Global Business News - Filed under 'Military'

June 29, 2009

China, US, Hold Defense Talks, More Planned

Chinese and U.S. officials say the two countries share a common concern over a nuclear-weapons armed North Korea and both countries say they want to avoid confrontations at sea. These were among the issues discussed in two days of high level defense talks that ended in Beijing. Under Secretary for Defense Michele Flournoy headed the U.S. delegation.

Tags: China, USA, Defense, Military, Ma Xiaotian, Taiwan arms sale, Somalia, The Pentagon, Under Secretary Michelle Flournoy, North Korea, UN Security Council, Global Development News,

Filed under // China Defense Global Development News Ma Xiaotian Military North Korea Somalia Taiwan arms sale The Pentagon UN Security Council Under Secretary Michelle Flournoy USA

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June 17, 2009

Obama to Offer Benefits to Gay Partners of Federal Employees

The decision comes as many in the gay community have voiced disappointment with the president, especially after the administration filed a legal brief defending the Defense of Marriage Act.

(Reporting from San Francisco and Los Angeles) - Faced with growing anger among gay and lesbian supporters, President Obama is expected tonight to extend healthcare and other benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees.

His action is a significant advance for gay rights and comes days after the Obama administration sparked outrage by filing a legal brief defending the law forbidding federal recognition of same-sex marriage. Obama opposed the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act during his presidential campaign.

Tags: Obama, Gay Pride Month, Bill Clinton, Defense of Marriage act, Same-Sex partners, Employee Benefits, Military, Gays in the military, Don’t ask don’t tell policy, Capitol Hill, HR, Human Capital,

Filed under // Bill Clinton Capitol Hill Defense of Marriage act Don’t ask don’t tell policy Employee Benefits Gay Pride Month Gays in the military HR Human Capital Military Obama Same-Sex partners

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June 9, 2009

Bush Is Gone, But Halliburton Keeps Cashing Cheques

Dick Cheney's former company spun off KBR in 2007 -- yet paid a huge fine for the military contractor 3 months ago.