Waxman: White House Knew Of Iraqi Oil Deal
In September 2007, the Kurdish Regional Government, which runs the semi-autonomous region of Northern Iraq, announced that it had entered into an oil contract with U.S.-based Hunt Oil. The deal complicated negotiations over a revenue-sharing agreement and the Bush administration declared itself shocked at the news. “I know nothing about the deal,” said President Bush. Documents uncovered by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform indicate that the White House probably shouldn’t have been so surprised. Among the many pieces of evidence that the administration knew and approved of the deal: -- A Commerce Department official wished Hunt Oil officials “a fruitful visit to Kurdistan.” -- A Hunt Oil general manager said he met with nine State Department officials and none expressed opposition. -- Five days after the announcement of the deal, a State Department official told Hunt officials about another “good opportunity in Iraq.”
Flag Pin Just One Symbol Embraced By Obama
Barack Obama has embraced symbols like the American flag pin and metaphorical locations like Unity, N.H., in his quest to define his candidacy, writes Brian Montopoli.
Stolen Beauty
Two missing women, two investigations - do they have one common link? Peter Van Sant reports.
Is Watermelon A Natural Viagra?
Watermelon may be a natural Viagra, says a researcher. That's because the popular summer fruit is richer than experts believed in an amino acid called citrulline.
Doctor Says Pregnant Jolie "Very Well"
With a Mediterranean view from her fifth floor suite of rooms here, Angelina Jolie may remain hospitalized for weeks - according to her doctor - who insists that does not signal any problem with her pregnancy.
Vermont Town Mourns Girl's Tragic Death
Instead of gathering at a vigil to offer prayers for the safe return of a missing 12-year-old girl, residents found themselves mourning the news that her body had been found.
Death Penalty Possible For Bennett's Uncle
Prosecutors say the Vermont man charged with kidnapping his 12-year-old niece - who was found dead near his home - could face the death penalty.
Home Sweet Home For 3 U.S. Hostages
With little fanfare, three American hostages rescued from leftist guerillas in Colombia returned safely to the United States, more than five years after their plane went down in rebel-held jungle.
Black Conservative Group Rips Obama
From the black conservatives who brought you radio ads two years ago claiming that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Republican come the new summer blockbusters: ads calling Sen. Barack Obama a racist and an elitist, reports washingtonpost.com.
Oil Soars On Report Of U.S. Supply Decline
The latest spike in oil prices means a barrel of crude has gone up by more than 50 percent since the end of last year, when oil was going for $96 a barrel.
