Epoch Times | United States | National News United States | National News http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:37:16 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Moderate Democrat Boosts U.S. Senate Healthcare Bill http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25468/ One of three wavering U.S. Senate Democrats said Friday he would vote to start the chamber's healthcare debate. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:49 +0100 Epoch Times Celebrates Nine Years of Upholding Universal Human Values http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25462/ Friends and supporters attended The Epoch Times nine-year anniversary celebration. By Ronny Dorry/Epoch Time Staff Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:14 +0100 U.S. to Audit 1,000 Firms in Illegal Worker Probe http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25466/ The U.S. government will audit hiring records of 1,000 firms to find if they employ illegal immigrants. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:20 +0100 Senate Democrats Push for Financial Reform http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25434/ Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) proposed his Restoring American Financial Stability bill. By Jim Fogarty/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:27 +0100 Iran Unrest Death Sentences ‘Distressing’ Says Clinton http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25419/ Sec. State Clinton said death sentences imposed by Iran over election protests were "distressing." Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:02:59 +0100 U.S. Warns Iran of Consequences Over Nuclear Standoff http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25414/ World powers could have a package of measures against Iran "within weeks", U.S. President Barack Obama said. Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:48:50 +0100 U.S. Pledges $275 Million for Tropical Forests in 2010 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25416/ The United States pledged $275 million to rainforest protection at an event hosted by Prince Charles. Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:14:24 +0100 Computer Glitch Causes U.S. Flight Delays http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25409/ A computer glitch caused widespread delays and cancellations on Thursday to flights along the U.S. East Coast. Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:26:18 +0100 Goldman Apologizes, Gives $500 Million to Small Businesses http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25389/ Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said it will partner with Warren Buffett to establish a program to aid U.S. small businesses. By Antonio Perez/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:13:31 +0100 Senate Health Care Unveiled, Estimated at $849 Billion http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25388/ The long-awaited Senate health care bill was unveiled on Wednesday by Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid. By Jack Phillips/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:08:25 +0100 Community Garden Helps Locals Grow Fresh Food http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25392/ In Wilmington, Ohio families are participating in a community garden project that aims to create self-sustainability. By Vasudha Samanthula/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:02:16 +0100 New York Governor Signs Nation’s Toughest DWI Law http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25386/ New York Governor David Paterson signed into law one of the toughest DWI legislation in the Nation. By Joshua Philipp/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:56 +0100 Attorney General Defends Trying 9/11 Terror Suspects in NYC http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25378/ Eric Holder defended his decision to put alleged mastermind 9-11 terror attacks on trial in New York City. By Joshua Philipp/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:34:19 +0100 Democrats Demand Analysis of Drug Price Rises http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25370/ Congressional Democrats are seeking government investigations into price increases of prescription drugs. Reuters Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:09:07 +0100 Guantanamo Suspect Denied Military Lawyers in NY http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25369/ The first transfered Guantanamo detainee to be tried in civilian court will not be represented by military lawyers. Reuters Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:45:53 +0100 Obama Says 'not going to meddle in GM's decisions' http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25360/ Pres. Obama underscored that his administration did not want to meddle in the decisions of General Motors. Reuters Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:47:24 +0100 Al Qaeda in Iraq Becoming Less Foreign, Says U.S. General http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25357/ Al Qaeda in Iraq is becoming more Iraqi and less dominated by foreigners, U.S. General Ray Odierno said. Reuters Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:26:39 +0100 White House Dismayed at Jerusalem Settlement Expansion http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25315/ The White House said it was "dismayed" over Israeli approval to expand the Gilo settlement in Jerusalem. Reuters Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:51:16 +0100 U.S. Lawyer Convicted in Terrorism Case Imprisoned http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25301/ A disbarred New York lawyer convicted of supporting terrorism was ordered to prison by an appeals court. Reuters Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:04:54 +0100 NASA Launches Final Shuttle of Year http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25271/ Atlantis lifted off NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday on its last flight before being retired. By Shaoshao Chen/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:29:42 +0100 Climate Bill to Resume in Early 2010 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25272/ Democratic Senator John Kerry announced that there would be a climate bill passed in first part of 2010. By Jack Phillips/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:37:39 +0100 Pesticide Resistant Weeds Could Be Problem http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25269/ The pesticide-resistant pigweed has become a very serious and costly problem within the last year. By Paul Darin/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:22:30 +0100 New Mammography Guidelines Raise Questions http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25270/ USPSTF says women at an average risk for breast cancer may not need to have annual mammograms. By Mary Silver/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:25:08 +0100 Palin Says U.S. Presidency 'Not on My Radar Screen' http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25256/ Palin presented her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life." Reuters Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:23:42 +0100 U.S. Meets Immigration Reform Benchmarks, Says Napolitano http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25182/ The U.S. has dramatically improved security along the Mexican border and met other requirements. Reuters Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:12:33 +0100 Sept. 11 Suspects to Be Tried in New York http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25180/ Five terrorism suspects, including the mastermind of the Sept.11 attacks, will be tried in a New York court. Reuters Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:31:30 +0100 U.S. Trade Gap Widens 18.2 Percent in September http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25179/ The U.S. trade deficit widened by an unexpectedly large 18.2 percent, largest increase in a decade. Reuters Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:23:13 +0100 White House Counsel Craig Is Resigning http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25176/ White House Counsel Gregory Craig is resigning and will be replaced by Bob Bauer Reuters Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:11:50 +0100 Fallout: Cold War-Era Uranium Mining Leaves a Poisoned Legacy for the Navajo: Part II http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25173/ Contamination from Cold-War uranium mines poison the drinking water people living on Navajo lands. By Katy Bolger/NYU Livewire Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:11:34 +0100 Foreclosures Decline for Third Straight Month http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25149/ Homeowners received some uplifting news on Thursday. By Antonio Perez/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:12:05 +0100