United States | National News http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:55:38 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24908/ The House of Representatives approved a sweeping healthcare reform bill on Saturday. Reuters Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:07:40 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24887/ Pres. Obama considered options to spur growth after "sobering" news that unemployment rose to a 26 1/2 year peak. Reuters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40:27 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24885/ Investigators searched for the motive Friday behind a mass shooting at Fort Hood U.S. Army base in Texas. Reuters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:51:37 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24875/ U.S. regulators warned 10 companies for violating a recently enacted ban on sales of flavored cigarettes. Reuters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:58:26 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24850/ One soldier has been wounded, apprehended and arrested after a mass shooting at a military base in Texas. By Jim Fogarty/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:52:08 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24795/ China is now reaching a crisis point on how the regime commits to the rule of law. By Gary Feuerberg/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:07:22 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24840/ The U.S. has set preliminary anti-dumping duties from 36.53 percent to 99.14 percent on Chinese-made steel pipe. Reuters Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:42:58 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24837/ Pres. Obama thanked a U.S. doctors group and the AARP for their support of the House healthcare reform bill. Reuters Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:26:08 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24826/ U.S. House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer expects the House to pass a sweeping healthcare overhaul. Reuters Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:37:56 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24825/ A key U.S. Senate environment committee approved the Democratic Boxer-Kerry climate change bill. Reuters Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:36:30 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24785/ European leaders applied pressure on United States lawmakers to go through with a bill to combat climate change. By Jack Phillips/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:46:40 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24762/ The Obama White House Wednesday attempted to play down election losses in Virginia and New Jersey. Reuters Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:37:57 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24769/ The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday expressed growing confidence that an economic recovery was building. Reuters Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:52:48 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24771/ The US does not accept Israeli settlements on Palestinian land but believes peace talks is the best way to curb them. Reuters Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:21:19 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24730/ U.S. President Obama urged Tehran to make concessions over its nuclear program. Reuters Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:17:33 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24717/ Republican Bob McDonnell rolled to victory over a Democrat in the governor's race in Virginia on Tuesday. Reuters Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:48:33 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24707/ Finance Committee chair Max Baucus said Congress could pass a healthcare reform bill before the end of the year. Reuters Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:33:23 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24705/ President Barack Obama is constantly seeking ways to improve job creation, the White House said. Reuters Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:22:16 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24706/ The founder of online offshore gambling firm BetOnSports, Gary Kaplan, was sentenced 51 months in prison. Reuters Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:02:54 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24666/ The symbol of American spirit and integrity, the USS New York arrived on Tuesday. By Lixin Shi/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:44:47 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24657/ College tuition has risen this year, but net costs to students are down due to increased government aid. By Shaoshao Chen/Epoch Times Staff Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:43:56 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24642/ U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday that more U.S. jobs will be lost in coming weeks. Reuters Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:44:39 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24613/ Governor Schwarzenegger is respected for his business savvy in D.C. even with a democrat in the White House. By Ronny Dory/Epoch Times Staff Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:41:21 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24603/ The key number in next year's congressional election may be the unemployment rate, which hit a 26-year high last month. Reuters Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:16:28 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24605/ U.S. to exert firm pressure on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to govern better in a second term. Reuters Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:16:23 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24572/ Pres. Obama said this week's economic figures proved that his efforts to stimulate the economy were working. Reuters Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:35:37 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24553/ U.S. consumer spending fell after four months of gains, some government economic support is still needed. Reuters Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:51:17 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24489/ Homeowners forced out of their homes after getting sick from toxic drywall are losing hope. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:17:36 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24522/ Green retrofitting on the rise and America’s old buildings are set to become the biggest attraction. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:43:44 +0100 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24505/ U.S. consumers have been hit by waves of layoffs since year 2008, a trend not expected to reverse in the near future. By Heide B. Malhotra/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:52:24 +0100