Senate Slow Debates Keystone Link In Energy Bill Fight
The Senate opened debate on an energy efficiency bill with a Keystone XL amendment dispute. Leaders Reid and McConnell traded charges as Republicans push for a standalone Keystone vote while Democrats urge broad energy policy discussion. Shaheen backs efficiency measures as a cheaper energy saver.
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Lewinsky speaks up for people trashed online
Monica Lewinsky clarifies the Clinton affair as consensual and says abuse occurred only via attacks from Clinton allies. In Vanity Fair excerpts she advocates for online harassment victims while noting political timing with Hillary Clinton’s potential run and GOP responses. Lewinsky previously spoke on the scandal in 1999 and with Barbara Walters.
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Slowing Chinese economy may hit U S trade and growth
China’s slowdown threatens global growth including the United States EU as well, with Moody’s Analytics estimating that each 1% drop in Chinese growth costs the U S about 0.2 percentage points of GDP. Chinese April manufacturing slowed for a fourth month, a lending bubble stirs alarm, and growth in Q1 2014 slowed to 7.4 percent. trade ties remain strong with $562 billion in goods trade last year and U S exports to China doubling since 2006 to $122 billion. Chinese tourists and investment in the United States reinforce linked economies.
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White House urges US CEOs to skip Russian forum
U S officials pressed top executives to cancel attendance at the St Petersburg Forum May 22 to 24 amid Ukraine crisis. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs leaders reportedly canceled or unlikely to attend, with Citi, Alcoa and ConocoPhillips also adjusting participation. Alcoa to attend via senior Russian executives.
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