Deb Riechmann
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 07:13
Over White House objections, the Senate is poised to pass a $612 billion defense policy bill that calls for arming Ukraine forces, prevents another round of base closures and makes it harder for President Barack Obama to close the prison for terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 07:57
The Obama administration said Tuesday that it welcomes new flexibility in providing up to $1.4 billion in aid to Egypt, a close ally in the Middle East despite its recent sweeping crackdown on dissent.
Monday, September 22, 2008 - 00:00
Bush urged lawmakers to reconsider their opposition, but seemed resigned that it might not happen on his watch
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 00:00
President Bush announced Wednesday that people living in the United States soon will be allowed to send cell phones to Cubans on the island nation
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 00:00
After a meeting with his Cabinet, Bush said it is not in America's interest to ``stiff an ally'' like Colombia.
Monday, April 14, 2008 - 00:00
President Bush stepped up pressure Monday on Congress to approve a controversial free-trade pact with Colombia, saying the deal is "dead" unless House Speaker Nancy Pelosi schedules a vote.