David Carney

Boehner’s ‘Plan B’ Failure Leaves Him Without Alternative

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner’s “Plan B” wasn’t supposed to be his real plan.

Australia Upsets Germany 2-1 in Soccer Exhibition Game; Ghana Ties England

Australia scored twice in the second half to beat Germany 2-1 in a soccer exhibition match, while an injury-time goal gave Ghana a 1-1 tie with England.

Gingrich’s Presidential Bid Suffers Blow With Mass Resignations of Aides

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich vowed to continue his campaign amid skepticism that he can recover from resignations of his top staff members and lagging fundraising.

Perry Courting Presidential Run Calls Iowans While Wooing Donors

Texas Governor Rick Perry, weighing a campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, spent 20 minutes last month talking with Iowa retiree Joanie Scotter about jobs, border security and President Barack Obama.

Super PACs Line Their Coffers for 2012 Battle: Albert R. Hunt

Mike Toomey, Bill Burton and Edward Conard: Each of these men is a close ally of one of the would-be next presidents of the United States. All three insist they have no involvement in their close associates’ campaigns.

Secret Election Financing Surges With Evasion of IRS Scrutiny

Last May, New York lawyer John Cahill filed an application with the Internal Revenue Service for a tax exemption for Revere America, a group pushing for the repeal of President Obama’s health care law.

Australia Selects 23-Man Squad for Next Month's Asian Cup Soccer in Qatar

Australia soccer coach Holger Osieck named the following 23-man squad for the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar next month.

Australia, Japan Reach Asian Cup Final After Wins Over Uzbeks, South Korea

Australia routed Uzbekistan 6-0 to reach the final of soccer’s Asian Cup against Japan, which defeated South Korea in a penalty shootout.

Socceroos Pick Newcomer Ognenovski Alongside Stars in Squad to Face Egypt

Australia picked defender Sasa Ognenovski for the first time in a 20-man squad for the Nov. 17 soccer exhibition against Egypt in Cairo.

Socceroos Recall Bresciano After 19-Month Absence for World Cup Qualifier

Australia drafted midfielder Mark Bresciano into its squad after a 19-month absence for next week’s soccer World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia

"The point is, you have to do something to get the White House to come more to our side."

- David Carney on Dec 20, 2012

Australia

Tesla’s Straubel Keeps Motors Rolling as Stock Surges 57%

U.S. Stocks Advance on Increased Optimism Over Economy

Lehman Reaches Beyond Grave Seeking Millions From Nonprofits

S&P 500 Rises on U.S. Optimism While Metals Fall on China

IRS ‘Mistakes’ Not From Partisanship, Acting Chief Says