Obama Backs Away From Comment on Divided Jerusalem
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 6th, 2008 4:30 am by HL
Obama Backs Away From Comment on Divided Jerusalem
Facing criticism from Palestinians, Sen. Barack Obama acknowledged yesterday that the status of Jerusalem will need to be negotiated in future peace talks, amending a statement earlier in the week that the city “must remain undivided.”
Congress Passes $3 Trillion Budget
Congress yesterday gave final approval to a $3 trillion spending plan that proposes modest increases for domestic programs such as education, energy and veterans benefits — and marks the first time in eight years that lawmakers have managed to adopt a budget in an election year.