Epoch Times | United States | National News United States | National News http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:01:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 CWCI Plans for Women’s Issues http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31163/ Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues (CCWI) holds annual Gala and discuss women's issues By Gary Feuerberg/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:50:20 +0100 Female WWII Pilots Honored http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31160/ More than 200 Women Airforce Service Pilots were honored on Capitol Hill on March 10, International Women's Day. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:29:13 +0100 'Jihad Jane' Suicide Attempt http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31159/ Colleen LaRose tried to kill herself in 2005 while despondent over the death of her father, according to police reports. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:22:12 +0100 Thousands Protest Health Care http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31157/ More than 2,000 people protested President Obama’s call for health care reform at the St. Charles Convention Center. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:20:32 +0100 Federal Deficit Hits Record Height http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31156/ The Treasury Department announced that the budget deficit reached $220.9 billion in February. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:18:51 +0100 Governors, Educators Propose National Standards http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31155/ Group proposes new common-core national education standards for the English language arts and mathematics. By Jim Fogarty/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:15:58 +0100 Bank of America Ends Certain Overdraft Fees http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31153/ Bank of America Corp.announced on Wednesday that it would get rid of overdraft fees on debit-card purchases. By Antonio Perez/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:13:18 +0100 State Governments Taking Sides on Soda Tax http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31108/ A national debate over an excise tax on soda and sugary drinks is polarizing state-level politicians. By Genevieve Long & Nicholas Zifcak/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:36:01 +0100 Hawaii Gets $117 Million for Wind Power Project http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31106/ The construction and startup of a 30 megawatt (MW) wind energy project Kahuku, won Hawaii $117 million. Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:04:44 +0100 Obama Faults Washington Inaction in Health Reform http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31104/ President Obama is putting the blame for lack of progress on health reform on Washington politics. By Nicholas Zifcak/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:42:00 +0100 Major Figures Kick Off Census in Schools http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31102/ Mayor Kasim Reed, U.S. Census Director Robert Groves, and Clifford the Big Red Dog kicked off the 2010 Census. Mary Silver/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:51:03 +0100 Obama to Nominate Retired General to Head TSA Agency http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31126/ Robert A. Harding is President Obama’s nominee for assistant secretary, Transportation Security Administration. Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:34:26 +0100 USPS Saturday Mail Delivery Could Be Cut http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31099/ Facing serious financial problems, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) needs ways to make up for lowered revenue. By Lorraine Kabacinski/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:28:21 +0100 Cuban Musicians Resuming U.S. Performances http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31080/ The Obama administration appears to be quietly relaxing a five-year Bush-era ban on Cuban cultural exchanges. By Roque Planas Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:16:22 +0100 Obama Reaches Out to Muslim Nations http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31051/ Obama, in an address to Iraq, reaffirmed that all U.S. troops will be out of Iraq by the end of next year. By June Kellum/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:28:30 +0100 Major Rock Slide in Colorado Closes Interstate http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31041/ A major rock slide in Colorado. By Genevieve Long/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:06:39 +0100 Energy Efficiency Research Institute Gets $24.5 Million http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31039/ The National Science Foundation (NSF)has recently awarded funding for "green" research. By Shahrzad Noorbaloochi/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:08:09 +0100 Ohio State Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Injured http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31024/ One Ohio State University employee is dead after a shooting early Tuesday morning. By Nick Zifcak/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:58:00 +0100 International Women’s Day Celebration http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30984/ Kathryn Bigelow's Oscar win perfect beginning for the celebration of the 99th International Women’s Day. By Shahrzad Noorbaloochi/Epoch Times STaff Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:26:42 +0100 Illegal Interstate Bus Company Shut Down http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30926/ Following a fatal crash, an illegal interstate bus company has been ordered to immediately shut down. Epoch Times Staff Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:06:23 +0100 Pentagon Gunman Parents Warned Authorities http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30877/ John Patrick Bedell shot two officers of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency on March 4 at the Pentagon. Epoch Times Staff Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:35:34 +0100 Internet Freedom Software Should Get Federal Funding, Group Says http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30834/ Coalition of international pro-democracy advocates asking U.S. State Depart. to fund Internet freedom organization. By Genevieve Long/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:30:13 +0100 River Advocates Seek to Change Company's Water Rights http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30822/ Fish in two neighboring northern California rivers are in danger with one river overflowing and the other running dry. By Nicholas Zifcak/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:37:48 +0100 Delay in Coal Ash Decision Irresponsible Say Environmental Groups http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30821/ The battle for coal ash regulation continues. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:32:18 +0100 Levin to Replace Rangel in Ways and Means Committee http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30820/ Representative Sander Levin will be replacing Charles Rangel as chairman of the tax writing Ways and Means Committee. Epoch Times Staff Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:21:59 +0100 House Panel Approves Armenian Genocide Resolution http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30819/ The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to label the 1915 massacre of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire a genocide. Epoch Times Staff Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:19:41 +0100 FDA Warns 17 Food Companies About Misleading Labels http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30817/ The FDA has sent warnings to 17 companies for claiming misleading nutritional facts on their labels. Epoch Times Staff Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:13:28 +0100 AARP Classes Make for Safer Senior Drivers http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30794/ The AARP Driver Safety Program has helped millions of motorists stay safe since 1979. By Conan Milner/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:19:04 +0100 Mosquitoes May Have Spread West Nile Across the United States http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30789/ Mosquitoes, not birds, were probably responsible for the rapid spread of West Nile virus across the United States. By Mary Silver/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:42:28 +0100 Starbucks Distances Itself From Gun Debate http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30745/ Starbucks issued a statement that it would not make a policy about customers carrying guns in its stores. By Nickolas Zifcak/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:32:37 +0100