On the Latin American street, the Organization of American States has always borne a reputation, not always deserved, as Washington’s lackey. But the OAS, based in Washington, just tossed the White House a message it would rather not hear: It’s time to seriously discuss legalizing marijuana as one means of reducing the western hemisphere’s harrowing drug violence. ... … [Read more...]
Amid rancor, a chance for U.S. action on trade bill
May 22, 2013 By
By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Major trade legislation appears increasingly likely to clear Congress this year despite an intensely partisan atmosphere made worse by scandals plaguing President Barack Obama's administration. Business groups are preparing to push for the bill, which would give the White House enhanced ability to negotiate trade deals and set out U.S. negotiating goals on issues ranging from cross-border electronic data flows to global supply chains and potentially even foreign currency practices. ... … [Read more...]
Obama seeks to make acting GSA head permanent
May 22, 2013 By
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will nominate Dan Tangherlini to run the General Services Administration, the agency in charge of federal buildings and supplies. … [Read more...]
To Catch a State Department Leaker, the FBI Got on White House Phone Records
May 22, 2013 By
New details of the Justice Department's investigation of a leak to a Fox News reporter demonstrate the scale of the inquiry: a broad sweep of phone records, access badge information for a numerous State Department employees and the media, and a CD of phone recordings. All to investigate a leak that, ultimately, contained incorrect information. … [Read more...]
White House: Reporters shouldn’t be prosecuted
May 22, 2013 By
President Barack Obama believes journalists shouldn't be prosecuted for doing their jobs, the White House said Tuesday, showing solidarity with First Amendment advocates alarmed by a pair of high-profile ... … [Read more...]
