Reuters Exclusive: Trump calls meeting on biofuels policy after refiner bankruptcyReutersThe EPA is expected to weigh in officially in the coming weeks on PES's request to the bankruptcy judge to be released from its compliance obligations. But any such move would likely draw a backlash from other U.S. refiners, who have no hope of …and more » us president – Google News
Read More...The Nation. Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration PolicyThe Nation.Family reunification has been the backbone of US immigration policy for more than 50 years. What Republicans so cynically refer to as “chain migration” is actually family-based immigration—a humane and compassionate policy of reunifying families. It …How GOP made family reunification a dirty wordCNN all 37 news articles » us republicans – Google News
Read More...New York Times Trump, the Insurgent, Breaks With 70 Years of American Foreign PolicyNew York TimesMr. Trump granted an enormous concession to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he announced this month that the United States would formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. But he did not ask anything of Mr. Netanyahu in return. That …and more » us politics – Google News
Read More...Foreign Policy (blog) A US President Is Finally Speaking Up for the People of IranForeign Policy (blog)I can't recall any previous U.S. president using their speech to the General Assembly to address the longstanding grievances of the Iranian people in such a sustained and comprehensive manner. It definitely never happened during the eight years of …Iranian President Rouhani: Tehran has 'various options' if US pulls out of nuclear dealDeutsche Welle Trump Says He's Decided Whether US Should Stay in Iran Nuclear DealVoice of AmericaTrump's first UN speech met with criticism…
Read More...Foreign Policy (blog) Rand Slams Congress for Funding Egypt's GeneralsForeign Policy (blog)"Congress is way out of touch on this issue," said Paul. "These people who believe in projecting American power, really believe in projecting American weakness. They don't want us to respond to words with actions or obey our own laws." Earlier today …Massacres Add Urgency to Congress' Calls to Stop US Aid to JuntaAntiwar.comUS Arms Industry Would Lose Big from Egypt Aid Cut-OffInter Press ServiceAs Egyptian Death Toll Rises, Pres. Promotes Cooperation, Rand Paul Pushes …The New AmericanHurriyet Daily Newsall…
Read More...Republicans Backing Holder Underscore Shift on Crime PolicyNewsmax.comOnce a U.S. political issue central to Republican campaign attacks against Democrats, the push to be “tough on crime” has transformed — from statehouses to Washington — into being “smart on crime.” The shift — driven by economic and social costs …and more » us republicans – Google News
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