Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Wind, waves from hurricane dock oil skimming boats - The Associated Press


Globe and Mail


Wind, waves from hurricane dock oil skimming boats

The Associated Press


GRAND ISLE, La. â€" Dozens of sm »

Sunday, June 27, 2010

G20 Leaders Urged to Cut Deficits - Voice of America


Telegraph.co.uk


G20 Leaders Urged to Cut Deficits

Voice of America


Photo: AP US President Obama, right, and Canadian Prime Minister Harper participate in the opening plenary session of the G20 Summit in Toronto Sunday, June 27, 2010. Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) nations are meeting in Toronto, Canada. ...


G20 close to deficit cut deal

Aljazeera.net


World leaders pledging to reduce global deficits

The Associated Press


G20 compromises on cuts, bank tax

Toronto Star


The Press Association -BBC News -Washington Post


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Friday, June 25, 2010

Obama claims victory in financial overhaul deal - The Associated Press


Reuters


Obama claims victory in financial overhaul deal

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" House and Senate negotiators reached a dawn agreement Friday on legislation that redefines federal oversight of the financial industry and, following the signing of the health care act in March, adds another milestone to mark the Obama ...


What's in the financial reform compromise reached by House, Senate

Christian Science Monitor


Top 3 Changes That Financial Reform Brings To Consumers

ABC News


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livejournal.com

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Obama, McChrystal meet at White House following belittling critique - Washington Post


Reuters


Obama, McChrystal meet at White House following belittling critique

Washington Post


The top US general in Afghanistan was summoned to Washington for a White House meeting after apologizing for flippant and dismissive remarks about top Obama administration officials. By Greg Jaffe and Ernesto Londoño Gen. ...


Would Firing McChrystal Be Obama's 'Golden Opportunity' to Look Decisive?

FOXNews


McChrystal Leaves White House

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livejournal.com

Sunday, June 20, 2010

BP Chief Yachts While Gulf Oil Spill Burns - FOXNews


NEWS.com.au


BP Chief Yachts While Gulf Oil Spill Burns

FOXNews


AP Saturday: The yacht Bob, owned by BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward, seen during the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, near Cowes, Isle of Wight. If it's any consolation to the residents of the Gulf of Mexico, BP CEO Tony Hayward ...


Volunteers recruited to help in oil spill threat

CNN


A yachting trip? The 10 worst BP gaffes in Gulf oil spill.

Christian Science Monitor


BP's Hayward takes a day off for yacht race, infuriating gulf residents

Washington Post


The Associated Press -Veterans Today Network -The Guardian


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livejournal.com

Friday, June 18, 2010

'Tired' Tony Hayward 'savaged' by Congress, say UK media - CNN International


Globe and Mail


'Tired' Tony Hayward 'savaged' by Congress, say UK media

CNN International


London, England (CNN) -- British commentators and media have been split by the performance of BP boss Tony Hayward before a Congressional committee investigating the Gulf Coast oil disaster. But while some analysts backed Hayward following Thursday's ...


BP credit rating downgraded after Tony Hayward's grilling by Congress

The Guardian


BP Chief Hayward on Hot Seat

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

President Barack Obama and BP chiefs to discuss spill - BBC News


Globe and Mail


President Barack Obama and BP chiefs to discuss spill

BBC News


US President Barack Obama is due to meet BP executives after vowing to make the oil company pay for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. In his first TV address to the nation as president, Mr Obama said he would tell BP's chairman the firm must set up a fund ...


Obama, BP set for Gulf oil showdown

CNN


President focuses federal role in Oval Office speech

USA Today


With oil still gushing, Obama has to deliver

Chicago Sun-Times


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