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Florida pastor suspends plans to burn Qur’an on anniversary of 9/11 – The Guardian
CNN Florida pastor suspends plans to burn Qur'an on anniversary of 9/11The GuardianThe Florida pastor who threatened to burn copies of the Qur'an cancelled the plan last night in the face of condemnation by Barack Obama, the Pentagon, the state department and international outrage. Terry Jones, who heads the Dove World Outreach …Planned Koran... »
US Government Considering Contacting Pastor Planning Quran Burning – Voice of America
ABC News US Government Considering Contacting Pastor Planning Quran BurningVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP US President Barack Obama has spoken out strongly against a Florida minister's plan to burn copies of the Quran, and White House officials say they may try to contact the pastor directly to get him to change his plans. …11 countries... »
Stem-Cell Research Ban Suspended by Appeals Court – San Francisco Chronicle
Reuters Stem-Cell Research Ban Suspended by Appeals CourtSan Francisco ChronicleSept. 9 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama's administration can fund embryonic stem-cell research while it appeals a decision banning government support for any activity using cells taken from human embryos, an appeals court said. …Stem Cell Research-Funding Ban Suspended During US Government's AppealBloombergWis. governor says... »
Obama urges Fla. pastor to call off plan to burn Korans on Sept. 11 – Washington Post
ABC News Obama urges Fla. pastor to call off plan to burn Korans on Sept. 11Washington PostPresident Obama urged a Florida pastor Thursday to call off a plan to burn copies of the Koran on Sept. 11, warning that such a "stunt" would amount to a "recruitment bonanza for al-Qaeda" and would endanger …Obama:... »
Obama firm against tax cuts for rich – Reuters
ABC News Obama firm against tax cuts for richReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama stood firm on Thursday in opposition to a Republican push to extend Bush-era tax cuts for the rich but stopped short of threatening to veto such a measure if passed by Congress. "There are a whole bunch of …Obama's tax-credit... »
Official: Obama to back more business tax breaks – The Associated Press
Irish Times Official: Obama to back more business tax breaksThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — An administration official says President Barack Obama will call for new tax breaks to allow businesses to write off 100 percent of their new capital investments through 2011. The official says the latest plan would save businesses $200 …Obama lays out... »
Obama to introduce another business tax cut – CNN
Washington Post Obama to introduce another business tax cutCNN(CNN) — In another move aimed at stabilizing the still-shaky economy, President Barack Obama on Wednesday will introduce a new $200 billion tax cut giving businesses across the country an incentive to …Obama seeks massive tax break for businessLos Angeles TimesObama: $50 billion plan for transitWashington... »
Factbox: Obama proposes $50 billion for road, rail, airways – Reuters
Malaysia Star Factbox: Obama proposes $50 billion for road, rail, airwaysReutersMILWAUKEE (Reuters) – President Barack Obama would spend $50 billion on revamping highways, rails and airport runways to create jobs in the near term and improve the long-term US transportation network. The $50 billion would be spent in the first year …Obama proposes $50B... »
Obama ends combat ops in Iraq, signals July ‘transition’ in Kabul – Times of India
ABC News Obama ends combat ops in Iraq, signals July 'transition' in KabulTimes of IndiaWASHINGTON: Formally declaring an end to combat operations in a war he opposed as a candidate, US President Barack Obama said the drawdown in Iraq would enable America to go on a short-term offensive in Afghanistan even as he turns... »
Obama speech, August 31: pays tribute to troops, refocuses on economy – Christian Science Monitor
The Hindu Obama speech, August 31: pays tribute to troops, refocuses on economyChristian Science MonitorThe president repeated pledges about drawing down troops next year in both Iraq and Afghanistan. But much of the Obama speech, August 31, had a theme of refocusing American energies on the home front. President Barack Obama speaks after addressing... »