British media denounce BP chief’s ‘savage grilling’ by House panel
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 19th, 2010 4:38 am by HL
British media denounce BP chief’s ‘savage grilling’ by House panel
LONDON — British newspapers and commenters turned on President Obama, members of Congress and Americans in general Friday as they denounced the treatment of BP chief executive Tony Hayward by a House investigative panel.
Media of the United Kingdom – People – Business – Rupert Murdoch – Media
U.S. military criticized for purchase of Russian copters for Afghan air corps
The U.S. government is snapping up Russian-made helicopters to form the core of Afghanistan’s fledgling air force, a strategy that is drawing flak from members of Congress who want to force the Afghans to fly American choppers instead.
United States armed forces – Afghanistan – Military – Asia – Russia
Election-year deficit fears stall Obama stimulus plan
Barely a week after President Obama tried to re-energize his push for more spending on the economy, his agenda is stalled on Capitol Hill, mired in election-year anxiety about the deficit.
Barack Obama – United States – President – Elections – Republican
