U S military role in Iraq raises combat questions
Washington struggles to define what American forces can and may do in Iraq as the White House and Pentagon seek a consistent explanation. Biden and Dempsey signal possible ground support, while Obama reiterates no combat missions for U S troops. Airstrikes continue with pilots in combat zones.
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Biden
Iowa
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Joint Chiefs
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California
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
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John Kerry
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Syria
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U S consumer prices dip 0 2 percent in August
U S consumer prices fell 0 2 percent in August marking the first monthly decline since spring 2013 with gasoline airline tickets and clothing prices dropping. Core prices were unchanged, keeping annual gains near 1 7 percent as energy costs retreat.
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U.S
Labor Department
Republicans Approve Syria Rebels Training in Short Term
The House voted 273 to 156 to authorize training and arming Syrian rebels, a move backed by leaders from both parties seven weeks before elections. The plan, added to spending legislation, is limited to until December 11 with Senate action anticipated soon. Critics call it only the best of a long list of bad options.
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Obama Rouhani meeting unlikely at UN trip
Washington reports that a direct leaders meeting between Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani remains unlikely during their upcoming United Nations appearances in New York. Officials cite fragile Iran US talks and Middle East militant battles, while lower level contacts continue.
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New York
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Fed signals plan to keep key rate at record low
The Federal Reserve signaled it will keep its key rate near zero while inflation remains under control and wage growth and job market gains show consistent progress. It plans to maintain low rates “for a considerable time” after ending bond purchases in October, with forecasts trimmed for growth and a near 6.1 percent unemployment rate.
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