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TAKE A LOOK-Latest from the U.S. presidential campaign
Reuters: [2008-05-17 02:41:00]
U.S. Democratic presidential frontrunner Barack Obama fiercely
attacked President George W. Bush for suggesting Democrats would
like to appease terrorists.
Bush, speaking to the Israeli parliament, suggested a pledge
by the party's presidential front-runner Barack Obama to meet
Iran's leader was akin to appeasement of Nazi Germany.
Former candidate John Edwards said he would not be Obama's
vice presidential running mate.
Double-click on the code in brackets to see the latest
stories. If no story appears, click on the headline.
NEWS STORIES
> Obama attacks Bush over 'appeasement' remarks [ID:nN16392660]
> McCain says Obama, Clinton threaten gun rights [ID:nN16442787]
> Huckabee jokes to NRA of gun aimed at Obama [ID:nN15189542]
> McCain: U.S. can win Iraq war by 2013 [ID:nN15189542]
> Edwards rules out vice presidential run [ID:nN16401634]
> U.S. Republicans scramble in wake of defeats [ID:nN14542372]
> Steelworkers Union backs Obama for White House [ID:nN15288216]
> McCain's wife urged to release tax returns [ID:nN14546167]
> Three former U.S. SEC chairmen endorse Obama [ID:nN14485914]
> Obama compares US housing crisis to Depression [ID:nN13446999]
> Pastor who backed McCain apologizes for remarks [ID:nN13435889]
POLLS
> McCain runs strong despite low Bush ratings-poll[ID:nN12340098]
> Gas prices hurt but tax holiday no solution [ID:nN15510057]
> Obama damaged by Wright flap-USA Today/Gallup [ID:nN05368680]
ANALYSES/SIDEBARS
> Hard for Clinton to give up while still winning [ID:nN13443564]
> McCain urges UK-style sessions for US president [ID:nN15176157]
> U.S. Democrats win Mississippi special election [ID:nN13446767]
> Gas tax battle was a political gift to Obama [ID:nN08383175]
> Democrats divide by race, gender, class [ID:nN07385836]
> How Obama got his momentum back [ID:nN0728436]
FACTBOXES
> Presidential candidates' views on gay marriage [ID:nN15343012]
> Reaction to Bush 'appeasement' remark [ID:nN15292434]
> Should president talk with foreign adversaries? [ID:nN15309170]
> Edwards endorses Obama in Democratic race [ID:nN14537562]
> High-profile, uncommitted Democrats [ID:nN14540512]
> Results in West Virginia primary [ID:nN07534801]
> Why does Hillary Clinton keep running? [ID:nN13441629]
> Key dates in the U.S. presidential campaign [ID:nN22326375]
> Delegate counts for U.S. presidential candidates[ID:nN16424740]
> Scenarios in U.S. political race [ID:nN07526632]
> Democrats split in support for Clinton, Obama [ID:nN04297201]
> Should a president talk with foreign enemies [ID:nN15309170]
> Reaction to Bush appeasement remark [ID:nN15292434]
> Clinton's proposals to lift gasoline tax [ID:nN05383474]
> Profiles of U.S. presidential hopefuls [ID:nN22367925]
> Which Democrat has won each U.S. primary/caucus [ID:nN05214328]
> Presidential candidates on environment, energy [ID:nN22312438]
> U.S. presidential candidates on nuclear energy [ID:nN06439370]
> U.S. presidential candidates on gas prices [ID:nN28496939]
> U.S. presidential candidates on Iran [ID:nN05376027]
> U.S. presidential candidates on jobs data [ID:nN02339078]
> U.S. presidential candidates' economy plans [ID:nN15477578]
> U.S. presidential candidates' health plans [ID:nN29375459]
> U.S. presidential candidates on Iraq withdrawal [ID:nN11371782]
> U.S. presidential candidates on energy issues [ID:nN30518822]
> U.S. presidential candidates' poverty proposals [ID:nN29215896]
> U.S. presidential candidates on job losses [ID:nN04327243]
> U.S. presidential candidates and gun control [ID:nN18624910]
> U.S. ballot initiatives and the 2008 election [ID:nN19361035]
> U.S. presidential political terms [ID:nN04464857]
(For more about the U.S. political campaign, visit Reuters "Tales
from the Trail: 2008" online at
http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/)
((Compiled by World Desk Americas; +1 202 898 8457))
Keywords: USA POLITICS/TAKEALOOK
TAKE A LOOK-Latest from the U.S. presidential campaign
Reuters: [2008-05-16 23:41:00]
U.S. Democratic presidential frontrunner Barack Obama fiercely
attacked President George W. Bush for suggesting Democrats would
like to appease terrorists.
Bush, speaking to the Israeli parliament, suggested a pledge
by the party's presidential front-runner Barack Obama to meet
Iran's leader was akin to appeasement of Nazi Germany.
Former candidate John Edwards said he would not be Obama's
vice presidential running mate.
Double-click on the code in brackets to see the latest
stories. If no story appears, click on the headline.
NEWS STORIES
> Obama attacks Bush over 'appeasement' remarks [ID:nN16392660]
> McCain says Obama, Clinton threaten gun rights [ID:nN16442787]
> McCain: U.S. can win Iraq war by 2013 [ID:nN15189542]
> Edwards rules out vice presidential run [ID:nN16401634]
> U.S. Republicans scramble in wake of defeats [ID:nN14542372]
> Steelworkers Union backs Obama for White House [ID:nN15288216]
> McCain's wife urged to release tax returns [ID:nN14546167]
> Three former U.S. SEC chairmen endorse Obama [ID:nN14485914]
> Obama compares US housing crisis to Depression [ID:nN13446999]
> Pastor who backed McCain apologizes for remarks [ID:nN13435889]
POLLS
> McCain runs strong despite low Bush ratings-poll[ID:nN12340098]
> Gas prices hurt but tax holiday no solution [ID:nN15510057]
> Obama damaged by Wright flap-USA Today/Gallup [ID:nN05368680]
ANALYSES/SIDEBARS
> Hard for Clinton to give up while still winning [ID:nN13443564]
> McCain urges UK-style sessions for US president [ID:nN15176157]
> U.S. Democrats win Mississippi special election [ID:nN13446767]
> Gas tax battle was a political gift to Obama [ID:nN08383175]
> Democrats divide by race, gender, class [ID:nN07385836]
> How Obama got his momentum back [ID:nN0728436]
FACTBOXES
> Presidential candidates' views on gay marriage [ID:nN15343012]
> Reaction to Bush 'appeasement' remark [ID:nN15292434]
> Should president talk with foreign adversaries? [ID:nN15309170]
> Edwards endorses Obama in Democratic race [ID:nN14537562]
> High-profile, uncommitted Democrats [ID:nN14540512]
> Results in West Virginia primary [ID:nN07534801]
> Why does Hillary Clinton keep running? [ID:nN13441629]
> Key dates in the U.S. presidential campaign [ID:nN22326375]
> Delegate counts for U.S. presidential candidates[ID:nN16424740]
> Scenarios in U.S. political race [ID:nN07526632]
> Democrats split in support for Clinton, Obama [ID:nN04297201]
> Should a president talk with foreign enemies [ID:nN15309170]
> Reaction to Bush appeasement remark [ID:nN15292434]
> Clinton's proposals to lift gasoline tax [ID:nN05383474]
> Profiles of U.S. presidential hopefuls [ID:nN22367925]
> Which Democrat has won each U.S. primary/caucus [ID:nN05214328]
> Presidential candidates on environment, energy [ID:nN22312438]
> U.S. presidential candidates on nuclear energy [ID:nN06439370]
> U.S. presidential candidates on gas prices [ID:nN28496939]
> U.S. presidential candidates on Iran [ID:nN05376027]
> U.S. presidential candidates on jobs data [ID:nN02339078]
> U.S. presidential candidates' economy plans [ID:nN15477578]
> U.S. presidential candidates' health plans [ID:nN29375459]
> U.S. presidential candidates on Iraq withdrawal [ID:nN11371782]
> U.S. presidential candidates on energy issues [ID:nN30518822]
> U.S. presidential candidates' poverty proposals [ID:nN29215896]
> U.S. presidential candidates on job losses [ID:nN04327243]
> U.S. presidential candidates and gun control [ID:nN18624910]
> U.S. ballot initiatives and the 2008 election [ID:nN19361035]
> U.S. presidential political terms [ID:nN04464857]
(For more about the U.S. political campaign, visit Reuters "Tales
from the Trail: 2008" online at
http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/)
((Compiled by World Desk Americas; +1 202 898 8457))
Keywords: USA POLITICS/TAKEALOOK
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Reuters: [2008-05-16 22:49:00]
TO HAVE EVENTS INCLUDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE WASHINGTON
NEWSROOM AT 202-898-8370/202-898-8318, OR BY FAX AT
202-898-8383 OR 202-842-2527
THIS DIARY IS FILED DAILY.
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MEETINGS
FOMC MEETING DATES (one-day meetings on Tuesday; two-day
meetings Tuesday-Wednesday, except where noted. Decision
released on second day of two-day meetings)
2008
June 24-25 (Decision expected at 1415 EDT/1815 GMT)
August 5 (Decision expected at 1415 EDT/1815 GMT)
September 16 (Decision expected at 1415 EDT/1815 GMT)
October 28-29 (Decision expected at 1415 EDT/1815 GMT)
December 16 (Decision expected at 1415 EST/1915 GMT)
2009
January 27-28 (Decision expected at 1415 EST/1915 GMT)
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FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN BEN BERNANKE
Thursday-Friday, May 29-30
BASEL, Switzerland - Bank for International Settlements'
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision hosts "Risk Transfer
Mechanisms and Financial Stability" conference. Speakers
include (INVITED) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Details TBA. Information:
http://www.bis.org/bcbs/events/rtf08rtmfs.htm
Wednesday, June 4
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - (INVITED) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben
Bernanke speaks at Harvard University, 1400 EDT/1800 GMT.
Speech topic, Q&A, other details TBA. Harvard Yard,
Tercentenary Theater. Contact: 617 495-1585. Information:
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2008/04.10/99-classday.html
Monday, June 9
CHATHAM, Mass. - (INVITED) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben
Bernanke gives dinner speech before the Federal Reserve Bank of
Boston "Understanding Inflation and the Implications for
Monetary Policy: A Phillips Curve Retrospective" conference,
1800 EDT/2200 GMT. Other details TBA. Wequassett Inn, Pleasant
Bay Road. Contact: Tom Lavelle, 617 973 3647 or
Thomas.L.Lavelle@bos.frb.org; or Donna Dulski, 617 973-3029 or
Donna.Dulski@bosfrb.org; hotel 800 225 7125. Information:
http://www.bos.frb.org/phillips2008
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OTHER FED OFFICIALS
Saturday, May 17
ATLANTA - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis
Lockhart speaks on "International Capital Flows" before the
Southern Center for International Studies Young Professionals
Program on Globalization and Emerging Economies, 0900 EDT/1300
GMT. Audience Q&A expected. No media Q&A. Goizueta Business
School at Emory University, main auditorium, 1300 Clifton Rd.
Contact: Anitha Vadavatha, 678 596 5573 or animac267@gmail.com
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
President Richard Fisher gives commencement address at Admiral
Farragut Academy, 0920 EDT/1320 GMT. No Q&A. NOTE: No
discussion of the economy or monetary policy. Admiral Farragut
Academy, 501 Park Street North. Must RSVP: James Hoard, 214 922
5307 or james.hoard@dal.frb.org
Tuesday, May 20
NEW ORLEANS - Federal Reserve Board Governor Donald Kohn
speaks on the economic outlook before the National Conference
on Public Employee Retirement Systems Annual Conference, 0800
CDT/0900 EDT/1300 GMT. No Q&A. Hilton New Orleans, 2 Poydras
Street. Must RSVP: Ryan Francis, 202 624-1489 or 202 270-7489
Wednesday, May 21
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Board Governor Kevin Warsh
speaks on "Using the Federal Funds Rate in Extraordinary Times"
before an Exchequer Club luncheon, 1300 EDT/1700 GMT. Audience
Q&A expected. St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th Street N.W. Must RSVP:
Nancy Wilkins, 202 326 5803
Thursday, May 22
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. - Federal Reserve Board Governor
Randall Kroszner speaks on "Prospects for Recovery and Repair
of Mortgage Markets" before the Conference of State Bank
Supervisors (CSBS) 2008 Annual Meeting and Conference, 0900
EDT/1300 GMT. Audience Q&As expected. Amelia Island Plantation,
6800 First Coast Highway. Must RSVP: Mary White, 202 728 5715,
Tonita Allers, 202 728 5704 or Mary Beth Quist, 202 728 5722.
Hotel: 904 261 6161. Information:
http://www.csbs.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=15582
DIARY-U.S. Treasuries, Monday, May 19
Reuters: [2008-05-16 22:41:00]
ALL TIMES EDT/GMT
TREASURY DEPARTMENT:
Treasury Department announces weekly sale of 4-week bills,
11 a.m. (1500 GMT)
Treasury's Department's weekly sale of 3-, 6-month bills, 1
p.m. (1700 GMT)
FEDERAL RESERVE:
The Federal Reserve announces details of a Term Auction
Facility auction, 10 a.m. (1400 GMT)
ECONOMIC INDICATORS:
The Conference Board releases its report on April leading
economic indicators, 10 a.m. (1400 GMT). Economists in a
Reuters survey forecast an unchanged reading, following a 0.1
increase in March.
((U.S. Treasury Desk; +1-646-223-6300))
Keywords: DIARY USTREASURIES
US business loans rose $1.1 bln in latest week-Fed
Reuters: [2008-05-16 22:18:00]
WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - Commercial and industrial
loans on the books at U.S. commercial banks rose in the latest
week, the Federal Reserve said on Friday.
WEEK ENDED May 7 (Seasonally adjusted, billions of dollars)
Business loans..........1,491.9 up............1.1
Govt, agency securities.1,112.9 up............3.4
Large time deposits.....2,071.1 down..........0.2
((To access stories on Fed policy click on [FED/AHEAD]))
(Reporting by David Lawder)
((david.lawder@thomsonreuters.com; +1 202 898 8395; Reuters
Messaging: david.lawder.reuters.com@reuters.net))
Keywords: USA LOANS/
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