'Magic 60' Unlikely To Happen, Says Democratic Sen. Schumer of NY

In preparation towards US Election Day 2008 on November 4, the Democrats are bracing themselves for a major victory in the US Congress. At the same time, the Republicans are bracing themselves for a major loss in the US Congress. In regards to the US Senate races, the...

Schumer Might be Investigated Over His Role in Bank Failure

Let's start out with a little background. Senator Schumer writes a letter to federal bank regulators warning about the imminent failure of IndyMac."The U.S. Senator who leads the Senate subcommittee that oversees the Federal Reserve and economic policy has written letters to...

The Gas Prices We Deserve

Here's a great column from George Will. "Rising in the Senate on May 13, Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat, explained: "I rise to discuss rising energy prices." The president was heading to Saudi Arabia to seek an increase in its oil production, and Schumer's gorge was...

Bush seeks tougher import and food safety rules

"By Christopher Doering WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Tuesday proposed tougher inspection rules meant to keep dangerous food and other products out of the United States and said he wants broader power to recall food that is unsafe for U.S. consumers. The...

Understaffed, Overworked at US Border?

Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling for an investigation into the current staffing situation at the nation's border crossings. The New York Democrat wants the Government Accountability Office to examine the training, recruitment and attrition rates of border guards, following a...

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the stockholders are waiting for their money

The P&O stockholders have approved it -- NOT the British Government. Americans reading or hearing the way the corporate media presents the news, could easily misunderstand and get completely the wrong idea.

Halliburton hooking up with Dubai Ports World?

Some people see Halliburton as the best U.S. company equipped to partner Dubai Ports World.

clearing up the media myth's in the port deal

P&O is not, and never has been, controlled by the British Government. P&O has always been a private company, with private citizens as stockholders. Dubai Ports World is owned by the Dubai Government. Any switch from one to the other, will be a switch from private...

White House U.S./Dubai Partnership Company

A new plan to save the ports deal.

Schieffer failed to note DPW & DIC are owned by a foreign government

Special American laws come into effect, if the acquiring company is owned by a foreign government. Dubai Ports World and Dubai International Capital are owned by a foreign government -- the Dubai Government.

Neil Bush was in Dubai during the year of 9/11

Many companies had drawn up contingency plans for a possible evacuation.