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Religious, Political Leaders Decry Planned Quran Burning – Voice of America
ABC News Religious, Political Leaders Decry Planned Quran BurningVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP Religious and political leaders around the world are decrying plans by a local American pastor to burn the Quran. They fear the action could set off a worldwide extremist backlash. Muslims believe the Quran is the living word of God. …Obama condemns... »
Democrats attack GOP in speeches – Washington Post
Moneycontrol.com Democrats attack GOP in speechesWashington PostCLEVELAND – President Obama and other leading Democrats lashed out at Republicans on Wednesday in a pair of tough-talking speeches intended to energize their party's base and frame the fall elections. …Obama takes aim at Republican policiesLos Angeles TimesPeters splits with White House to side with GOP on... »
Rift Over Tax Cuts Widens Among Democrats – FOXNews
New York Times Rift Over Tax Cuts Widens Among DemocratsFOXNewsGrowing reservations among Democrats about letting tax rates rise for wealthy Americans are making it more unlikely that Congress will decide what to do about the looming expiration of Bush-era tax cuts before November's election. …Obama Says US Can't Afford to Extend Tax Cuts for... »
Key Democrats split with Obama on taxes – CNN
Washington Post Key Democrats split with Obama on taxesCNNWashington (CNN) — Despite President Obama's accusation Wednesday that Republicans are holding middle class income tax cuts "hostage" by tying them to an extension of tax cuts for wealthier Americans, the reality is several Democratic senators also …Obama details opposition to extending tax cuts for the... »
Obama’s ‘New Economic Plan’: Too Little, Too Late? – ABC News
CNN Obama's 'New Economic Plan': Too Little, Too Late?ABC NewsBack from Camp David today, President Obama is preparing to hit the campaign trail Monday unveiling his "new economic plan," with additional tax cuts, but Republicans are already dubbing it too little, too late. …Obama to Ask Congress to Pass $100 Billion Research Tax CreditBloombergObama... »
Rising Number of Americans: Obama is Muslim – ABC News
Globe and Mail Rising Number of Americans: Obama is MuslimABC NewsThe percentage of those asserting that the president is a Christian — which he is — has gone down in that time, from 48% in March 2009 to 34% today. A plurality of Americans — 43% — say they don't know what religion the... »
Last US combat troops leave Iraq – The Guardian
The Guardian Last US combat troops leave IraqThe GuardianThe last US combat troops have left Iraq, seven-and-a-half years after the US-led invasion, and two weeks ahead of President Obama's 31 August deadline for withdrawal from the country. The final troops to leave, 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry …ANALYSIS-Will Obama keep U.S. troops in Iraq... »
Obama on mosque: ‘The answer is no regrets’ – USA Today
The Guardian Obama on mosque: 'The answer is no regrets'USA TodayPresident Obama has made his first public comment on the mosque controversy since Saturday — a very short comment. It came when a television reporter in Ohio asked Obama if he had any regrets about weighing in. Others may wonder. …Ground Zero mosque furore... »
Obama’s Islamic Center Stance: Why the GOP Shouldn’t Run Against It – TIME
Daily Mail Obama's Islamic Center Stance: Why the GOP Shouldn't Run Against ItTIMEThis weekend, President Obama defended the right of Muslims to build a community center and mosque two short blocks from Ground Zero, despite cries of insensitivity from some New Yorkers and accusations of …Republicans Seek to Make Ground Zero Mosque an Issue... »
With Remarks on Mosque, Obama Enters Risky Debate – New York Times
CBC.ca With Remarks on Mosque, Obama Enters Risky DebateNew York TimesPANAMA CITY, Fla. — Faced with withering Republican criticism of his defense of the right of Muslims to build a community center and mosque near ground zero, President Obama quickly recalibrated his remarks on Saturday, …Obama again defends right to put mosque near ground... »