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February 13, 2011
President Obama Unveils Budget Proposal

Republicans are dismissing proposal as a costly burden
February 12, 2011
Obama to Issue Federal Budget With Major Cuts Monday

He has portrayed his budget as both fiscally prudent and forward-looking
February 12, 2011
Egyptian Ambassador Expects Suspension of Emergency Rule

Envoy to US says he fully believes the military will hand over power to a democratically-elected government
February 08, 2011
Officials See Possible Progress on Long-Delayed US Free-Trade Pacts

Obama administration ready to push for free-trade accord with S. Korea, but has concerns about Bush-era deals with Colombia and Panama
February 05, 2011
Swift Reaction to Egypt Reform Plan

Senior US Senator describes talks in Cairo as extraordinary
February 02, 2011
US to Have Enhanced Civilian Presence in Iraq After Troop Withdrawal

Officials, legislators cautiously optimistic about country's ability to survive as functioning democracy
January 29, 2011
US Steps up Calls for Transition in Egypt

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says US wants transition to democracy in Egypt, but warned against anarchy and radicalism
January 25, 2011
Budget Battles Resume in US Congress

Democratic and Republican lawmakers trade accusations of fiscal irresponsibility
January 12, 2011
Calls for Bipartisanship in Washington Will Be Tested

Americans wait to see whether the new Congress finds bipartisan common ground or reverts to bickering and obstructionism
January 08, 2011
US Lawmaker Remains in Critical Condition After Shooting

Gunman killed six and wounded more than a dozen, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
January 04, 2011
New US Congress Convenes

New Republican majority took control of House, promising to cut spending and trim America's rising federal deficit
December 21, 2010
United States Ratifies Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia

A strong bipartisan vote of 71 to 26 was one of the last measures approved during a busy post-election, end-of-year session
December 21, 2010
Gay Americans Seek Change Beyond End of Military Ban

Observers say repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' could have ripple effect on battles surrounding same-sex marriage
December 20, 2010
US Senate Moves Toward Final Vote on Arms Treaty

US-Russia nuclear arms reduction pact is facing opposition from a group of Republican lawmakers
December 19, 2010
Key Votes Loom for US-Russia Nuclear Treaty

Treaty proponents hope for a final vote later this week, despite objections from a bloc of Republicans
December 17, 2010
US Senate Votes to End Ban on Openly-Gay Military Service

President Obama says he will sign the bill, which will allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in the US military
December 14, 2010
US Senate Begins Debate on Nuclear Pact with Russia

Debate is being squeezed into waning days of an end-of-year congressional session
December 12, 2010
Prospects Dim for Ending US Ban on Openly Gay Military Service

Pro-repeal senators have promised to introduce a new bill in waning days of current Congressional session
December 06, 2010
US Business Owner Frets Over Possible Tax Hike

Democrats want to preserve existing tax cuts for all but top earners; Republicans insist no one's taxes should rise
December 04, 2010
US Senators Say Temporary Tax Cut Extension Likely

Comments come one day after Senate Republicans blocked proposals to extend tax cuts for all but the wealthiest Americans

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