Romney-Santorum battle in Michigan tightens
A tough fight for Michigan between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum tightened on Monday in a primary that may prove pivotal in choosing a 2012 Republican presidential nominee. With Michigan to vote on Tuesday, a new poll said Santorum had halted a slide in support that began after a weak debate performance in Arizona last week. The Mitchell Research/Rosetta More...
Republicans see “jobs bills” as election winner
Tucked in his left breast-coat pocket where he can pull it out to wave before TV cameras is ammunition that House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner believes his Republicans can use to achieve victory in the More...
Obama urges corporate tax cut, closing loopholes
President Barack Obama made an opening offer in what could be a long negotiation with corporate America on Wednesday, putting forward his first detailed plan to cut the corporate tax rate. Though it has little chance More...
Obama to propose corporate tax rate of 28 percent
The Obama administration on Wednesday will propose cutting the top tax rate for corporations to 28 percent, and pay for it by eliminating dozens of tax loopholes companies now use to lower their rates, a senior More...
U.S. Senators in Cairo want swift end to NGO case
U.S. Senators said in Cairo on Monday they hoped for a swift end to a row over U.S. pro-democracy activists accused of working illegally in Egypt and said they were committed to help Egypt nurture its democratic More...
For Santorum voters, he’s a candidate like them
Sporting his signature sweater vest and telling stories of his coal miner grandfather, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has struck a chord in the Rust Belt that is helping propel his once long-shot More...
Obama to try to placate Catholics on contraceptives: sources
The White House will announce a move to accommodate religious organizations on its rule for health insurance coverage of contraceptives, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. The Obama administration More...
In upcoming contests, pressure is on Romney
Many U.S. Republicans may have growing concerns about their presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, but no one is pushing the panic button – yet. That could change quickly, however, if Romney does not reverse More...
China sees “trust deficit” before Xi’s U.S. trip
China and the United States suffer a “trust deficit” that Vice President Xi Jinping’s trip to Washington could help ease, a Chinese diplomat said in a speech published on Tuesday, playing down More...
Gingrich vows to take fight to “timid” Romney
Republican Newt Gingrich vowed on Sunday to press ahead with his struggling presidential bid after a big loss in Nevada, saying he will focus on drawing a contrast with “timid” rival Mitt Romney. Romney, More...