Obama pledges reform of NSA surveillance programs
President Obama told reporters he will seek appropriate reforms with Congress to address domestic surveillance. He urged the American people to have confidence in the programs, rejected claims of Snowden as a patriot, and warned Republicans against shutting down the government over the health care law while backing a Senate immigration plan tied to border security.
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Obama reassesses U S Russia ties amid Syria and Snowden row
President Barack Obama warned that U S relations with Russia must be reassessed after Seoul differences over Syria human rights and asylum for Edward Snowden. He said progress is mixed with Putin though cooperation remains possible on military and diplomatic fronts.
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Postal service trims losses amid reform push
The Postal Service cut quarterly losses to 740 million as it consolidates facilities, trims worker hours and delivery routes, and seeks congressional reform. For nine months the deficit reached 3.9 billion with mail volume slipping and health care pre funding dragging profits. Shipping revenue rose while first class mail fell slightly. Congress weighs ending Saturday delivery and pension changes to stabilize finances.
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