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Banks sense danger, warn Congress on breakup power
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some of the world's largest financial firms on Monday urged a top U.S. lawmaker not to pursue big bank break-up legislation, an idea attracting interest in Congress and causing alarm on Wall Street.
People:Rahm Emanuel Christopher Dodd Bernie Sanders
2009-11-16
Runoff a test for Afghanistan: Is Karzai a reliable partner?
Washington - Afghan President Hamid Karzai's acceptance of a Nov. 7 runoff presidential election - under intense international pressure - stresses the mounting desire in the US and Europe to have a more reliable partner in Afghanistan.
Nations:Afghanistan People:John Kerry Rahm Emanuel Hamid Karzai Hillary Clinton Activities:2009 Afghan Election Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2009-10-20
Big Wall Street bonuses "offensive": Obama aide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top White House aide lashed out on Sunday at Wall Street firms that are handing out huge bonuses while the rest of the economy struggles and small businesses cannot create jobs because of a lack of credit.
People:Rahm Emanuel Barack Obama
2009-10-19
Washington wary of opposing Wall Street bonuses: experts
WASHINGTON (AFP) - In the wake of landmark profits posted by the US banking industry last week, Washington will seek to strike a delicate balance toward massive bonuses expected to be paid out by Wall Street, experts said.
People:Rahm Emanuel Barack Obama Source:(AFP)
2009-10-19
Concern over Afghan 'stability' at US policy talks
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama was on Monday to meet his top advisers on Afghanistan policy as aides warned it would be irresponsible to send more US troops before the strife-torn nation's election crisis is resolved.
Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan People:John Kerry Rahm Emanuel Hamid Karzai Barack Obama Source:(AFP)
2009-10-19
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