Indo-US ties ‘defining partnership of 21st century’: SenateWASHINGTON - Noting that President Barack Obama considers India-US relationship as “one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century,” the US senate has resolved to foster and advance the strategic partnership between the two nations. Manmohan Singh: silence is not always golden (Comment)Jawaharlal Nehru was a close approximation of Plato’s philosopher-king. Of all other prime ministers after him, Manmohan Singh has the most distinguished academic record. Yet, the gentle Sikh lacks the communication skills of the patrician Kashmiri Brahmin. Schwarzenegger announces plans for trade mission to Russia to develop high-tech partnerships
Schwarzenegger announces trade mission to Russia Horse groups ask federal court for emergency blockage of mustang roundup in Calif., Nevada
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Feds seek documents from 2 of W.Va. gov’s agencies Schwarzenegger calls for resumption of same-sex weddings in the state
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Lawmaker wants hearing into Fannie allegations Brazil’s Silva seeks to ease Venezuela-Colombia dispute, Chavez says he is optimistic
Chavez optimistic on Silva’s help in Colombia spat Sudanese government denies aid agencies access to a Darfur camp after outbreak of violence
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Obama marks 45th anniversary of Voting Rights Act Time in Congress dashed 5 lawmakers dreams of becoming governor
Years in Congress cost these lawmakers a promotion Washington is ball and chain for lawmakers dreaming of a job as governor
Washington ties dash hopes for political promotion Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 4684 and S.1053On Friday, August 6, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 4684, the “National September 11 Memorial & Museum Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2010,” which requires the Treasury to strike medals in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center and Remarks by the President and Elena Kagan at Reception Honoring Her ConfirmationEast Room 2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: This is a good day. (Laughter.) Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the White House. I am pleased that all of you could be here today as we celebrate the next member of our nation’s highest court. And while she may be feeling a twinge of sadness about giving up the title of “General” — (laughter) — a cool title — I think we can all agree that “Justice Elena Kagan” has a pretty nice ring to it. (Applause.) Statement by President Obama on the 45th Anniversary of the Voting Rights ActToday we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, one of the most historic and groundbreaking pieces of legislation in our nation’s history. For those who marched bravely; who worked tirelessly; who shed their blood and gave their lives in the pursuit of freedom for every American, the Act served as the culmination of decades of work to fulfill America’s promise. And for the members of the Moses Generation – including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who stood alongside President Johnson when he signed the bill into law – it was an affirmation that although the arc of the moral universe may be long, it bends toward justice. Singers Dionne Warwick, Chuck Jackson to replace Aretha Franklin at Rangel fundraiser in NYC
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Minn. Democrats seek gov candidate to break streak APNewsBreak: Colorado gov. candidate reaches deal to repay money he got for plagiarized essays
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GOP signs off on Tampa as 2012 city KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Republican National Committee has made its 2012 convention city official. AP Interview: Vince McMahon says WWE unfairly taking hits from wife’s foes in Conn. campaign
Vince McMahon sick of Sen. campaign WWE smackdowns BJP to launch weeklong agitation over ‘CBI misuse’NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday decided to launch a weeklong agitation against the alleged misuse of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the central government by observing a ‘Nyay Saptah’ (Justice Week) beginning Aug 9. Republicans signs off on plan to make 2012 presidential primary contests start later
GOP approves new 2012 primary calendar KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Republican National Committee has approved a 2012 presidential primary calendar in which caucuses and primaries begin after Feb. 1. Remarks by the President on Jobs and the EconomyGelberg Signs 11:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Please, everybody, have a seat. It is wonderful to be here. I want to acknowledge a couple folks who are present. First of all, we’ve got Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton right here, doing great work. (Applause.) I want to thank Mayor Adrian Fenty for being here. (Applause.) We’ve got local city council members who are here with us today. And I want to finally make sure to acknowledge Luc, Guy, and Neil Brami, the owner of Gelberg Signs. (Applause.) Caste can be asked but ensure count’s integrity: BJPNEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday told the Group of Ministers (GoM) on caste census that the party was not against caste being canvassed in the ongoing census but it should be done in a manner that integrity of the headcount is not affected. Presidential Proclamation–National Health Center Week, 2010NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOP chairman says party needs to ramp up its efforts to ensure big gains this fall
Steele: GOP can’t rest until November KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Steele is telling members of the Republican National Committee that the GOP can’t rest between now and November even though conditions seem ripe for big gains. Obama nominates candidate for CIA inspector general, spy agency’s new watchdog
Obama selects veteran investigator as CIA watchdog Cameron, Obama discuss Afghanistan in call, demand urgency on Middle East peace talks
Cameron, Obama push for Middle East peace talks Congress, BJP spar over Sonia’s cartoonRAIPUR - Chhattisgarh’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress traded charges Friday over a cartoon appearing in the BJP state unit mouthpiece. The Congress says its party chief Sonia Gandhi has been depicted as a “witch”. BJP’s Tarun makes courtesy call on PMNEW DELHI - Newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Vijay Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and presented him a copy of his recently published book “India Battles to Win”. Each youth should cast vote: Navin ChawlaNEW DELHI - More youths should come forward and cast their votes as “each vote counts”, former chief election commissioner (CEC) Navin Chawla said Friday. Cameron, Zardari pledge unityLONDON - In their efforts to minimise ongoing tensions between Britain and Pakistan, Prime Minister David Cameron and visiting President Asif Ali Zardari Friday insisted that the two countries have an “unbreakable” relationship. California Rep. Maxine Waters wants ethics charges made public, says she didn’t violate rules
Calif Rep. Waters wants ethics charges made public Dr. Christina Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to Return to the University of California, BerkeleyWASHINGTON - Dr. Christina Romer announced today her plans to step down as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, effective September 3rd, to resume her position as professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Remarks by the President at a DNC Finance Event in Chicago, IllinoisChicago Cultural Center 5:30 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! Thank you. Thank you so much, everybody. Hello, hello! It is good to be back in Chicago! (Applause.) Somebody has got the “Obama 44” license plate. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. What a wonderful birthday gift to be back home with so many good friends. (Applause.) Facebook protests lead to vigil against corruptionNEW DELHI - Assamese students in Delhi, expressing their concern over “rampant corruption” in the state on Facebook, have planned a vigil in the capital Sunday to “mourn the death of honesty of our politicians”. |
