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 House OKs rescue for homeowners, Freddie, FannieWASHINGTON (AP) — Rescue legislation sailed through the House on Wednesday aimed at helping 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosure and preventing the collapse of troubled mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac…. Lawmakers chide Mukasey on press freedomWASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers chided Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Wednesday for claiming national security concerns in opposing legislation that would allow reporters to protect the identities of confidential sources…. Vigorous debate held on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’WASHINGTON (AP) — Opponents of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays in the military denounced it as cruel and unpatriotic Wednesday. Supporters insisted it was needed to maintain military morale, and raised the prospect of a rise of HIV infection among service members if gays are allowed to serve openly…. Ambassador: Al-Qaida leaving Iraq for AfghanistanWASHINGTON (AP) — Al-Qaida’s foreign fighters who have for years bedeviled Iraq are increasingly going to Afghanistan to fight instead, the Iraqi ambassador to the United States said Wednesday…. Lawmakers press Labor Dept on worker exposure ruleWASHINGTON (AP) — Leading lawmakers on Wednesday accused the Bush administration of acting in secret to make it harder to limit worker exposure to carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals in the workplace…. Poll: Racial divide narrowing but persistsBlacks and whites continue to have profoundly different perspectives on the prevalence of racism in America, a Gallup Poll … Poll: Racial divide narrowing but persistsBlacks and whites continue to have profoundly different perspectives on the prevalence of racism in America, a Gallup Poll … City details $18M in DNC security costsTrying to dispel rumors about weapons that fire goo at protesters during the Democratic National Convention, the city released … Waging the image campaign overseasBarack Obama has packed his overseas trip with presidential images: a helicopter ride over Iraq; a visit to a Holocaust memorial; … City details $18M in DNC security costsTrying to dispel rumors about weapons that fire goo at protesters during the Democratic National Convention, the city released … Pentagon to recommend more troops for AfghanistanWASHINGTON (AP) — Top Pentagon leaders are expected to recommend soon that Defense Secretary Robert Gates order hundreds of additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan over the next month or so, according to a senior military official…. Vigorous debate held on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’WASHINGTON (AP) — Opponents of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays in the military denounced it as cruel and unpatriotic Wednesday. Supporters insisted it was needed to maintain military morale, and raised the prospect of a rise of HIV infection among service members if gays are allowed to serve openly…. FCC nearing approval of satellite radio dealWASHINGTON (AP) — The proposed merger of the Sirius and XM satellite radio companies appeared close to final approval Wednesday, with the sole undecided member of the Federal Communications Commission poised to support the deal if the companies settle past rules violations…. NTSB investigates near collision at O’HareWASHINGTON (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it is investigating a near collision of airborne planes at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport - the third such incident at a major airport this month…. Ambassador: Al-Qaida leaving Iraq for AfghanistanWASHINGTON (AP) — Al-Qaida’s foreign fighters who have for years bedeviled Iraq are increasingly going to Afghanistan to fight instead, the Iraqi ambassador to the United States said Wednesday…. Lawmakers press Labor Dept on worker exposure ruleWASHINGTON (AP) — Leading lawmakers on Wednesday accused the Bush administration of acting in secret to make it harder to limit worker exposure to carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals in the workplace…. How they voted: House roll call on housing billThe 272-152 roll call Wednesday by which the House passed a bill that aims to help homeowners facing foreclosure and to prevent mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from collapsing…. Dozens of cities to get fewer anti-terror dollarsWASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of cities will receive less federal money this year than last for anti-terror programs, The Associated Press has learned…. A hot (pepper) lead in hunt for salmonella sourceWASHINGTON (AP) — It was a hot lead for detectives on a cold case. People suddenly were getting salmonella at a Minnesota restaurant more than 1,000 miles from the center of the nation’s outbreak…. McCain denies he misstated timing of Iraq surgeRepublican John McCain is pushing back against Democratic criticism that he misstated the timing of the buildup of troops ordered … House approves housing rescue legislationWASHINGTON (AP) — Rescue legislation sailed through the House Wednesday aimed at helping 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosure and to prevent troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from collapsing…. Pentagon to recommend more troops for AfghanistanWASHINGTON (AP) — A senior Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that top military leaders are expected soon to recommend to Defense Secretary Robert Gates which additional U.S. troops could be sent to Afghanistan over the next month or so…. Dozens of US cities to see anti-terror money cutsWASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of U.S. cities will see cuts in the anti-terror money they receive from the government this year, due to spending decisions to be announced Friday by the Homeland Security Department…. WASHINGTON (AP) — House passes mortgage help for 400,000 homeowners, rescue for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac…. NTSB investigates near collision at O’HareWASHINGTON (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it is investigating a near collision of airborne planes at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport - the third such incident at a major airport this month…. Ambassador: Al-Qaida leaving Iraq for AfghanistanWASHINGTON (AP) — Al-Qaida’s foreign fighters who have for years bedeviled Iraq are increasingly going to Afghanistan to fight instead, the Iraqi ambassador to the United States said Wednesday…. A hot (pepper) lead in hunt for salmonella sourceWASHINGTON (AP) — It was a hot lead for detectives on a cold case. People suddenly were getting salmonella at a Minnesota restaurant more than 1,000 miles from the center of the nation’s outbreak…. A look at key parts of congressional housing billThe housing bill Congress is preparing to send President Bush would:… US turns down Syrian requestWASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department reversed course and turned down a Syrian delegation’s request for a meeting with a top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East…. |
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