 | Politics
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development announced a new partnership Wednesday to reduce maternal and newborn mortality in developing countries. “I believe this partnership will spark revolutionary advances that can...
by Peter Larson | Mar 9, 2011 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano faced off with lawmakers Wednesday on problems ailing the Southwest border. A heated exchange erupted between Napolitano and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee,...
