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President Obama Places Long Distance Call to the Shuttle And Space Station Crews
President Barack Obama praised crew members aboard space shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station during a call to the docked ships from the White House on Friday. The president saluted the final shuttle mission and everyone who made it possible,...
U.S. House of Representatives Sends Mixed Message to President Obama on Military Involvement in Libya
A divided U.S. House of Representatives has sent a mixed message to President Barack Obama on U.S. military involvement in Libya. Lawmakers handed President Obama a symbolic setback by refusing to authorize the U.S. involvement in Libya for one year....
House Speaker Disputes White House Argument That U.S. Forces are Not Facing Hostilities in Libya
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Boehner, has disputed a White House argument that U.S. forces are not facing hostilities in Libya.
Crown Prince of Bahrain to Visit the White House
The White House has confirmed it will host His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa during his upcoming visit to the United States this week. The Crown Prince will discuss a wide number of topics with senior U.S. officials...
Connecticut Man Admits Structuring More Than $943,000 in Cash Transactions
John A. Ortiz, of Stratford, Connecticut, pled guilty to illegally structuring cash transactions in order to avoid reporting requirements. Full Story Available at:Connecticut Man Admits Structuring More Than $943,000 in Cash Transactions Net News Publisher...
Texas Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced in Connection with Inmate Beating, Cover-Up
Former Bexar County (Texas) Sheriff’s Office Deputy Daniel Melgoza was sentenced to 27 months in prison for depriving a man of his constitutional right to be free from excessive force and for obstructing justice. Full Story Available at:Texas Sheriff’s...
US Vice President Joe Biden Urges Dialogue in Bahrain
United States Vice President Joe Biden has urged Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa to hold a national dialogue with the opposition on political reform.
President Obama Uses Strong Words in Support of People Seeking Freedom And Justice
President Obama’s remarks Friday about Egypt contained strong words in support of people seeking freedom and justice throughout history, and around the world. Mr. Obama’s remarks were followed by some of the strongest language heard to date...
