2/7 Reuters: Politics

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Reuters: Politics U.S. unveils changes to foreign policy February 7, 2009 at 7:25 am MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden announced changes to U.S. foreign policy on Saturday that emphasized diplomacy over military power but also urged allies to shoulder more of the burden in tackling global crises. Senators reach deal on stimulus bill February 7, 2009 at 7:16 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic senators agreed on Friday to cut their hopes for a larger economic stimulus package and support a $800 billion compromise that would give President Barack Obama an important but narrow victory. North Korea open to disarmament progress: U.S. expert February 7, 2009 at 5:57 am BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea wants to advance nuclear disarmament steps if its aid demands are met and it played down concerns over possible missile launches, a former senior U.S. diplomat just back from Pyongyang said on Saturday. White House mulls Pentagon oversight for nuke weapons: report February 7, 2009 at 12:42 am NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Obama administration is considering moving nuclear weapons production management from the Energy Department to the Pentagon, The New York Times reported on Saturday. U.S. regrets Russia plan for bases in Georgia regions February 6, 2009 at 10:42 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government voiced regret on Friday at Russia's plan to set up military bases in separatist regions of Georgia, saying it violated ceasefire agreements between Moscow and Tbilisi. U.S. weighs new auto industry help, no decision yet February 6, 2009 at 9:09 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is talking with U.S. auto industry about more help, but no decisions are expected until General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC submit turnaround plans to the government later this month, a White House official said on Friday. USDA's Vilsack favors single food safety agency February 6, 2009 at 5:18 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes a single U.S. agency should be created and put in charge of the food safety work now handled by a variety of agencies, said a spokesman on Friday. Geithner to outline U.S. banking fix on Monday February 6, 2009 at 4:10 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will spell out a "comprehensive plan" on Monday to stabilize the financial system, the Treasury Department said on Friday. Colombia pact stymies U.S. trade job loss aid deal February 6, 2009 at 3:07 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A deal to expand federal aid for workers who have lost their jobs because of trade appeared unlikely to pass the Senate on Friday after a Republican linked it to a controversial trade pact with Colombia. Poland to tell Biden it ready for shield February 6, 2009 at 2:59 pm WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he would tell Vice President Joe Biden when they meet in Munich on Saturday that Warsaw was ready to host parts of the U.S. missile shield system, as agreed in August. Obama administration in talks on auto rescue plans February 6, 2009 at 11:59 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is talking with automakers and their suppliers about the U.S. Treasury rescue program for the industry but has made no decision to expand aid to the auto industry, an administration official said on Friday. Obama to name economic advisory panel led by Volcker February 6, 2009 at 10:56 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday will name an advisory panel led by former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to help guide his efforts to rescue the economy and rebuild the shattered U.S. financial system. Obama CIA pick may back "limited" abuse prosecution February 6, 2009 at 10:05 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's choice to head the CIA said on Thursday he would support "limited" prosecution of any agents who deliberately violated the law in interrogating terrorism suspects. Obama labor secretary-nominee faces tax questions February 6, 2009 at 10:03 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pick for Labor secretary faced questions over her husband's unpaid business taxes on Thursday, the latest in a string of embarrassing tax revelations that have hampered Obama's efforts to seat a cabinet. Obama's executive pay limits have loopholes: report February 6, 2009 at 10:02 am (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's crackdown on Wall Street pay contains loopholes, and may have limited impact in restraining compensation, the Wall Street Journal said, citing executive-pay consultants and management attorneys.   This email was sent to autoblogs077@gmail.com . Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.