Barack Obama

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September 3, 2010

Obama: New jobs numbers 'positive' but not enough

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama said he'd be proposing a broader set of ideas next week, when he travels to Milwaukee…
September 3, 2010

4 ways Obama can sell a second stimulus

OPINION - The administration should take control of the debate and not allow the opposition to define the issues. Play…
September 3, 2010

Unemployment rate rises as labor force grows

WASHINGTON (AP) - African-American unemployment increased to 16.3 percent, while black teen unemploymwnt jumped to 45 percent, the highest of…
September 1, 2010

'One Nation' to hold march for hope, jobs and unity

VIDEO- The NAACP's Benjamin Jealous defends the president's policies and unveils plans for the 'One Nation' coalition...
September 1, 2010

Nation's economic woes jeopardize Dems' prospects

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Democrats are relying on a financial advantage, a robust get-out-the-vote operation and, mostly, the ghost of…
September 1, 2010

Obama opens Mideast talks: Attacks 'won't stop us'

WASHINGTON (AP) - "There are going to be extremists and rejectionists who, rather than seeking peace, are going to be…
September 1, 2010

Obama opens long-shot talks on Mideast peace

WASHINGTON (AP) - Expectations were low as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas arrived for preparatory talks with…
September 1, 2010

Mr. President, don't turn the Iraq page before reading it

OPINION - American's can't "turn the page" since they've never been allowed to read it. What they really need to…
August 31, 2010

Obama ends Iraq combat effort: Time to turn page

WASHINGTON (AP) - From the Oval Office, where Bush first announced the invasion that would come to define his time…
August 31, 2010

The Obamas dish on their daughters' doings

WASHINGTON (AP) - It was President Barack Obama who revealed, perhaps to his daughter's utter embarrassment, that Malia had been…
August 31, 2010

Obama honors troops as Iraq combat mission ends

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama was an early critic of the war, promising during his presidential campaign to bring the conflict…
August 31, 2010

War — what is it good for when people are out of work?

OPINION - Now, Barack Obama must decide what type of president he wants to become: A Herbert Hoover or a…
August 30, 2010

Obama: GOP should let small business bill through

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a week likely to be dominated by foreign policy, Obama is trying to show he's still…
August 30, 2010

Muslims give Obama highest job approval — Mormons, lowest

From Gallup.com - PRINCETON, NJ -- Muslim Americans continue to give President Barack Obama the highest job approval rating of…
August 30, 2010

Obama says he isn't worried about Muslim rumors

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A poll released earlier this month by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center showed that 18 percent…
August 30, 2010

Obama: There's 'no magic bullet' to rescue economy

VIDEO - "We should be passing legislation that helps small businesses get credit," says Obama calling for Congressional action...
August 30, 2010

Why DC's dueling rallies confirm there are two Americas

OPINION - America does need to revisit, seriously who we are and who we want to be as we move…
August 29, 2010

Obama heralds New Orleans' revival after storm

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - And he pledged: "My administration is going to stand with you and fight alongside you until…
August 29, 2010

Rev. Wright criticizes those who call Obama a Muslim

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (AP) - The Rev. Jeremiah Wright delivered a fiery sermon Sunday at the New Millennium Church in…
August 29, 2010

Beck's meaningless rally won't make history books

OPINION - What was the great idea? Gather a group of people together to play upon their fears and drive…