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Factory Orders Rise Slightly in July After Two Months of DeclineThu, 02 Sep 2010 14:14:22 GMT - Orders to U.S. factories managed a slight gain in July as a surge in demand for commercial aircraft helped offset widespread weakness in other areas.
Former Illinois Gov. Ryan Seeks Release From Prison After Court RulingThu, 02 Sep 2010 13:42:33 GMT - Imprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is seeking to have elements of his conviction thrown out based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that sharply curtailed an anti-fraud law employed by prosecutors nationwide to convict politicians and executives.
Gates Says U.S. Forces in Afghanistan for \'Years\' to ComeThu, 02 Sep 2010 12:56:02 GMT - Defense Secretary Robert Gates touched down in Kabul Thursday, in a surprise visit to Afghanistan for a lightning round of strategy sessions with top commanders and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
Jobless Benefits Claims Fall for Second Straight WeekThu, 02 Sep 2010 12:34:15 GMT - The number of people requesting unemployment benefits declined for the second straight week, suggesting that the slowing economy isn\'t prompting widespread job cuts.
Gates Arrives in Afghanistan to Meet With Karzai, PetraeusThu, 02 Sep 2010 11:23:10 GMT - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has arrived in Afghanistan\'s capital for meetings with President Hamid Karzai and top NATO commander Gen. David Petraeus.
TRANSCRIPT: FOX News Interview with Defense Secretary Robert Gates by James RosenThu, 02 Sep 2010 10:48:02 GMT - The following is a transcript of an interview with Defense Secretary Robert Gates conducted by James Rosen in Baghdad, Iraq on Sept. 1, 2010.
Bernanke Testifying to Crisis Inquiry PanelThu, 02 Sep 2010 09:15:59 GMT - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is set to appear before a panel investigating the financial crisis to give his take on the meltdown and his views on potential systemwide risks posed by large financial institutions.
Israeli, Palestinian Leaders Resume Peace Talks Despite ViolenceThu, 02 Sep 2010 07:54:03 GMT - Nearly two years after direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations broke off, the two longtime rivals returned to the bargaining table Thursday in the latest round of peace talks even as tensions flared back in the Middle East.
Murkowski Concedes Alaska Primary Race to Tea Party CandidateThu, 02 Sep 2010 02:22:15 GMT - In a major upset, Sen. Lisa Murkowski has conceded her GOP Senate primary race to Tea Party Express favorite Joe Miller, who had the backing of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Obama Speech on Iraq War Also Turns to Economic Issues, Draws GOP FireThu, 02 Sep 2010 02:00:30 GMT - Obama portrayed the end of the U.S. combat role in the Iraq as an opportunity to shift more focus to rebuilding the economy, which some economists say is increasingly in danger of falling back into a recession.
Miller Calls for \'Unified Front\' After Alaska Primary Victory Over MurkowskiWed, 01 Sep 2010 20:56:48 GMT - Newly minted Republican Senate nominee Joe Miller called for his party to unite following his upset victory over incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska primary, vowing to expand his lead in the polls over his Democratic opponent.
Obama Administration Reverses Course, Forbids Sale of 850,000 Antique RiflesWed, 01 Sep 2010 20:01:21 GMT - The Obama administration approved the sale of American-made rifles to South Korea last year. But it reversed course and banned the sale in March -- a decision that went largely unnoticed at the time but that is now sparking opposition from gun rights advocates.
Poll: Most Minnesota Voters Don\'t Want to See Pawlenty as PresidentWed, 01 Sep 2010 19:57:37 GMT - A majority of Minnesota voters don\'t want to see their governor in the Oval Office, according to a new poll.
62 Days to Decide: Tea Party Favorite\'s Financial Problems Threaten Senate Bid in DelawareWed, 01 Sep 2010 18:56:40 GMT - Fresh off its latest political victory in Alaska, the Tea Party Express is now jumping into the Delaware Republican Senate primary to back longshot Christine O\'Donnell, a fiscal conservative whose deep financial problems are grabbing headlines and could prevent the increasingly powerful grassroots movement from scoring another major upset in two weeks.
Romer Calls for Washington to \'Spend More and Tax Less\' in Farewell SpeechWed, 01 Sep 2010 18:55:53 GMT - In a farewell speech, outgoing White House economic adviser Christina Romer touted the success of the stimulus package Wednesday and urged lawmakers not to shy away from more deficit spending to keep the momentum going.
Rep. Paul Calls for Gold Audit, Questions Whether Fort Knox Is EmptyWed, 01 Sep 2010 18:26:28 GMT - Texas Rep. Ron Paul, suggesting America\'s reserves may not be as robust as officials claim, is calling for an independent audit of the U.S. gold held at Fort Knox and other facilities.
Pakistani Delegation Bolts Washington to Protest Airport Security StopWed, 01 Sep 2010 15:45:22 GMT - A delegation of Pakistani military officials left Washington, D.C., Tuesday night after refusing to attend a U.S.-Pakistani defense conference to protest the group\'s alleged mistreatment by security officials after being removed from a United Airlines flight on Sunday evening.
Florida Voters Denied Chance to Challenge Federal Health Care LawWed, 01 Sep 2010 15:39:18 GMT - As more states seek to challenge President Obama\'s health care law, the Florida Supreme Court dealt a serious blow to state lawmakers who tried to give voters a chance in November to decide whether they should be forced to buy health care.
Obama Condemns \'Senseless Slaughter\' of Israelis, Vows to Sustain Peace TalksWed, 01 Sep 2010 14:38:25 GMT - President Obama vowed Wednesday to press ahead with peace talks in Washington, telling Israeli and Palestinian leaders they faced a fleeting chance to settle deep differences after decades of hostility.
House Panel Asks for Inquiry of Pipeline Company That Aided Michigan Spill VictimsWed, 01 Sep 2010 13:55:00 GMT - A House committee is asking Attorney General Eric Holder to probe whether oil spill victims in Michigan were forced to sign liability waivers in exchange for assistance.
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