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Diplomacy and Big Business from Washington State to Washington, DC
Before he goes to the White House this week, the President of China will meet with the leaders of US tech firms that are the victims of Chinese cyber attacks. He reportedly wants an unlikely alliance against the Obama administration, which has threatened sanctions against China for cyber attacks and theft of intellectual property.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenBefore he goes to the White House this week, the President of China will meet with the leaders of US tech firms that are the victims of Chinese cyber attacks. He reportedly wants an unlikely alliance against the Obama administration, which has threatened sanctions against China for cyber attacks and theft of intellectual property.
Also, Senate Democrats block abortion legislation. On today's Talking Point,there's good news for oil and gas drilling and agriculture in 11 Western states. The Greater Sage Grouse is not an endangered species.
Photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan (APEC2013)
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3 storiesSenate Dems Block Abortion Legislation
With Pope Francis scheduled to address a meeting of Congress on Thursday, Senate Republicans seized the moment today for a long-delayed vote on a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Read the story6 minDiplomacy and Big Business from Washington State to Washington, DC
Seattle is under tight security for the first official visit to the United States by China's President Xi Jinping. Xi arrived today, but he won't get his 21-gun salute at the White House until Friday. His meeting tomorrow with the elite leaders of America's tech industry may be just as important.
Read the story33 minSage Grouse Won't Get Endangered Species Act Protection
Photo by Jeannie Stafford/US Fish & Wildlife Service The oil and gas industry, cattle grazing and farming are now safe from new restrictions that could have been problematic for Democrats in next year's elections. The Greater Sage Grouse is officially not an endangered species after all. Once numbering in the millions from California to…
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