U.S. Top News: Petraeus retains Robert Barnett, lawyer to political elite

	Click to View in Browser 11/19/2012 Petraeus retains Robert Barnett, lawyer to political elite (Reuters) - Former CIA Director General David Petraeus has hired a top Washington lawyer to help him navigate the fallout from a career-ending affair, Reuters has confirmed. U.S. soldier to hear charges for 2009 Iraq shootings TACOMA, Washington (Reuters) - A U.S. soldier accused of killing five fellow servicemen at a military combat stress center in Baghdad in 2009 will face an arraignment at a military base in Washington state on Monday, preparing the way for a trial that could result in the death penalty. Lawmakers say they're confident they can avoid "fiscal cliff" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leading U.S. lawmakers expressed confidence on Sunday that they could reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" even as they laid down markers on taxes and spending that may make any agreement more difficult. Republicans say Rice must testify on Benghazi statements WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. lawmakers turned up the heat on Sunday on Susan Rice, saying the U.N. ambassador - seen as a possible nominee to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state - must testify before Congress on her remarks after the September attack that killed the American envoy to Libya. After Sandy, EPA extends clean fuel waivers for N.J., New York City WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency has extended its emergency waivers for clean fuel rules for New Jersey and the New York City area as damage from Superstorm Sandy continues to prevent fuel distribution in the hard-hit region. Super-rich flight from California? Not so fast SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Warnings that a new millionaires' tax would send California's wealthy stampeding for the state line began before the results were final. But the super-rich may well stand their ground. Senator muses about Petraeus' life out of uniform WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee wondered on Sunday whether the transition from four-star general to civilian intelligence chief may have thrown ex-CIA Director David Petraeus off his game and into an adulterous affair. Fuel rationing in New York City extended through Friday NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gasoline rationing in New York City will extend at least through Friday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Sunday. U.S. lawmaker suggests Obama told of Petraeus affair earlier (Reuters) - The head of the House Intelligence Committee suggested on Sunday that President Barack Obama might have known about former CIA Director David Petraeus' extra-marital affair before the November election, and said Attorney General Eric Holder should address this question soon before Congress. Red carpet, choppers champagne greet Formula One in Texas AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Celebrities and well-heeled Formula One fans from around the world hit art shows, book signings, fashion shows and parties this weekend in the Texas capital that is hosting the first U.S. Grand Prix in five years. Related Video Breakingviews: HSBC's China Strategy Astronauts complete space station mission Great Debate Re-thinking U.S.-China relations As Republicans court Latinos, they can learn from LBJ's Great Society A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend