‘Dysfunction’ in Congress puts US at risk - Panetta
Chronic deadlock in Congress threatens to derail
the US economy, damage national security and undermine public trust
in its leaders, outgoing US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned
Wednesday. In his last major policy address days before he retires,
the Pentagon chief blasted lawmakers for what he called a lack of
leadership that has produced escalating budget crises.
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Scramble to reach tsunami-hit villages in Solomons
Disaster relief agencies were scrambling
Thursday to reach tsunami-hit villages in the Solomon Islands,
warning the death toll following a powerful 8.0-magnitude quake is
likely to rise.
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White House rejects ‘replica’ Oval Office story
The White House on Wednesday rejected reports
that a replica Oval Office was being built for President Barack
Obama to use during repairs of the iconic West Wing complex.
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