CHANNAHON, Ill. (VOA) – Though the popular CARS program, known as “Cash for Clunkers” ended in August, business is just picking up for auto salvage yards across the United States. That’s because many automobile dealerships that accepted “Clunkers” wanted to hold onto them until they received the government reimbursements, which they are only receiving now. As [...]
Obama honors American workers
September 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
CINCINNATI (VOA) – President Obama celebrated the Labor Day Holiday in Ohio, speaking to members of the largest labor federation in the United States. The president attended the AFL-CIO’s annual picnic in Cincinnati pledging to work closely with labor unions to battle unemployment, secure worker’s rights and pass healthcare reform . VOA’s Mil Arcega reports.
U.S. considers new military strategy in Afghanistan
September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (VOA) – President Obama is reviewing the security and military situation in Afghanistan as he considers whether to send additional US troops to the country. A possible decision on a new war strategy follows a report presented to Mr. Obama by the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan. The report outlined the deteriorating security situation [...]
Residents of U.S. East Coast suburb protest Gadhafi’s U.S. visit
September 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (VOA) – Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi is in the spotlight this week with celebrations in Tripoli marking the 40th anniversary of the coup that brought him to power. Mr. Gadhafi invited world leaders to attend, although many Western dignitaries stayed away. Later this month, Colonel Gadhafi will attend the UN General Assembly in New [...]
U.S. commander says North Korea, China main concerns
September 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (VOA) – The commander of U.S. forces in Asia says North Korea will likely be at the top of his successor’s list of concerns after their change-of-command in October, but that other issues, including the continuing growth of China’s military, will also need attention. The commander, Admiral Timothy Keating, sat down recently with VOA [...]
U.S. bank failures rise
August 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (VOA) – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation says soured loans in the U.S. have led to a dramatic rise in bank failures, resulting in a $3.7 billion loss for the banking industry in the second quarter. In its quarterly report on the health of U.S. banks, the agency that guarantees bank deposits says the [...]
Health care reform debated in U.S. heartland
August 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (VOA) – When lawmakers adjourned for their August break, many traveled to their home districts to listen to constituents about about a health care reform bill crafted by Democrats. At town hall meetings and other gatherings across the U.S., the debate over coverage — especially Obama’s proposed public option — and how to pay [...]