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NEW YORK A U.S. congressman from New York says three security contractors, including two Americans, have been released by Iraqi Army forces after they were held for more than two weeks.Republican Peter King announced the releases of the men Tuesday. He identifies them as an Army veteran from Long Island, a former National Guardsman from Savannah,Ga., and a man from Fiji. He says they were working for a security firm when Iraqi Ministry of Defense officials rejected paperwork prepared on their behalf by the IraqiMinistry of Interior and held them Dec. 9.The men weren't charged with any crimes. King says they were released Tuesday after efforts by his office, the State Department, the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, the DefenseDepartment and the White House.
to win over hold-out caucus-goers and cultural conservatives. Time is running short, however, and he is trying to recapture the enthusiasm that greeted his entrance to the race in August only to see his luster fade after campaign fumbles and weak debate performances.He also faced challenges even getting on primary ballots. Late Tuesday, his campaign announced a lawsuit challenging Virginia's ballot rules.Perry -- as well as rival Newt Gingrich -- came up short of the signatures required to get on the delegate-rich state's March 6 primary. Only former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas met the requirement."Virginia ballot access rules are among the most onerous and are particularly problematic in a multi-candidate election," Perry campaign spokesman Ray Sullivan said in a statement announcing the lawsuit.The state requires a total of 10,000 signatures, with 400 from each of its 11 congressional districts.Despite the potential setback in Vir
NEW YORK A U.S. congressman from New York says three security contractors, including two Americans, have been released by Iraqi Army forces after they were held for more than two weeks.Republican Peter King announced the releases of the men Tuesday. He identifies them as an Army veteran from Long Island, a former National Guardsman from Savannah,Ga., and a man from Fiji. He says they were working for a security firm when Iraqi Ministry of Defense officials rejected paperwork prepared on their behalf by the IraqiMinistry of Interior and held them Dec. 9.The men weren't charged with any crimes. King says they were released Tuesday after efforts by his office, the State Department, the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, the DefenseDepartment and the White House.
o give his name for fear of reprisals.The resident and other eyewitnesses said most of the tanks were gone but police and security agents were spread out. "Snipers are all over Homs, this is something the observers don't see," the resident said.Homs-based activist Majd Amer said members of the Syrian opposition wished to reach the observers but didn't know how."They are hostages in the hands of the regime," Amer said of the monitors. "They are totally dependent on authorities to move around, make calls and even to get their food and drink," he added in frustration.In Washington, State Department spokesman Mark Toner demanded Syrian authorities allow the monitors full access to the Syrian people."We expect that Arab League monitors will be able to deploy and move freely within Homs and other Syrian cities as protesters peacefully gather," Toner said Tuesday night. He suggested the international community "will consider other means to protect Syrian civilians" if
ith some funding: The $1-per-person insurance fee goes into effect in 2012. But the Treasury Department says it's not likely to be collected for another year, though insurers would still owe the money. The fee doubles to $2 per covered person in its second year and thereafter rises with inflation. The IRS is expected to issue guidance to insurers within the next six months."The more concerning thing is not the institute itself, but how the findings will be used in other areas," said Kathryn Nix, a policy analyst for the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank. "Will they be used to make coverage determinations?"The institute's director, Dr. Joe Selby, said patients and doctors will make the decisions, not his organization."We are not a policy-making body; our role is to make the evidence available," said Selby, a primary care physician and medical researcher,But insurance industry representatives say they expect to use the research and work with employers to
pression that maybe they aren't welcome," said Rolf Lundberg, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's top lobbyist.To help make the U.S. appear more welcoming, Congress approved last year a $200 million annual marketing campaign.In Las Vegas, where travelers to the Strip have traditionally kept Nevada's economy afloat, tourism and government leaders are desperate to keep businesses open and create jobs in a state with the nation's highest unemployment rate."The industries affected by tourism are all behind it," said Republican Rep. Joe Heck of southern Nevada, who has sponsored a bill in the House that would require shorter visa interview delays, among other measures. "We need the jobs."Ocampo, who spent her vacation shopping at upscale boutiques and visiting family in California, said she would be more eager to come back if she knew her business was wanted."Everyone wants to visit the Statue of Liberty and Disneyland," she said.
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