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Apple Answers Questions About App Rejections, Raises Others – Wired News
Washington Post Apple Answers Questions About App Rejections, Raises OthersWired NewsApple on Thursday published a set of rules about the types of content that aren't allowed in the iOS App Store, answering questions that have been bugging software developers and customers for years while introducing some new …Apple blinks on dev tool restrictionsComputerworldApple Allows... »
Democrats attack GOP in speeches – Washington Post
Moneycontrol.com Democrats attack GOP in speechesWashington PostCLEVELAND – President Obama and other leading Democrats lashed out at Republicans on Wednesday in a pair of tough-talking speeches intended to energize their party's base and frame the fall elections. …Obama takes aim at Republican policiesLos Angeles TimesPeters splits with White House to side with GOP on... »
Obama’s tax-credit plan getting a cool reception – Washington Post
Moneycontrol.com Obama's tax-credit plan getting a cool receptionWashington PostFacing a rising jobless rate and the possibility of a GOP blowout in the November midterm elections, President Obama sought Wednesday to convince voters that he is charting a new path to revive the American economy. …Peters splits with White House to side with GOP on... »
Obama, Republicans jostle over tax-break policies – USA Today
Washington Post Obama, Republicans jostle over tax-break policiesUSA TodayPresident Obama challenged Republicans on Wednesday to join him in expanding business tax breaks, building roads and rails, and cutting taxes on the middle class — policies he ascribed to past Republican presidents. …In Ohio, Obama makes it personal, attacks GOP leader John BoehnerChristian Science MonitorRift... »
Key Democrats split with Obama on taxes – CNN
Washington Post Key Democrats split with Obama on taxesCNNWashington (CNN) — Despite President Obama's accusation Wednesday that Republicans are holding middle class income tax cuts "hostage" by tying them to an extension of tax cuts for wealthier Americans, the reality is several Democratic senators also …Obama details opposition to extending tax cuts for the... »
BP releases report on gulf well blowout – Washington Post
Los Angeles Times BP releases report on gulf well blowoutWashington PostBP released a long-awaited report Wednesday on an internal investigation into the causes of its Gulf of Mexico oil well blowout, blaming multiple failures by BP and other firms but absolving its much-criticized well …BP report shares out the blame for Gulf of Mexico... »
Two US troops killed as Iraqi opens fire at base – Washington Post
Oneindia Two US troops killed as Iraqi opens fire at baseWashington PostBAGHDAD – Two US service members were killed and nine others were wounded when a Kurdish Iraqi soldier sprayed them with gunfire at an Iraqi army commando base north of Baghdad on Tuesday afternoon, Iraqi and US military …2 US soldiers killed in... »
Judge denies request to lift injunction on stem cell research – Washington Post
Nature.com (blog) Judge denies request to lift injunction on stem cell researchWashington PostA federal judge on Tuesday denied a motion to lift an injunction he issued two weeks ago barring the government from funding research involving human embryonic stem cells. US Chief District Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the District rejected …Federal judge continues... »
HP sues ousted CEO Hurd over hiring by rival Oracle – Washington Post
CBC.ca HP sues ousted CEO Hurd over hiring by rival OracleWashington PostAug. 6 (Bloomberg) — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Mark Hurd has decided with the Board of Directors to resign as chief executive officer immediately. The board has appointed Chief Financial Officer Cathie Lesjak, 51, as CEO on an interim basis. …A New Lieutenant for... »
Obama to unveil more stimulus, tax breaks for business – Washington Post
Boston Globe Obama to unveil more stimulus, tax breaks for businessWashington PostWith Democrats facing dismal prospects in the November elections, the party is weighing President Barack Obama's role in the midterms. By Lori Montgomery President Obama plans Wednesday to officially unveil more than $180 billion in fresh spending and …Obama Infrastructure Plan To Stir... »