Tag: United States Congress

Thursday, April 18th 2013 - 22:11 UTC
Falklands’ referendum and self-determination receive support from US Congress

United States Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart released a statement after introducing a House Resolution recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum which was held March 10/11 with an overwhelming turnout and result.
Tuesday, November 13th 2012 - 23:00 UTC
US public opinion pessimistic about a political agreement on the ‘fiscal cliff’

A majority of Americans expect the US to go over the fiscal cliff at the beginning of 2013 and would blame Republicans if that happened, according to a poll published Tuesday. On Friday Democrat and Republican congressional leaders are scheduled to begin discussions.
Monday, November 5th 2012 - 13:45 UTC
G20 puts the US ‘fiscal cliff’ as the biggest short term threat to global growth

The leading world economies pressed the United States on Sunday to act decisively to avert a rush of spending cuts and tax hikes, warning that the so-called ‘fiscal cliff’ is the biggest short-term threat to global growth.
Friday, September 9th 2011 - 09:37 UTC
Republicans say Obama 450bn jobs plan proposals “merit consideration”

President Barack Obama urged Thursday evening a joint session of the US Congress to end what he calls the “political circus” in Washington, and move rapidly to approve job creation legislation he is sending to Capitol Hill. There was no official rebuttal from the opposition Republicans.
Thursday, September 1st 2011 - 05:23 UTC
Obama jobs-speech in Congress will compete with opening game of football season

President Barack Obama on Wednesday agreed to unveil new jobs proposals in an address to Congress on September 8, bowing to pressure from Republicans, who objected to the original date set for his high-profile speech.
Saturday, July 23rd 2011 - 04:26 UTC
US Congress de-lists Argentina from regional ‘democratic leaderships’

For the second time in less than a month the United States Congress has sent a strong message to Argentina warning it “does not belong” to the group of countries that abides by international law and strongly promotes democratic values.
Monday, July 18th 2011 - 10:22 UTC
US congress closer to deal on debt-ceiling but with Obama paying the political cost

United States government and opposition senators are crafting a plan that could avert an unprecedented US government default if by next 2 August the national debt limit is not raised.
Sunday, May 15th 2011 - 15:00 UTC
Geithner warns of catastrophic consequences if US debt limit is not raised

With the US government about to hit its 14.3 trillion US dollars debt limit, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has warned of “catastrophic” consequences and a new recession if Washington is not able to borrow more.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 23:59 UTC
Obama’s Speech Focuses on Economy

The US president has been focusing on jobs and the economy as he addressed the public in his annual State of the Union speech.
Saturday, May 1st 2010 - 07:38 UTC
Under the Banner “We Are All Arizona” Thousands will Protest May First in the US

The United States immigrant community will be taking to the streets on Saturday May first—International Workers' Day—in 70 cities to demand migration reform and to protest an Arizona law which criminalizes illegal immigration.