Jindal exits GOP presidential bid after campaign setback
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal ends his long shot bid for the 2016 Republican nomination saying on Fox News it is not his time. He notes weak polling and failure to reach prime time debates as he leaves the race without regrets and vows to pursue a think tank plan to chart an American century.
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Texas refugee policy clash cools support for Syrians
Amid a GOP sweep of governors calling to pause Syrian refugee resettlement, Texas leaders sparked a mixed reaction as data show 20 600 refugees from Burma and Iraq have passed vetting since 2011. Houston and Dallas host large refugee communities, while local advocates urge continued welcoming resettlement as a civic good.
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Obama vows ironclad support for Philippines at Subic Bay
President Obama began a six day Asia trip in Manila with a pledge to strengthen the Philippine navy and honor the U S Philippine defense treaty. He said the United States has a treaty obligation and an ironclad commitment to defend its ally, the Philippines, as tensions with China over the South China Sea rise. The trip included a tour of BRP Gregorio del Pilar and plans for 250 million dollars in maritime security aid over two years.
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