Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Skeptics among us
In recent interviews with News India Times, a surprising portion of the usually pro-Obama Indian Americans revealed widespread hesitations over President Obama, his proposed health care reforms and the government-run public health insurance option.
While many interviewees were pro-reform and happy with their current health plans, many revealed that they were without health insurance. Yet another group revealed doubts about the place of the U.S. amongst the world's most developed countries and others expressed hesitation over the financing and administration of the public option.
"Obama isn't tackling the problem," said Sriram Sundarraj, 22, a financial analyst from New York, N.Y. "He's doing it because it was a campaign promise."
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While many interviewees were pro-reform and happy with their current health plans, many revealed that they were without health insurance. Yet another group revealed doubts about the place of the U.S. amongst the world's most developed countries and others expressed hesitation over the financing and administration of the public option.
"Obama isn't tackling the problem," said Sriram Sundarraj, 22, a financial analyst from New York, N.Y. "He's doing it because it was a campaign promise."
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Labels: health insurance, healthcare, hesitations, insurance, obama health reform plan, obama speech healthcare, President Obama, United states
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Is Pakistan burning?
When Pakistani Taliban came within 60 miles of Islamabad, nearly took over Buner, and were seemingly pushed back by Pakistani security forces, it radically ratcheted up concerns in Washington about the ability of the democratically elected government of Pakistan to hold out. Coming after the Zardari government signed away its right in the Swat Valley, allowing the writ of Sharia to prevail, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not mince words, accusing the government of "abdicating" to the Taliban.
President Obama, while "deeply concerned" reassured people his administration "can make sure that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is secure." Speaking at his 100th Day press conference April 29, he said he was confident because "the Pakistani army, I think, recognizes the hazards of those weapons falling into the wrong hands."
That's more faith than some analysts are bestowing on the leadership.
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President Obama, while "deeply concerned" reassured people his administration "can make sure that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is secure." Speaking at his 100th Day press conference April 29, he said he was confident because "the Pakistani army, I think, recognizes the hazards of those weapons falling into the wrong hands."
That's more faith than some analysts are bestowing on the leadership.
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Labels: 100th day press conference, afghan taliban, buner, pakistan, pakistani army, pakistani taliban, pakistans nuclear arsenal, President Obama, Swat Valley, Taliban, zardari government
Monday, April 6, 2009
Counter-terrorism and climate change discussed
President Obama in his first one-on-one meeting with India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he discussed a range of issues from counter-terrorism, the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan, and climate change.
The two heads of state met on the sidelines of the London Summit of G20 countries that ended with a joint declaration to infuse the global economy with more than $1 trillion and bring in greater regulation on financial markets.Obama reiterated his concern about terrorist strongholds in Pakistan, and in an unprecedented step, acknowledged the longstanding complaints of India (and China) on greenhouse gas emissions, noting that the United States was the biggest culprit.
"Your Prime Minister is a wonderful man. You should be proud of him. I think he is a very wise and decent man and has done a wonderful job of leading India even prior to being Prime Minister, along a path of extraordinary economic growth that is a marvel, I think, for all the world," Obama said responding to a question on how he planned to help India eliminate the threat of terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
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The two heads of state met on the sidelines of the London Summit of G20 countries that ended with a joint declaration to infuse the global economy with more than $1 trillion and bring in greater regulation on financial markets.Obama reiterated his concern about terrorist strongholds in Pakistan, and in an unprecedented step, acknowledged the longstanding complaints of India (and China) on greenhouse gas emissions, noting that the United States was the biggest culprit.
"Your Prime Minister is a wonderful man. You should be proud of him. I think he is a very wise and decent man and has done a wonderful job of leading India even prior to being Prime Minister, along a path of extraordinary economic growth that is a marvel, I think, for all the world," Obama said responding to a question on how he planned to help India eliminate the threat of terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
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Labels: counter terrorism, financial markets, global economy, greenhouse gas emissions, Indian prime minister, london summit of G20 countries, pakistan, President Obama, threat of terrorism
Friday, March 13, 2009
How a move to protect American workers could instead cost United States jobs
The following editorial appeared in the March 2 Washington Post:
The economic stimulus package signed into law last week by President Obama contains a provision antithetical to innovation and domestic prosperity. That provision makes it even harder - some say impossible - for companies that receive government bailout money to hire foreign employees for specialized work.
The chief sponsors of the initiative, Sen.Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.), say that they are concerned about the plight of laid-off Americans. And they are rightly critical of companies that abuse the H1-B visa - meant for highly skilled foreign workers in specialized fields - to hire low-skilled workers who accept a fraction of the pay com manded by Americans.
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The economic stimulus package signed into law last week by President Obama contains a provision antithetical to innovation and domestic prosperity. That provision makes it even harder - some say impossible - for companies that receive government bailout money to hire foreign employees for specialized work.
The chief sponsors of the initiative, Sen.Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.), say that they are concerned about the plight of laid-off Americans. And they are rightly critical of companies that abuse the H1-B visa - meant for highly skilled foreign workers in specialized fields - to hire low-skilled workers who accept a fraction of the pay com manded by Americans.
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Labels: economic stimulus package, H1-B applications, H1-B visa, jobs, President Obama, skilled foreign workers, U.S. companies, United States jobs, Washington
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
President Obama names Kundra nation's Chief Information Officer
President Obama has appointed Vivek Kundra, Chief Technology Officer of Washington, D.C., as the nation's Chief Information Officer at the White House. In this position, he will direct policy and strategic planning of federal information technology investments.
"Vivek Kundra will bring a depth of experience in the technology arena and a commitment to lowering the cost of government operations to this position," President Obama said in a statement announcing the appointment on March 5.
This appointment also signals the President's attempt to lower costs of government operations through use of technology, something Kundra has proven during his tenure as the capital city's CTO since 2007.
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"Vivek Kundra will bring a depth of experience in the technology arena and a commitment to lowering the cost of government operations to this position," President Obama said in a statement announcing the appointment on March 5.
This appointment also signals the President's attempt to lower costs of government operations through use of technology, something Kundra has proven during his tenure as the capital city's CTO since 2007.
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To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: Chief Technology Officer of Washington, cyber security, government operations, IT portfolio management, President Obama, public safety communications, technology arena, Vivek Kundra, White House
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