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The US says one of its officials was "ill-informed" in saying Britain got nothing from its US relationship.

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A donor conference on Haiti pledges to increase efficiency in the use of funds for the country.

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Defense manufacturer Sikorsky is in hot water again.  WTNH News Channel 8 Investigative Reporter Alan Cohn recently received internal Sikorsky documents detailing difficulties with their parts division (pdf).  These new documents bring to light an incident that occurred when a Navy helicopter was making a cross country flight.  After the shaky ride, the crew men were shocked to find that the “TRB [Tail Rotor Blade] torque tube” had “departed the aircraft.” 

Essentially, a very important part fell off the helicopter in flight, placing all those on board in an extremely hazardous situation.  ...   more »

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US consumer spending picks up again, official figures show, but retailers are still concerned about Christmas spending.

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Iowa governor Tom Vilsack says he will run for the Democratic party's nomination for US president.

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The rumors on the Hill suggest that the Democrats plan to reject the 9/11 panel's recommendation to overhaul of Congress to improve oversight and funding of the nation's intelligence agencies.

Of all our recommendations, strengthening congressional oversight may be among the most difficult and important," the panel wrote. "So long as oversight is governed by current congressional rules and resolutions, we believe the American people will not get the security they want and need.

Although no political observer takes campaign promises at face value, the overwhelming mantra of Democratic candidates in this ...   more »