Epoch Times | United States | National News United States | National News http://en.epochtimes.com/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:16:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Obama’s South Asian Dilemma http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/obama-south-asian-dilemma-7997.html Obama's national security team will have its hands full when it takes office in January. By Mimi Li/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Chambliss Wins Crucial Senate Seat http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/republican-chambliss-wins-senate-seat-8008.html Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss won a crucial victory Tuesday, denying Democrats a 60-seat "super majority" Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Rally Against Proposed Transit Cuts to Brooklyn http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/rally-proposed-transit-cuts-brooklyn-7986.html Brooklyn politicians and residents protested proposed transit cuts. By Katy Mantyk/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Major Issues Facing U.S. Attorney General http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/issues-us-attorney-general-eric-holder-7948.html Sen. Obama named former deputy attorney general Eric Holder as Attorney General, the top U.S. law enforcement official. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Defense Policy Under Obama and Gates http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/us-defense-policy-gates-obama-7944.html Robert Gates, nominated to stay on as Defense secretary, will face a number of important policy decisions. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Obama Says South Asia is Chief Threat to U.S. http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/obama-south-asia-chief-usthreat-7943.html Sen. Obama said militants based in South Asia represented the biggest threat to the United States. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Credit Card Industry May Cut $2 Trillion of Lines http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/credit-card-industry-cut-2-trillion-line-7941.html The U.S. credit card industry may pull back well over $2 trillion of lines over the next 18 months. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 FDA Defends Infant Formula Despite Melamine http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/fda-defends-melamine-infant-formula-7938.html FDA defends the safety of infant formula with Melamine. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 U.S. Holiday Sales View Still Weak http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/us-holiday-sales-view-weak-7932.html Consumers spent more this holiday weekend, but the early rush is unlikely to save retailers. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 U.S. Shoppers Seek Deals, Buy Less on Black Friday http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/black-friday-7854.html Shoppers filled U.S. stores on Friday, but the start of holiday shopping appeared weaker this year. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100