YOUR VIEW: Government accounting fools the public

The United States government reports things to confuse us by hiding major expenses from us.

Global Entrepreneurship and the United States

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--How does the United States compare to other nations in the field of entrepreneurship? A paper released today by the Office of Advocacy titled Global Entrepreneurship and the United States by Zoltan J. Acs and Laszlo Szerb looks at this question. Using the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI), the United States ranks third overall; it ranks first on ...

US says electronic cigarettes must get government approval

So-called electronic cigarettes cannot be sold in the United States without getting regulatory approval, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.

British government, Muslim leaders, condemn Koran plan - Summary

London - The Conservative-led British government, Muslim leaders and ex-prime minister Tony Blair Thursday added their voices to the growing criticism of plans by a pastor in the United States to burn copies of the Koran on September 11.

FIFA delegation concludes tour in Houston

The United States made its pitch for the World Cup. Now it's time to wait. FIFA's World Cup inspectors wrapped up a three-day, five-city visit in Houston on Thursday, touring Reliant Stadium as they weigh potential venues for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. The 24-member executive committee of soccer's governing body will vote on Dec.