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A missile defence system covering all Nato countries has been agreed at the alliance's summit in Lisbon, US President Barack Obama has said.

The shield would cover all Nato members in Europe and North America.

Nato is also backing the swift ratification of the Start treaty between the US and Russia, cutting nuclear weapon stockpiles.

The...

Small, but Hopeful, Signs in Employment, Factory Output and Growth

The improving economic picture was further bolstered by a third report on Thursday showing a measure of future economic activity increased 0.5 percent in October.

While the data is the latest to show the economy shaking off a summer slowdown, it is unlikely to deter the...

12 Facts That Will Blow Your Mind – Federal Employees And Members Of Congress Are Getting Rich While Those Of Us Who Pay Their Salaries Suffer



Do you remember the days when getting elected to Congress or choosing to work for the government was referred to as "public service"? The idea was that you would be making a sacrifice for the...

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Barack Obama will honor former President George H.W. Bush with the Medal of Freedom

President Obama dropped a bipartisan bombshell today, announcing he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom next year to ex-President George H.W. Bush.

The magnanimous gesture of bestowing the nation’s highest civilian honor to the 41st U.S. President...