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Barack Obama: He's just like us

2009-03-01T20:23:00.000-08:00

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The White House - Blog Post - Moving forward

2009-01-31T07:57:00.000-08:00

The White House - Blog Post - Moving forward: "In the weekly address, President Barack Obama addressed the latest economic news and urged the passing of an America Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.

He also announced that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is preparing a new strategy for reviving our financial system -- which will not only ensure that CEOs aren't abusing taxpayer dollars, but also get credit flowing and lower mortgage costs."

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Welcome to the White House

2009-01-29T20:08:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the White House

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THU, JANUARY 29, 12:00 PM EST
A Wonderful Day (Update: Video)
Surrounded by leaders like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and with the new law’s namesake, Lilly Ledbetter, at his side, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act -- a powerful tool to fight discrimination.
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The Associated Press: House OKs $819B stimulus bill with GOP opposition

2009-01-28T19:46:00.000-08:00

The Associated Press: House OKs $819B stimulus bill with GOP opposition: "WASHINGTON (AP) — In a swift victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House approved a historically huge $819 billion stimulus bill Wednesday night with spending increases and tax cuts at the heart of the young administration's plan to revive a badly ailing economy. The vote was 244-188, with Republicans unanimous in opposition despite Obama's frequent pleas for bipartisan support.
'This recovery plan will save or create more than three million new jobs over the next few years,' the president said in a written statement released moments after the House voted. Still later, he welcomed congressional leaders of both parties to the White House for drinks as he continued to lobby for the legislation."

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VOA News - Geithner Sworn In as US Treasury Secretary

2009-01-26T18:22:00.000-08:00

VOA News - Geithner Sworn In as US Treasury Secretary: "New U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has been sworn in as one of the key officials in President Barack Obama's efforts to fight serious economic problems.

Geithner was confirmed earlier Monday by the U.S. Senate. He promised bold initiatives to meet what he called a moment of maximum challenge. U.S. companies announced tens of thousands of new job cuts Monday in the latest evidence of the extent of the country's economic crisis."

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Obama plans fast action on financial regulation-NYT | Markets | US Markets | Reuters

2009-01-25T07:21:00.000-08:00

Obama plans fast action on financial regulation-NYT | Markets | US Markets | Reuters

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Obama - the first 100 hours | World news | The Guardian

2009-01-24T09:21:00.000-08:00

Obama - the first 100 hours | World news | The Guardian: "1 Said: 'So help me God.' The phrase is not required by the constitution, so it's arguable that he, Barack Obama, was president by the time he said it, making these his first words in office.
2 Delivered a 17-minute inauguration address, telling the crowds it was time to 'pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin again the work of remaking America'.
3 Invoked biggest cheer of the day from the 2 million-plus crowd with the words: 'Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many ... But know this, America - they will be met.'
4 Then the words: 'We reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.' George Bush, sitting to his left, looks decidedly uncomfortable.
5 With his wife, Michelle, escorted George and Laura Bush to the waiting helicopter, where the two men hugged before the former president began his journey home to Texas.
6 As the helicopter disappeared into clear skies, Obama now had Washington, and the United States, all to himself. His relief was palpable.
7 Inside the Capitol building, signed his first documents as president, including cabinet nominations.
8 'I'm a lefty. Get used to it,' he said, as he signed. Obama is the fourth southpaw, or left-handed, president out of the past five (Dubya is right-handed).
9 Signed a proclamation declaring 20 January 2009 a national day of renewal and reconciliation.
10 Completed the signing session, looking wistfully at the object in his left hand. 'I was told not to swipe the pen,' he said.
11 Attended a lunch with congressional leaders, where he dined on a menu from Lincoln's day: pheasant, duck and apple cake served on replica Lincoln White House china.
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National Briefing - Washington - Ethics Waiver Is Granted for Pentagon Nominee - NYTimes.com

2009-01-24T09:20:00.000-08:00

National Briefing - Washington - Ethics Waiver Is Granted for Pentagon Nominee - NYTimes.com: "Senate consideration of President Obama’s choice for the Pentagon’s No. 2 job will be allowed to proceed after the Armed Services Committee chairman said that an ethics waiver would be granted to the nominee, William J. Lynn III, who was a registered lobbyist for a military contractor. Senator Carl Levin, Democrat of Michigan and chairman of the committee, said the director of the Office of Management and Budget waived provisions of Mr. Obama’s new executive order on ethics for Mr. Lynn, nominated to be deputy defense secretary. Without a waiver, those provisions would appear to preclude Mr. Lynn’s acting on many significant issues. With the waiver, Mr. Levin said, the Senate can act on the nomination. He also emphasized that the committee would continue to insist that Mr. Lynn comply with ethics rules that would require him to recuse himself for one year from decisions involving his prior employer, Raytheon, unless specifically authorized to participate."

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Eboo Patel: Obama Reaches Out to the Muslim World - On Faith at washingtonpost.com

2009-01-24T09:19:00.000-08:00

Eboo Patel: Obama Reaches Out to the Muslim World - On Faith at washingtonpost.com: "Not only was Obama the first President to mention the word 'Muslim' in an inauguration speech, he did it with his hand out instead of with his fist clenched (to borrow a Presidential phrase). To say that there will be a new relationship with the Muslim world based on mutual interests means that it could be serious and long-lasting - America is not doing this out of charity, but out of strategy. To say that it will be based on mutual respect means that the Obama administration intends to approach 1/5 of humanity with a sense of dignity and equality, instead of threat and condescension."

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Obama ends ban on aid tied to abortion : World & Nation : The Buffalo News

2009-01-24T09:18:00.000-08:00

Obama ends ban on aid tied to abortion : World & Nation : The Buffalo News: "WASHINGTON — President Obama on Friday struck down the Bush administration’s ban on giving federal money to international groups that perform abortions or provide abortion information. The move was welcomed by liberal groups and denounced by abortion foes.
The ban has been a political football between Democratic and Republican administrations since GOP President Ronald Reagan first adopted it 1984. Democrat Bill Clinton ended the ban in 1993, but Republican George W. Bush reinstituted it in 2001 as one of his first acts in office."

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President pushes economic stimulus package - CNN.com

2009-01-24T09:17:00.000-08:00

President pushes economic stimulus package - CNN.com: "'We begin this year and this administration in the midst of an unprecedented crisis that calls for unprecedented action,' he said in his weekly radio and Internet address.
'Just this week, we saw more people file for unemployment than at any time in the last 26 years, and experts agree that if nothing is done, the unemployment rate could reach double digits,' Obama said.
The president pleaded for urgent action, saying, 'If we do not act boldly and swiftly, a bad situation could become dramatically worse.' Watch Obama weekly address
Obama's remarks came as he is lobbying for quick congressional passage of an $825 billion stimulus package to pump up the economy."

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Officials: Obama to reverse abortion policy - Yahoo! News

2009-01-23T08:12:00.000-08:00

Officials: Obama to reverse abortion policy - Yahoo! News

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Obama Reverses Key Bush Security Policies - NYTimes.com

2009-01-22T20:16:00.000-08:00

Obama Reverses Key Bush Security Policies - NYTimes.com

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Obama signs order to close Guantanamo in a year -posted by Tapinder katoch Yahoo! News

2009-01-22T09:12:00.000-08:00

Obama signs order to close Guantanamo in a year - Yahoo! News

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Obama Taps Geithner for Treasury Secretary - washingtonpost.com

2008-11-21T16:40:00.000-08:00

Obama Taps Geithner for Treasury Secretary - washingtonpost.com

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Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In 60 Minutes Interview - CBS News

2008-11-16T23:29:00.000-08:00

Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In 60 Minutes Interview - CBS News

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Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In 60 Minutes Interview - CBS News

2008-11-16T23:15:00.000-08:00

Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In 60 Minutes Interview - CBS News

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Obama wins 1 of Nebraska's electoral votes - POSTED BY TAPINDER KATOCH

2008-11-14T12:18:00.000-08:00

Obama wins 1 of Nebraska's electoral votes - Yahoo! News

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Crowd of 1 million could attend Obama inauguration - Yahoo! News

2008-11-13T17:02:00.000-08:00

Crowd of 1 million could attend Obama inauguration - Yahoo! News

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Obama daughters asked to appear on "Hannah Montana" - Yahoo! News

2008-11-10T21:26:00.000-08:00

Obama daughters asked to appear on "Hannah Montana" - Yahoo! News

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Obama plans US terror trials to replace Guantanamo - Yahoo! News

2008-11-10T21:25:00.000-08:00

Obama plans US terror trials to replace Guantanamo - Yahoo! News

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Inauguration: Tickets and hotels hard to come by - Yahoo! News

2008-11-10T14:49:00.000-08:00

Inauguration: Tickets and hotels hard to come by - Yahoo! News

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Obama makes historic White House visit | Reuters

2008-11-10T13:55:00.000-08:00

Obama makes historic White House visit | Reuters

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Barack Obama plans quick transfer of Guantanamo Bay suspects to US - Times Online

2008-11-10T13:53:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama plans quick transfer of Guantanamo Bay suspects to US - Times Online

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Barack Obama plans quick transfer of Guantanamo Bay suspects to US - Times Online

2008-11-10T13:52:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama plans quick transfer of Guantanamo Bay suspects to US - Times Online

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