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US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

US health care vote postponed, blow to Trump

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

In a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump warned his partymen to leave Obamacare in place unless they pass the legislation to repeal and replace it, according to news reports.

Debt: Obama asks people to convince Congressmen

Debt: Obama asks people to convince Congressmen

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Obama took this decision to address the nation -- his seventh prime time address -- after weeks of negotiations with the Republican leaders failed to arrive at an agreement on resolving the issue of increasing the debt ceiling, failing which the US could default on its international obligations and could have devastating consequences on the American people, besides its adverse impact on global economy.

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

47 per cent turnout in hotly contested Kalyan-Dombivali civic polls

47 per cent turnout in hotly contested Kalyan-Dombivali civic polls

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

An estimated 47 per cent voters exercised their franchise on Sunday in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation polls

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

If the finance minister's tax proposals have stimulated demand at all, it's for CAs, notes Kanika Datta.

US House passes debt ceiling limit hike

US House passes debt ceiling limit hike

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Republicans are the only ones who acknowledge the debt crisis and have repeatedly attempted to help reverse the dangerous spending trend in Washington.

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Trump administration terminated India's designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the Generalized System of Preferences in June.

Ahead of election, Trump imposes new curbs on H-1B visas

Ahead of election, Trump imposes new curbs on H-1B visas

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.

Obama says his administration stabilised American economy

Obama says his administration stabilised American economy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Obama said when he became the country's president, the economy was on the verge of a Great Depression.

US lawmakers announce two-year budget deal

US lawmakers announce two-year budget deal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

US President Barack Obama hailed the budget deal, which if approved by the Congress, would avoid government shutdown for at least two years.

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.

US lawmakers praise Indo-American community

US lawmakers praise Indo-American community

Rediff.com25 May 2010

US lawmakers Phil Gingrey, a Republican from Georgia, and Christoper Van Hollen, Jr, a Democrat from Maryland, showered lavish praise on the Indian American community as an invaluable bridge in deepening of the US-India ties at the Capitol Hill reception hosted by the National Federation of Indian American Associations on Tuesday.

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the US.

Will totally accept election results if I win, says Trump

Will totally accept election results if I win, says Trump

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Republican refused to commit to accepting the election result if he loses, in the third debate against Hillary Clinton.

Do America's voters have a choice at all?

Do America's voters have a choice at all?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

'The American electorate are forced to choose between a shop-soiled spokesperson of crony establishmentarianism and an outlandish boor of a showman, who should never have been where he is now.'

'China's military build-up is alarming'

'China's military build-up is alarming'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Expressing alarm over rapid Chinese military build up which they say threatens to challenge US freedom of action in space, cyberspace, at sea and in the air, influential US lawmakers want Pentagon to file a report to the US Congress on Beijing's growing military might.

Trump bags first Senate endorsement

Trump bags first Senate endorsement

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The endorsement first by a sitting American Senator comes days ahead of the crucial Republican presidential primaries on Tuesday in 11 states.

Clinton backs Ami Bera, calls him 'embodiment of American Dream'

Clinton backs Ami Bera, calls him 'embodiment of American Dream'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Congressman Ami Bera's re-election bid has got a major boost with former US President Bill Clinton campaigning for him in the California seat where the Indian-American is locked in a tight contest.

Mark Warner to co-chair Senate-India Caucus

Mark Warner to co-chair Senate-India Caucus

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Virginia Senator Mark R Warner, a Democrat considered close to New Delhi, would co-chair the Senate-India Caucus in the new US Congress, replacing his veteran party colleague Chris Dodd.

In State of the Union, Obama confronts Americans' fears

In State of the Union, Obama confronts Americans' fears

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The US president used his eight and final State of the Union address to take on his critics, particularly those in the Republican Party running for president.

Why Modi-Shah don't need NDA anymore

Why Modi-Shah don't need NDA anymore

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

In its sway over national politics now, the Modi-Shah BJP is what the Congress was under Indira Gandhi. Why would they indulge coalition partners, their greed and egos now, asks Shekhar Gupta.

Mid-term loss could stifle Obama's Af-Pak plans

Mid-term loss could stifle Obama's Af-Pak plans

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

The recent gains by the Republicans in the American midterm polls may benefit India, says B Raman.

Bigoted attack on Indian in US congressional poll

Bigoted attack on Indian in US congressional poll

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The latest attack against Goyle on the eve of the election on November 2 has been a bigoted and illegal attack through billboards exhorting 'Vote American, Vote Pompeo.'

Should H1-B visas be increased?

Should H1-B visas be increased?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Do you support this move by the US Governors? Do you think Indian would benefit should H1-B visas be increased?

Raise H1-B visa limit, say US governors

Raise H1-B visa limit, say US governors

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Thirteen governors in the United States have written to senior senators urging the need to streamline the immigration laws in the country.

Surya Yalamanchili wins Ohio primary

Surya Yalamanchili wins Ohio primary

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Surya Yalamanchili won the Democratic Primary for Congress from the 2nd District in Ohio, defeating David Krikorian. Yalamachili, a contestant on the 2007 edition of Donald Trump's The Apprentice, got 41 percent of the votes polled; Krikorian got 37 percent.

Week before elections, Trump leads Clinton by a point: Poll

Week before elections, Trump leads Clinton by a point: Poll

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

A week before the US presidential elections, Republican nominee Donald Trump has taken a slender lead of one percentage point against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for the first time since May in a major national tracking poll.

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Hindu-American Congresswon Tulsi Gabbard coasts to a rollicking re-election victory in in Hawaii's 2nd District

Why Trump has left Obama's legacy in ashes

Why Trump has left Obama's legacy in ashes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Trump's desecration of all that Obama represented can be seen at different levels: Personal, political, systemic and structural,' explains Ambassador B S Prakash.

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

Clinton broke federal records rules, says report on private email use

Clinton broke federal records rules, says report on private email use

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The report by the state department's independent inspector general cited "longstanding, systemic weaknesses" in how Clinton and four of her predecessors managed the security of their emails.

Check out the Tamil Nadu Election Sentiment Meter

Check out the Tamil Nadu Election Sentiment Meter

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Rediff Labs analysed the past performance of the parties to develop this Sentiment Meter for the 2016 Tamil Nadu election.

US panel chides Bush on N-deal

US panel chides Bush on N-deal

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Jolt to Clinton as Democratic Party head resigns

Jolt to Clinton as Democratic Party head resigns

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Hours before the party's convention, Chairwoman of the Democratic party Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned.

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The immigration reform proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from existing nearly 12 per cent to 57 per cent.

Senate delays Syria vote as Obama faces resistance

Senate delays Syria vote as Obama faces resistance

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama faced stiff resistance from the opposition Republican senators and skepticism from his own Democrats, forcing the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to postpone the vote on military intervention in Syria.

US threatens to take additional action against 'unfair' Indian trade practices

US threatens to take additional action against 'unfair' Indian trade practices

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

India has been the single biggest beneficiary of the decades-old US Generalized System of Preferences programme, allowing the country to export $ 5.7 billion worth of duty-free goods in 2017, according to figures from US Congress.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.