Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama expects Americans to support sending tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, and he is preparing to make his case to the nation next week. Analysis: Fed under fire as public anger mounts WASHINGTON - Suddenly the Federal Reserve is everybody's punching bag. Senate Democrats at odds over health care bill WASHINGTON - Moderate Senate Democrats threatened Sunday to scuttle health-care legislation if their demands aren't met, while more liberal members warned their party leaders not to bend.
Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama expects Americans to support sending tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, and he is preparing to make his case to the nation next week.
Britain is last major nation in recession LONDON (AFP) - Britain remains stuck in a record recession, official data showed on Wednesday, but economists forecast a return to growth before the end of the year ahead of a general election.