Reuters: Politics

Obama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-game

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:02:14 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's call for a healthcare summit including both his fellow Democrats and Republicans sets the stage for a final push to get stalled legislation through Congress, but skeptical Republicans said on Monday the only solution is to start over.

John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:53:02 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.

Under fire, NY governor Paterson says he's not resigning

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:53:52 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor David Paterson on Monday restated his intention to run for governor and denied rumors he might resign over potentially scandalous allegations in a forthcoming news report that fueled new speculation about his political future.

U.S., Mexico closer to resolving trucking dispute

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:46:09 -0500

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Congress could be moving closer to allowing Mexican trucks to haul cargo through the United States, helping to end a trade dispute hurting some exporters, the U.S. Trade Representative said on Monday.

Obama anti-terror adviser lashes out at lawmakers

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:05:30 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top counterterrorism adviser on Sunday lashed out at U.S. lawmakers, accusing them of using national security issues as a "political football" for their own gains.

Obama invites Republicans to healthcare session

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:19:52 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday he will hold a meeting with Democratic and Republican lawmakers to discuss ways to move forward on legislation to overhaul the healthcare system.

New sanctions on Iran are only path left: Gates

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:40:46 -0500

PARIS (Reuters) - Iran has rejected Western overtures and the international community has no choice but to move toward imposing new sanctions over its nuclear program, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday.

Holding September 11 trial in New York difficult: Obama

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:41:06 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday he had not ruled out putting the suspected mastermind of the September 11 attacks on trial in New York City but logistical issues and local opposition made it difficult.

Palin: Won't "close the door" on White House run

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:37:11 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said on Sunday that she was open to a possible White House run in 2012 but has not made up her mind.

Obama says economy turning corner to growth

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:29:44 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday the economy has turned the corner and resumed growth.