George Washington: Selections from the White House Collection (White House Historical Associa)
Truth Out (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
Washington - Democrats in the House of Representatives struggled Friday to find enough votes to pass sweeping health care legislation, as lawmakers prepared for an all-day debate and perhaps a final vote on the bill Saturday. President Barack Obama was scheduled to visit Capitol Hill early Saturday to give the House's 258 Democrats a pep talk and a push to back the top priority on his 2009 domestic...
The Plank (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
From a new cover story on Sarah Palin by Weekly Standard hack Matthew Continetti,: Last week, when Joe Biden traveled to upstate New York to campaign for Democratic congressional candidate Bill Owens, the vice president took aim at Sarah Palin. "The fact of the matter is that Sarah Palin thinks the answer to energy was 'drill, baby, drill,' " Biden said. "No, it's a lot more complicated,...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 28 minutes ago
A White House official says President Barack Obama told House Democrats that Congress has a historic opportunity for making big changes to the country's health care system.
Obama HQ (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
An update from President Obama : There are only a few hours left to contact your representative before the historic House vote on health reform.
The Political Carnival (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
By GottaLaff I'm seeing hugs all around and a wave good bye by Prez O. Presser by House Dems: They look happy... smiles all around. Let's hope those aren't just pasted on. Whip Jim Clyburn : Blah blah blah, historic, blah blah blah.... Today under leadership of Pelosi, Hoyer, etc...we are on the cusp of making a historical decision. Pelosi: ON this day we'll be making progress of the American people,...
Jack and Jill Politics (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
hat tip-Michelle Obama Watch For those of you who were thinking about buying the $150 Michelle Obama Doll from the Danbury Mint, think twice about it. Seems like there is some false advertising going on. From Black Doll Collecting: Friday, October 30, 2009 The Excitement Has Fizzled… …actually it fizzled a couple of days ago upon hearing disappointing reviews [...]
Raw Story (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
President Barack Obama, his top domestic priority in the balance, was on Saturday to make a rare in-person plea for wary lawmakers to cast an historic vote for legislation to overhaul US health care. Obama, who wooed skittish fellow Democrats by telephone Friday, hoped to bring the full persuasive power of the presidency to bear in [...]
Examiner (Free subscription) | 28 minutes ago
House Democratic leaders say President Barack Obama, who made a quick trip to Capitol Hill, inspired their party to pass health care legislation.
Examiner (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
President Barack Obama has made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation.
This Week With Barack Obama (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
The President condemns the “despicable” attacks at Fort Hood, honoring those who were killed and injured. He also commends those who stood up to help and console those affected: “even as we saw the worst of human nature on full display, we also saw the best of America.” November 7, 2009.YouTube, Vimeo VideoTranscriptHome Page
Examiner (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
President Barack Obama has arrived on Capitol Hill as he tries to round up Democratic votes for his health care overhaul.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
President Barack Obama has arrived on Capitol Hill as he tries to round up Democratic votes for his health care overhaul.
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
President Barack Obama said that the training designed to keep U.S. forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended a shooting rampage at Fort Hood.
NewsBusters (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
The New York Times offered a post-election column to match Ruth Marcus of The Washington Post in its aggressive insistence that the election results meant absolutely nothing, especially to Barack Obama. In a Wednesday article -- mockingly titled "Hark! The Voters Speak!" -- Gail Collins said Creigh Deeds was a rural buffoon, and Jon Corzine was an urban nightmare: Although there is no way...
The Agonist (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
The Supreme Court of the United States will soon announce a major decision on our lightly controlled system of campaign funding. Will it retain some limitations on corporate influence or will the court blow the lid off and cause a perpetual flood of unrestricted corporate contributions? An additional outcome may surprise and shock the public. If the Supreme Court overturns the lower court's decision,...
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aarkstore | 10/21/2009
President Barack Obama said during his election campaign he would ‘allow Americans to buy their medicines from other developed countries if the drugs are safe and prices are lower outside the US’. He began delivering on this promise with a fiscal 2010 budget request for funds ‘to allow the FDA to begin developing policies for drug importation’. Earlier in 2009, with strong bipartisan support, Senator...
evangeline2 | 10/03/2009
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks last night at the Domenici Legacy Conference on Public Policy in Las Cruces, N.M. Readout, Secretary Napolitano's Remarks, Public Policy http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1253202841305.shtm
aarkstore | 09/17/2009
President Barack Obama said during his election campaign he would ‘allow Americans to buy their medicines from other developed countries if the drugs are safe and prices are lower outside the US’. He began delivering on this promise with a fiscal 2010 budget request for funds ‘to allow the FDA to begin developing policies for drug importation’. Earlier in 2009, with strong bipartisan support, Senator...
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