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Byline: NEIL KING JR., JEFFREY McCRACKEN AND MIKE SPECTOR AUTOMOTIVE U.S. government braces for potential conflicts as GM's largest shareholder Even after nine months of extraordinary government intervention, the scope [...]

U.S. ready to pump $7-billion into GMAC WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Treasury Department is poised to inject more than $7-billion (U.S.) into GMAC LLC GJM-N, the first instalment of a [...]

Byline: NEIL KING JR. AND JEFFREY MCCRACKEN AUTO MAKING Chrysler debt plea gets a 'forget it' from lenders WALL STREET JOURNAL STAFF A group of the U.S.'s biggest banks and [...]

Byline: NEIL KING JR. ENERGY Funds on edge over pending Chevron judgment Major U.S. pension funds are raising concerns about a looming court judgment that could hold Chevron Corp. CVX-N [...]

Byline: NEIL KING JR. AND JOHN D. STOLL The leaders of President Barack Obama's auto task force said the Treasury Department is focused on restructuring General Motors Corp. and Chrysler [...]

Byline: NEIL KING JR.; WALL STREET JOURNAL STAFF ORAN, ALGERIA -- Top oil exporters appear poised to agree to steep production cuts, as they try to keep pace with an [...]

Byline: SPENCER SWARTZ AND NEIL KING JR. CAIRO and WASHINGTON -- As the world's big oil exporters struggle to trim production enough to boost prices as demand plummets, Saudi Arabia [...]

Byline: GUY CHAZAN AND NEIL KING JR. Is there an oil bubble that is about to burst? Some big voices on Wall Street think so, predicting the oil market could [...]

Byline: NEIL KING JR. AND PETER FRITSCH The world's premier energy monitor is preparing a sharp downward revision of its oil supply forecast, a shift that reflects deepening pessimism over [...]

Byline: NEIL KING JR. AND SPENCER SWARTZ Oil consumers riled by soaring fuel costs may face far worse this summer as factors ranging from unrest in Nigeria to slumping production [...]

Byline: GUY CHAZAN AND NEIL KING JR.; Spencer Swartz and Gregory L. White contributed to this article Russian oil production, for years a vital font of new crude for world [...]

Byline: NEIL KING JR. VIENNA -- With OPEC widely expected to hold oil production steady at its meeting today, the cartel's leaders are facing the politically thorny possibility of an [...]

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp.'s (NTT) planned acquisition of Verio Inc. has been approved by a US government panel. The panel had raised national security concerns over the planned $5.5 billion (6.07 billion euros) deal.

The George W. Bush administration must make a decision soon on maintaining tariffs on steel imports or cutting them at the risk of alienating important states for his re-election bid in 2004. To keep the tariffs would bring about a retaliation from Europe.

The U.S. is studying the possibility of ending economic sanctions against Iraq on its own. The U.S. is responding to concerns that the sanctions?could have a negative impact on?Iraq's reconstruction.

The largest oil companies in Europe are testing the Bush Administration's policy towards Iran sanctions. ENI SpA plans to sign a contract this weekend to develop the Darkhovin oil field for approximately $1 billion (Euro1.17 billion).

The George W. Bush administration has created the Project Management Office that will be responsible for the reconstruction of Iraq. The office, which will be run by the US Defense Department, will operate as a contract awarding clearinghouse.

Orascom Telecommunications, Kuwaiti-based MTC, and National Mobile Telecommunications have been granted cellular telephone service licenses in Iraq. The contracts cover a two-year period.

Western European nations are expected to provide only a small amount of funding for the reconstruction of Iraq despite U.S. efforts to heal diplomatic relations. The cost of rebuilding Iraq could go as high as $100 billion.

Global trade negotiations collapsed in Cancun, Mexico as 146 trade ministers failed to reach a deal on an overhaul of agriculture. The ministers also failed to agree on regulations for global investments.

China has entered the World Trade Organization negotiations in Cancun, Mexico with the objective of securing major reductions in U.S. and European agricultural subsidies. However, China did not want to be overly assertive at the talks.

A grouping of 21 developing nations could determine the fate of the World Trade Organization's trade talks in Cancun, Mexico. The developing nations are calling on Europe and the U.S. to reduce farmer aid.

The Bush administration will challenge the European Union's genetically modified foods moratorium. The move could lead to the most contentious trade dispute seen in years.

All large telephone projects in Iraq will be delayed by the Bush administration until an interim government is formed in the country. The U.S. wants the Iraqis themselves to operate the country's telephone system.

Reports on a startup company called Mediasnap Inc. formed by a partnership between new company PDH Inc. and In-Q-Tel, the venture-capital firm of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), headed by Gilman Louie. Louie's interest in PDH's software that could track and control the movement of digital information; Louie's goal to bring the CIA into the forefront of information technology.

The article previews U.S. President Barack Obama's January 28, 2014 State of the Union address. Commentary is presented on public opinion concerning Obama's job performance and issues it is hoped he and Congress will take action on including the 2010 health-care-reform law, the nation's budget deficit, and job creation.

The article discusses U.S. Republican House of Representatives' leaders' legislative efforts to impose disciplinary measures on conservative factions and committee chairmen of the party as of December 2013. Topics include the infighting and dissent between factions of the Republican party, legislative proposals in favor of working families, and public opinion of the party.

The article reports that several Democratic Senators including Mary Landrieu and Mark Pryor have expressed concern to U.S. President Barack Obama that the flawed early implementation of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could jeopardize their 2014 re-election campaigns. Some Democrats attribute Republican Ken Cuccinelli's unexpectedly strong showing in Virginia's November 2013 gubernatorial election to Cuccinelli having assailed the Act in the closing weeks of his campaign.

The article discusses the outcome of gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia on November 5, 2013. In New Jersey incumbent Republican Chris Christie was easily re-elected, while in Virginia Democrat Terry McAuliffe beat Republican Ken Cuccinelli in an outcome that was closer than some expected. Consideration is given to what can be inferred from these results about how Republican candidates can best appeal to voters.

The article discusses the reelection campaign of the New Jersey governor Chris Christie as of November 1, 2013, focusing on its potential implications for a possible 2016 campaign for president of the U.S. Topics include the Republican political party and Christie's popularity among some minority voters including Hispanic Americans and women.

The article discusses criticism U.S. Senator Mike Lee has received in his home state of Utah for his role in creating a partial shutdown of the U.S. government in October 2013. Former Utah Republican state legislator Holly Richardson says residents believe Lee's actions have harmed the Republican Party. Former state senator Dan Liljenquist says Lee has made it more difficult for Congressional Republicans to regain a majority in the U.S. Senate.

The article discusses the views of Russell Moore, head of the Southern Baptist Convention religious group, as of October 2013. Unlike his predecessor, Richard Land, Moore believes his organization should involve itself less in political controversies such as abortion and same-sex marriage. Polling data show this to be consistent with the preferences of younger evangelicals.

The article discusses the financial dealings of money manager S. Mark Powell of Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management, who in August 2013 committed suicide. It is believed that Powell ran a Ponzi scheme in which he persuaded people and banks to loan him money at exorbitant rates of interest. As much as $30 million may be missing. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a U.S. attorney's office in Texas are investigating.

The article discusses the policies John Kasich. As Governor of Ohio Kasich has championed both tax cuts and additional spending on services that benefit the poor. His decision to expand Medicaid coverage in Ohio as provided for by the 2010 U.S. health-care-reform law has angered some fellow Republicans and won praise from political liberals.

The article discusses efforts among Republican governors in the U.S. to introduce criminal-justice reforms that place less emphasis on incarceration and more on rehabilitation for nonviolent offenders and reduced penalties for nonviolent crimes. Motivations are varied and include the rising expense of incarceration and a desire among Republicans to address issues that affect the poor. Special attention is given to reforms signed into law by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.

The article discusses disagreement within the U.S. Republican Party regarding the proposed reduction or elimination of state income taxes as of May 2013. Republican legislators in states such as Louisiana, Nebraska, Kansas, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Ohio are objecting to the projected revenue losses and budget deficits, while Republican governors support the tax cut plans to promote economic growth.

The article discusses concerns among Republicans and hopes among Democrats about the political allegiances of Texas. Although Republican candidates have won all state-wide races in the state since 1994, its large and fast-growing Hispanic population presents an opportunity for Democrats, who previously have done little work to recruit voters on a precinct-by-precinct basis. Jeremy Bird, a former campaign official for U.S. President Barack Obama, is heading up a mobilization drive for Democrats.

The article discusses political parties in the U.S. as of March 19, 2013, with a focus on the Republican Party and a self-critique published by the Republican National Committee specifying the need for party changes, such as ideological readjustment in order to reach a broader audience. Topics include Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus, embracing comprehensive immigration reform, and inclusive marketing to key demographics.

The article discusses a venture within the U.S. Republican Party aimed at creating a digital platform that can serve as a resource for voter information and other data for future Republican political candidates. Republican political adviser Karl Rove's support of the endeavor has prompted criticism among some conservative Republicans unhappy with Rove's view that the party needs to focus more on a candidate's electability rather than ideology.

The article discusses the popularity among Latino voters of U.S. Representative Steve Pearce of New Mexico. During a period when Republican political candidates have encountered difficulty winning support from Latino voters, Pearce has been re-elected to Congress several times by a predominantly Latino electorate. He emphasizes the importance of promoting one's agenda and making frequent visits to voters.

The article examines an initiative from Kansas Governor Sam Brownback to position Kansas as a model for Republican policies and leadership. According to Brownback, he plans for reductions in taxes and government spending to represent a method that can be applied to the U.S. federal government while also improving the political standing of conservatives. Particular attention is also given to how tax reductions correlate to economic development.

This article discusses the introduction of a gun control bill by Democratic leaders in the U.S. Senate. The authors outline the contents of the bill, which would limit the capacity of ammunition magazines, mandate background checks for gun sales, and create more thorough record-keeping processes. They also highlight the contentiousness surrounding President Barack Obama's proposal to ban the sale certain types of military-style assault weapons.

The article looks at how the December 14, 2012 school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut has led to increased talks among U.S. lawmakers over weapons laws. It states that Democrats have addressed setting restrictions on large-capacity gun magazines, limiting the availability of assault rifles, and increasing checks on the mental health of gun buyers. In addition, National Rifle Association of America (NRA) ratings of U.S. lawmakers' gun policies are covered.

The article discusses political demographics in the U.S. as revealed by the outcome of the 2012 presidential election. Democrats have enjoyed success among Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and young and educated voters, while white, working-class people and older voters represent key Republican constituencies. INSET: Shifting Support.