In Arab Spring speech, Clinton defends U.S. stance on Syria, Bahrain
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on November 8th, 2011 5:35 am by HL
In Arab Spring speech, Clinton defends U.S. stance on Syria, Bahrain
The Obama administration’s decision to not intervene in Syria and Bahrain stems from a variety of factors, including the perceived risk to U.S. forces, the imperatives of the fight against al-Qaeda, and the need to defend American allies and to keep foreign oil supplies flowing, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday night.
Kosher Senate fare no treif-ling matter
Sen. Joe Lieberman , rejoice! The Senate cafeterias will soon offer kosher fare. The Senate eateries’ most famous offerings (think ham-laden bean soup and a bacon-heavy BLT) aren’t exactly kosher-friendly, so the addition of the new options is a big development for members of Congress and Hill aides too busy doing the people’s business to schlep to the nearest parve-purveying deli.
Can Herman Cain’s campaign weather latest sexual harassment allegations?
Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain faced a new set of political challenges Monday after graphic allegations by a Chicago woman raised questions among GOP operatives and activists about the candidate’s ability to survive the growing scandal.
After eight days of accusations and denials of alleged sexual harassment by Cain, the specific and explicit nature of the new allegations could threaten his position among a core group of supporters who have stood by him, or at least stayed silent.
Obama to attend Asian economic summits
With Europe on the verge of a financial meltdown and President Obama headed to France last week for the Group of 20 economic summit, his secretary of state penned a long magazine essay about where the administration is focused.
“America’s Pacific Century” was the title of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s cover story in the November issue of Foreign Policy.
