Published on June 20, 2010 by Technology Slice
BP’s embattled chief executive, Tony Hayward, fronted his accusers yesterday but offered little insight into the Deepwater Horizon disaster that has flooded the Gulf of Mexico with more than 120 million gallons of crude oil, devastating coastal communities from Louisiana to Florida. Although he apologised for the accident, declaring himself personally ”devastated” and ”so distraught”, [...]
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Published on March 22, 2010 by Technology Slice
Obama Successfully Pushes Through Health Reform – America’s healthcare system will get a $US940 billion makeover after the House of Representatives voted today for historic reform, cementing President Barack Obama’s place in history. A delighted Mr Obama said the US Congress proved the country was still capable of “big things” by voting for a health [...]
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Published on March 22, 2010 by Technology Slice
Bart Stupak Votes Yes On Health Care – On a day when Capitol Hill had as much drama – and perhaps even as much entertainment value – as March Madness, Rep. Bart Stupak (D) of Michigan appeared to hit the buzzer-beater for the Democrats on the health care vote. Congressman Stupak and a handful of [...]
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Published on March 13, 2010 by Technology Slice
Obama Delays Australia Tour – THE White House is battling to play down speculation that Barack Obama may be forced to delay his visit to Indonesia and Australia next week because of the failure to meet his timetable on passing health legislation. The US President’s spokesman, Robert Gibbs, has stressed over the past week that [...]
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Published on March 12, 2010 by Technology Slice
Turkey Withdraws Ambassador To Sweden – The Turkish government condemned the resolution, saying it was “based upon major errors and without foundation”. The Swedish government opposed the opposition resolution but it passed by one vote after some MPs voted against party lines.
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