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War-weary Americans wary of US attacking SyriaThe US military is poised to attack Syria in response to chemical weapons use by the Assad regime. But most polls show public opposition to US military intervention in Syria.
Monitor BreakfastCan AFL-CIO make inroads in Texas? Richard Trumka will try.For the 2014 election season, the AFL-CIO 'will be in Texas in a bigger way than we have in the past,' Richard Trumka, the organization's president, said at a Monitor breakfast Thursday.
Targeting Syria: How big a concern are its air defenses?Syria's extensive air-defense network comprises mainly aging, Soviet-made systems that have been upgraded over the years but are well-known to the US military and vulnerable to US countermeasures.
Military strike: Syria decision must include us, Congress saysMilitary strike, Syria as the target, should be reviewed first by members of Congress, they argue. More than 100 members of the House – both Democrats and Republicans – sent President Obama a letter to this effect.
- 'I Have a Dream' speech: Obama calls to fully realize King's vision
'I Have a Dream' speech was commemorated Wednesday by President Obama, who urged Americans to 'turn not from each other, or on each other, but towards one another.'
Medicaid expansion: why some GOP governors are opting in, after allAs a federal deadline looms, Michigan is the third state to reverse course on Medicaid expansion. States that don’t expand their Medicaid programs will lose out on full federal funding.
Syrian chemical attack: What's the US evidence?The US says Syria launched a chemical weapons attack on its citizens last week. With US military action likely, it's vitally important for intelligence to be right this time.
Why Syria's chemical weapons would be difficult target for US strikeThe US has said it wants to deter Syria – or anyone else – from using chemical weapons. But hitting the chemical weapons themselves could be dangerous for several reasons.
Does Obama need Congress to approve Syria strike?Recent presidents have gotten permission from Congress or the UN Security Council before launching attacks. But on Syria, neither of those options looks feasible for President Obama.
March on Washington anniversary to bring together three US presidentsTo observe the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, President Obama will deliver a speech that's expected to be tinged with personal feeling. Joining him will be Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
US Treasury to hit debt limit by October. What if pols can't reach a deal?Republicans and Democrats appear light-years apart on an agreement to raise the national debt limit, which the US could hit by mid-October. That leaves just weeks to move each side off its opening stance.
- US Treasury to hit debt limit by October. What if pols can't reach a deal?
Republicans and Democrats appear light-years apart on an agreement to raise the national debt limit, which the US could hit by mid-October. That leaves just weeks to move each side off its opening stance.
Destroyers approach Syria: What might a US strike look like?Destroyers: Syria is now within striking distance of destroyers and warplanes, says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. But the key is what military actions follow an initial US cruise-missile strike.
NSA may have spied on UN. Big deal, or business as usual?Leaked documents show that NSA spying extended to the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency, EU economic moves, and Security Council votes. For the US, the UN has been an intelligence target for years, if not decades.
US strike on Syria? How far Obama might go.If President Obama’s past approach to intervention is any guide, the possible Syria action is likely to be a middle ground between doing nothing and action so forceful it would topple the Assad regime.
Trayvon Martin case: Will it be 'forgotten,' as Colin Powell says?Trayvon Martin was a rallying point for a new surge in African-American activism. But former Secretary of State Colin Powell suggests the case won't likely have a lasting impact.
UPS drops health benefits for 15,000 spouses. An Obamacare bellwether?UPS cited the effect of Obamacare on health-care costs in announcing the move, which deprives the 15,000 spouses of the option of keeping their current coverage, an Obama promise.
Disgraced San Diego Mayor Bob Filner resigns in negotiated dealFaced with accusations of misconduct by 18 women, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner resigned Friday in a deal that limits his financial liability for the legal problems sure to follow. A special election will choose a new mayor.
GOP senator says Obama 'close' to impeachment. True?The potential impeachment of President Obama has been a topic at a number of home-state meetings held by GOP lawmakers this month. Sen. Tom Coburn is the latest to discuss the possibility.
Stop-and-frisk: NYC council overrides Bloomberg vetoes, curbing policyThe override votes establish as law permanent checks on stop-and-frisk, a tactic Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly have called a matter of 'life and death.'
