Smith says American academicians and journalists often cite a list of root causes for Middle East turmoil, in which the U.S., the West and Israel usually play a big part: a history of colonialism and economic exploitation, the creation of Israel and American support for the Jewish state, the politics of oil, Western backing of repressive Arab regimes and the U.S.military presence in the region.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

They cite improved U.S. data since the July 31-Aug. 1 meeting, ideas the Fed will want to see the August jobs report next week before tipping its hand, and maybe even a desire to hold off to save some firepower in case economic conditions worsen ( see related story ).

FORBES: Precious Metals, Other Markets To Take Cue From Bernanke Speech Friday

And the product examples you cite attest to Alcatel's U.S. market leadership in the fast-growing optical submarine network, ADSL broadband Internet access and digital-loop carrier product areas.

FORBES: Readers Say

Under current law, gains of foreign investors from the disposition of U.S. real property interests are generally subject to U.S. tax under FIRPTA, and foreign investors including large foreign pension funds regularly cite FIRPTA as an impediment to their investment in U.S. infrastructure and real estate assets.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House