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McChrystal: Failure Without More U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, POTUS Urges ‘Patience’
The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, says in a confidential report that without additional forces, the war against insurgents will end in failure.
But asked about the report, the White House continued to urge patience Monday.
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said it will be a “little [...]
MAN IN THE MIDDLE – POV: POTUS Shuns Fox News On Media Blitzkrieg. What Is He Afraid Of?
Fox News does not need me to defend them, they’re doing just fine on their own. The ratings are up beating CNN in the key demos and MSNBC is a distant 3rd. Over the past couple of weeks, they have scored significant victories to further their political agenda.
With more Americans watching Fox, you’d think POTUS [...]
Obama Ignores CIA Directors: Probe Moves Forward “Nobody’s Above The Law”
President Barack Obama shrugged off a request by seven former CIA chiefs to end a probe into allegations of prisoner abuse, saying in an interview released on Sunday that “nobody’s above the law.”
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder last month named a prosecutor to examine whether criminal charges should be filed filed against Central Intelligence Agency [...]
Your Money – Hurry Up and Credit My Checking Account – Banks Play With Your Cash
What is it with these banks that are so quick to hit you with a fee for spending more than you have in your checking account but take their own sweet time in crediting deposits?
My colleague Andrew Martin and I heard that complaint repeatedly from readers after we wrote about overdraft fees earlier this [...]
Obama Stalls Decision Over More Troops In Afghanistan
President Barack Obama is warning U.S. commanders that he’s “skeptical” about whether more troops will make a difference in Afghanistan, saying he’ll approve an upcoming request only if the forces fit into a strategy to beat back al-Qaida and protect the United States.
“Until I’m satisfied that we’ve got the right strategy I’m not gonna be [...]
10 Things Warehouse Clubs Won’t Tell You
Below is an excerpt from the book “1,001 Things They Won’t Tell You,” which was published in May 2009 and highlights popular columns from SmartMoney’s long-running “10 Things” feature.
1. “You paid your dues? Good, now get in line.”
More than 100 million Americans now shop in warehouse clubs including BJ’s, Costco, or Sam’s Club each year. [...]
Obama on ACORN: ‘Not Something I’ve Followed Closely’ Won’t Commit to Cut Federal Funds
It was one of the most popular topics among the questions submitted by viewer’s to ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” for his interview with President Obama – the controversy involving ACORN.
While the President said that ACORN “deserves to be investigated” in light of the “inappropriate” video that’s gone viral, he did not endorse recent [...]
Taking Care of Aging Parents Without Going Broke
Denise Egebrecht needed a break.
It had been three years since her 86-year-old mother, Eleanor Schwartz, moved in with her and her husband in their home in Johnsburg, Ill. Mrs. Schwartz has Alzheimer’s disease and has trouble moving around, so Mrs. Egebrecht helps her mother with her shower each day, makes sure she’s fed and takes [...]
Helping Elderly Leave Nursing Homes For A Home
Walter Brown never wanted to live in a nursing home, but when he had a stroke two years ago, he saw little choice. Mr. Brown, 72, could not walk, use his left arm or transfer himself into his wheelchair.
“It was like being in jail,” Mr. Brown said on a recent afternoon. “In the nursing home [...]
Obama Tells Unpopular NY Dem Gov. Paterson To Withdraw From Race
President Obama has sent a request to Gov. David A. Paterson that he withdraw from the New York governor’s race, fearing that Mr. Paterson cannot recover from his dismal political standing, according to two senior administration officials and a New York Democratic operative with direct knowledge of the situation.
The decision to ask Mr. Paterson to [...]
