By Steven R. Hurst and DarleneSuperville The Associated Press Declaring that “our security is at stake,” President Barack Obama ordered an additional 30,000 U.S. troops into the war in Afghanistan on Tuesday night, but balanced the buildup with a pledge to an impatient nation to begin withdrawing American forces in 18 months.
DarleneSuperville, Associated Press Writers Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press Writers Declaring "our security is at stake," President Barack Obama ordered an additional 30,000 U.S. troops into the long war in Afghanistan Tuesday night, nearly tripling the force he inherited as commander in chief. He promised an impatient public he would begin bringing units home in 18 months....
... POLITICO WATCH Prime Minister Singh toast President Obama: Read more about the TOAST here. By DARLENESUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON - The first state dinner of the Obama White House had it all: Oscar-winning entertainers, Hollywood moguls, a knockout guest chef and even a wardrobe malfunction. Traditional evening gowns vied with saris of vibrant colors Tuesday night at the...
Tis the season: White House Christmas tree arrives Photographers line-up to get a picture of the White House Christmas tree as it is delivered to the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) By DarleneSuperville Associated Press Writer / November 27, 2009 E-mail this article To: Invalid E-mail address Add a personal message:(80...
By DarleneSuperville, AP WASHINGTON -- In the history of U.S.-India relations, there's been plenty of broken bread and even a few crumbled Triscuits. American presidents have entertained India's leaders over fine wine and even finer food for the past 60 years -- at grand White House dinners with hundreds of guests in black-tie, at an intimate Sunday lunch and away from Washington's prying...
... Maria Puente: "Stars shine bright for Obamas' first state dinner" LINK The Associated Press' DarleneSuperville: "Evening gowns, saris at Obama's first state dinner" LINK Boston Globe's Political Intelligence: "Obama's first state dinner" LINK Politico’s Staff: “State Dinner Attendees” LINK The Hill's Sam Youngman: “Obama toasts Singh, India and 'the triumphs, challenges that await...
Evening gowns, saris at Obama's first state dinner President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) By DarleneSuperville Associated Press Writer / November 25, 2009 E-mail this article...
His name is Dale Haney, and he's Obama's backup presidential pet walker for Bo . Presidents, of course, don't have time to walk their dogs, unless it's a scheduled photo op to make millions feel warm and fuzzy. So the primary walker of Bo Obama is reportedly Michelle Obama. But even she is sometimes too busy. So, DarleneSuperville explains in a charming Associated Press story tonight,...
DarleneSuperville, AP: WASHINGTON -- Dale Haney is the keeper of the White House grounds. In nearly 40 years of keeping the grass green and the flowers blooming, he's also managed to cultivate something just as important: relationships with the presidents' pooches. Haney is often spotted walking Bo, the Obama family's Portuguese water dog. In fact, he's tended to every White House pup...
... He has tended to every White House pup since King Timahoe, Richard Nixon's Irish setter. By DarleneSuperville.Capital Culture column.AP PhotosPARENTING-WHEN PARTNERS CLASHMeals. Bedtime. Discipline. The reasons parents clash over the kids are endless, especially now that more unemployed dads are filling in for back-to-work moms. Parenting experts suggest a game plan that recognizes...
From a walking on air Associated Press: Obama lifts ban on US entry for those with HIV By DarleneSuperville, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Friday the U.S. will overturn a 20-year-old U.S. travel ban against people with HIV early next year. The order will be finalized on Monday, Obama said, completing a [...]
, , , , , , , , Obama lifts ban on US entry for those with HIVBy DARLENESUPERVILLE, The Associated Press1:17 p.m. October 30, 2009 President Barack Obama signs the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) - APObama Lifts Entry Ban for Those With HIVPresident...