WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — A report released on Monday concluded that Gulf War syndrome is a legitimate illness suffered by more than 175,000 U.S. war veterans who were exposed to chemical toxins in the 1991 Gulf War. ... > full story
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — Pakistan denied on Monday a U.S. media report that it had given tacit approval to the United States to carry out missile strikes by pilotless drones against al Qaeda and Taliban targets on its soil. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — Before he was elected as the incoming U.S. president, Barack Obama spelled out his goals for change at seven government agencies in letters to federal workers, the Washington Post reported on Monday. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama resigned his seat in the Senate on Sunday to focus on his transition to the White House, appointing new staff and thanking his home state of Illinois for launching his political career. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2008 (Reuters) — A top Republican senator said on Sunday U.S. President-elect Barack Obama would be making a good choice if he selected Sen. Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2008 (Reuters) — Aides to President-elect Barack Obama distanced themselves on Tuesday from reports that President George W. Bush had pressed Obama to back a free trade deal with Colombia in exchange for help for the struggling automobile industry. ... > full story
ZURICH, Nov. 11, 2008 (Reuters) — UBS, the world's biggest bank to the rich, said Tuesday it had given details to the United States of U.S. onshore bank accounts as part of a tax probe that is testing Swiss bank secrecy and UBS's reputation. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama plans to try a more regional approach to the war in Afghanistan including possible talks with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing national security advisers to Obama. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama said on Friday he wanted Congress to pass another stimulus package as soon as possible to stabilize the U.S. economy. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2008 (Reuters) — The Treasury Department is preparing to open its $700 billion bailout package to companies outside the traditional banking sector, the Washington Post reported on Friday. ... > full story
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McCain puts politics before his own honor Nov. 17, 2008 (Las Vegas Sun) — Sen. John McCain pledged to support President-elect Barack Obama when McCain made his concession speech. Now he's campaigning for Georgia ...
Local resident proud to be an American Nov. 17, 2008 (Wisconsin Rapids Tribune) — It is now 10:38 p.m. (Election Day), and John McCain has given his concession speech. I am 59 years old, and for the past 40 years, or so, have ...
» Voter hopes Obama's promise isn't kept Nov. 17, 2008 (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) — Now that President-elect Barack Obama is going to occupy the White House, will he keep his campaign promises to get us off of fossil fuel? Will ...
Okla. delegation mixed on automaker aid Nov. 16, 2008 (KOTV 6 Tulsa) — It appears Oklahoma's congressional delegation has mixed opinions about a proposed bailout package for financially struggling U.S. automakers.. ...
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