Newsmaker

Obama holds fundraising lead

Reuters — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:46:15 +0000

Presidential hopeful Barack Obama had another near record month for campaign fundraising in June, giving him a financial edge over rival John McCain.

Reuters — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:26:11 +0000

A new report finds inflation growing at its fastest pace since 1991 thanks to high energy and food costs.

Reuters — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:53:48 +0000

Bush came into office as America's first "MBA president, " but a raft of problems are threatening to tarnish his economic legacy.

Reuters — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:04:22 +0000

The US government offers a massive package to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to head off a potential market meltdown.

Reuters — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:09:09 +0000

A source tells Reuters Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told mortgage giants they could get help from the "discount window".

Reuters — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:46:29 +0000

India has moved ahead on the US/Indian nuclear deal, but it is still unclear if there is enough time left for the US Congress to act

Reuters — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:42:25 +0000

After Iran fires missile test, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Bush Administration is seeking a diplomatic solution in Tehran.

Reuters — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:49:22 +0000

Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama both make their case to a convention of hispanic leaders.

Reuters — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:18 +0000

The U.S. military has begun withdrawing the last of the extra brigades that were deployed to the country in 2007 as part of the surge.

Reuters — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:56:08 +0000

President Bush prepares for G8 meeting as violence mounts in Afghanistan amid trans-Atlantic differences over war on terror.