Brazilian President Visits White House
March 14th, 2009 • No Comments
In a bid to reaffirm ties between the U.S. and Latin America, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended a meeting with President Obama at the White House on Saturday, making him the first Latin American leader to do so. Lula and Obama met ahead of their joint attendance at the G20 summit in London, April 2nd. Continue reading ‘Brazilian President Visits White House.’
Obama Tackles FDA, Picks Chief
March 14th, 2009 • No Comments
On Saturday, March 14th, President Obama announced his selection of food safety and biological and nuclear threat expert Dr. Margaret Hamburg to head the Food and Drug Administration. The release also included a pledge to improve food safety laws following a string of scandals, and a proposal for a new cabinet-level group to work on the issue. Continue reading ‘Obama Tackles FDA, Picks Chief.’
Iran Retaliates To US Sanctions
March 14th, 2009 • No Comments
In a response to U.S. President Barack Obama’s lengthening of sanctions upon Iran, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday called the renewal of punitive measures “a childish idea and a big mistake,”. At the launch of a natural gas project in the southern Gulf port of Assaluyeh, Ahmadinejad stressed the momentum of Iranian advancement and the nation’s growing independence, Iranian news agencies say. Continue reading ‘Iran Retaliates To US Sanctions.’
Obama: Sanctions For Iran
March 12th, 2009 • No Comments
In spite of a recent decision by U.S. officials that Iran was incapable at this moment of producing a nuclear weapon, President Barack Obama confirmed Thursday that trade sanctions will be imposed upon Iran for another year. This will continue the annual renewal of sanctions in place since 1995, and forbids U.S. companies from trading or investing with Iran. Continue reading ‘Obama: Sanctions For Iran.’
