Research and Markets: United States Co-ordinate Measuring Machines Market, 2010
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/230232/united_states_coo) has announced the addition of the “United States Co-ordinate Measuring Machines Market, 2010″ report to their offering. Emerging from the brunt of a recession, the coordinated measuring machine (CMM) industry is starting to see an upwards, improving trend …
US tries to tempt Syria away from Iran with regional power incentives
The United States, backed by a number of its Arab allies, is dangling the carrot of greater Middle East influence in front of Syria in an attempt to convince Damascus to turn its back on a 30-year alliance with Iran.
Chrystia Freeland: Globalized Business Cares Little About Left or Right
America’s business leaders need to figure out how to help America’s middle class join the global economic party — or face a populist backlash which will make Barack Obama look like Milton Friedman.
US welcomes China investment in Latin America: official
The United States welcomes China’s investments in Latin America and does not see the Asian nation’s growing influence in the region as a threat to its interests, a senior US official said Wednesday.
New York sues for return of Central Park drawings
A man trying to sell the design illustrations says his father found them in a trash bin decades ago.
Central Park is almost synonymous with New York. But historians have long wondered whether the city’s signature park was originally conceived the way it looks today. Were the ornate colorful tiles underneath the Bethesda Terrace a vision of the original designers? What about elegant black lamps that dot the park?
Sarah Palin Event Gets Downgraded To Small Venue Due To Slow Ticket Sales
“An Evening of Hope with Sarah Palin,” an event featuring the former Alaska Governor, was supposed to be a minor blockbuster in Jacksonville, Florida, next…
Robert Creamer: Republican Strategy for Victory: Stall Economic Recovery
For the last twenty months, Democrats have been pushing to get the economy out of the ditch. Not only have Republicans refused to lend a hand, they have been actively throwing rocks under the wheels.
US announces aid boost to Pakistan after flooding
The United States will increase its aid to flood-ravaged Pakistan to $150 million, U.S. Sen. John Kerry said Thursday, stressing that Washington did not want Islamist extremism to increase on the back of the crisis.
Bush Tax Cuts: Less Than One-Third Support Extending Reduced Rates (POLL)
Fewer than one in three Americans favor extending tax cuts enacted into law by former President George W. Bush when they expire at the end…
Obama visits a different Ohio
The president focuses on the economy in a fickle state where the tide appears to be turning against once-popular Democrats.
Two years after scoring a decisive win in the seesawing political environment for which Ohio is famous, President Obama returned Wednesday to an altered landscape, where Democratic fortunes are seemingly tipping back the other way.
Maxine Waters Slams Ethics Office For ‘Sloppy Work’
WASHINGTON — A California congresswoman charged with violating House ethics rules says the congressional office that helped prompt the probe of her behavior is known…
US presses Thailand on alleged Russian arms dealer
The United States pressed Thailand Thursday to hand over alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, ahead of a final Thai ruling on the US extradition request for the so-called “Merchant of Death.”
