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Hagel informed Obama of latest sex abuse case

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:02:03 -0400

WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel informed President Barack Obama of the latest sexual assault allegations against a soldier who was assigned to prevent such crimes - the second soldier involved in similar accusations - and the president made clear he wants that behavior stopped, officials said Wednesday.

Lawmakers, White House discuss sexual assault

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:31:36 -0400

WASHINGTON - Congressional efforts to combat sexual assault in the military secured the support of the Obama administration as senior White House officials met privately Thursday with a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

Pessimism abounds at annual fiscal 'summit'

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:45:43 -0400

WASHINGTON - On this, some of Washington's highest-ranking budget players can agree: A "grand bargain" this year to close the nation's chronic budget deficits seems like a long shot.

Fed keeps stimulus, says taxes and cuts have hurt

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:43:35 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve cautioned America's political leaders Wednesday that their policies are hurting the economy.