U.S. Executive Office of The President

WTO finds 'path forward' for struggling trade talks

iht.com     16 hrs ago   418 related          

A World Trade Organization draft deal to open up farm and manufacturing commerce has provided a "path forward" to ending seven years of frustrating talks on a new global trade pact, the top U.S. negotiator said Friday. U.S....                

Food industry bitten by its own lobbying success

usatoday.com     20 hrs ago   72 related          

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the worst outbreaks of foodborne illness in the U.S. is teaching the food industry the truth of the adage, "Be careful what you wish for because you might get it." The White House also killed a plan to...                

McCain source: VP timing not settled

cnn.com     22 hrs ago   220 related          

McCain source said he hasn't decided on a VP pick yet Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says he's not interested in VP GOP source says John McCain dropped a "serious hint" about Pawlenty (CNN) -- Sen. John McCain has not settled on a...                

Press Gaggle by Dana Perino

centredaily.com     20 hrs ago   3 related          

WASHINGTON — Aboard Air Force One En route Peoria, Illinois MS. PERINO: Okay, we're on our way to Peoria, Illinois. The President taped his radio address this morning before his briefings, and in it he will thank Congress for...                

William Fisher: Did You Give at the Office?

huffingtonpost.com     20 hrs ago   2 related          

This is the conclusion of a new white paper prepared by two prominent organizations, OMB Watch and Grantmakers Without Borders. It accuses the courts of being "overly deferential" to the U.S. Treasury Department, which is...                

No Good Veep Choices for McCain?

cqpolitics.com     19 hrs ago   4 related          

On Friday morning, on NPR's Diane Rehm Show, guest-host Susan Page made me--really, really, really made me--and the two other commentators (PR man/syndicated columnist Tony Blankley and Politico's Jeanne Cummings) predict John...                

Obama Preparing to Govern? Good!

tnr.com     20 hrs ago   1 related          

Barack Obama is already planning for the presidential transition. “Barack has made his expectations clear about what he wants from such a process, how he wants it to move forward, and the establishment and execution of his...                

Schock in awe of Bush visit to Illinois

chicagotribune.com     14 hrs ago   7 related          

Updated by Rick Pearson at 6:10 p.m. Illinois state Rep. Aaron Schock of Peoria isn’t one of those Republicans who shy away from appearing with President Bush. When Air Force One landed at Greater Peoria Regional Airport on...                

McCain Could Name Running Mate Soon: Romney, Pawlenty, Jindal, Portman, Ridge

hispanicbusiness.com     23 hrs ago   12 related          

Aides to Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., indicate the likely Republican U.S. presidential candidate may select a running mate before the Summer Olympics in Beijing. Two top McCain aides said the decision could be announced after...                

Meet the Democratic VP Prospect: Chris Dodd

wsjonline.com     16 hrs ago          

Louise Radnofsky reports on the presidential contest. Washington Wire offers profiles of those who may be considered as vice presidential candidates. See our earlier profiles of prospects, Democrats: Joe Biden | Kathleen...                

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