Iran aids Syrian regime by building and training militia
Pentagon officials report Iran is expanding its role in Syria by building and training a militia largely composed of Syrian Shia forces to relieve regime troops. Gen. Dempsey cited morale and supply strains, while Panetta warned the move increases the bloodshed. The leaders discussed potential safe zones and no fly zones but with no unilateral action planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Iran
Syria
Washington
U.S
Martin Dempsey
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Dempsey
Defense
Leon Panetta
Bashar Assad
Aleppo
Panetta
Jordan
Turkey
Associated Press
Higher retail spending signals rebound for U S economy
Americans boosted retail spending in July by 0.8 percent the strongest gain since February, with gains across electronics, furniture and building supplies. Major retailers like Home Depot Macy's and TJX reported higher profits and optimistic guidance. Job growth rose by 163,000 in July, exports hit a record high, and consumer confidence improved as stock indexes climbed near yearly highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Home Depot
Macy’s
TJX Cos
TJ. Maxx
James Donnelly
Tadpole
Donnelly
U.S
Sequester Looms Over Domestic Programs in 2013
Washington warns automatic across the board cuts will hit domestic programs including air traffic control FBI border patrol park rangers farm subsidies and weather service Furloughs are likely as the sequester begins January 2 with exemptions for Social Security Medicaid food stamps veterans health care and pensions The debate centers on a stubborn budget stalemate and potential fiscal cliff negotiations after the election detailing impact and likely agency responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Border Patrol
Weather Service
Congress
White House
Pentagon
Richard Kogan
Center
National Weather Service
Congressional
George W. Bush
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Dempsey
THE
Wall Street
Jobs
Seth Perlman AP
Tony Frost
Frost Farms
Tallula
Ill
Central Illinois
Dillard's
Boys & Girls
Dillards
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!