Election 2012: Romney says U.S. seems "at the mercy of events" in world

	Click to View in Browser 09/13/2012 Romney says U.S. seems "at the mercy of events" in world FAIRFAX, Virginia (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama's handling of foreign policy on Thursday after four Americans were killed in Libya, saying the United States seems at the mercy of world events. Top Obama health adviser admits "mistake" in political probe WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius admits she made a mistake during remarks in February that investigators say violated a federal law restricting the political activities of government employees. Back on the campaign trail, Obama avoids mention of Romney LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama observed a cardinal rule of politics as he returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday: don't interfere when your opponent is committing political suicide. Blasting Obama on Libya and Egypt, Romney accused of opportunism WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For Mitt Romney, it began late Tuesday as an aggressive effort to criticize President Barack Obama's policies in Egypt and Libya by portraying the administration as apologetic while mobs attacked the U.S. consulate in Benghazi and the embassy in Cairo. Study of U.S. campaign ads finds growing role of outside groups WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Unlimited spending driven by Republican groups is responsible for an outsized share of advertising in the 2012 campaign season that feeds the markedly negative stream of ads, according to an academic analysis released on Wednesday. Romney's account of Egypt embassy incident in doubt (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has criticized the Obama administration for sympathizing with radical Islamists after the U.S. embassy in Cairo was breached by protesters, but the accuracy of his account is in question. Campaigns prepare for post-election court fights on voting laws WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The campaigns of President Barack Obama and his Republican rival, Mitt Romney, are preparing for what could be a series of legal battles over new U.S. voting laws after the November 6 election - especially if the result of the presidential race is close. Obama slams Romney over criticism on Mideast attacks ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday accused Mitt Romney of having a tendency "to shoot first and aim later" in response to the Republican candidate's criticism of the White House for its handling of violent attacks on U.S. diplomatic compounds in Libya and Egypt. In boost for Obama, U.S. getting more optimistic: Reuters/Ipsos poll WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans are becoming more optimistic about the direction of the country, giving a boost to President Barack Obama in the final stretch of the race for the White House, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Wednesday. Conservatives hammer Romney for skimping on policy details WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For months, Republican Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has been built on broad themes: cut taxes, repeal and replace Democratic President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul, increase defense spending. Related Video Clashes near U.S. embassy in Egypt Obama on Libya attack: "Justice will be done" Tales from the Trail The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. 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