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Ted Stevens, Longtime Alaska Senator, Dies at 86 – New York Times
Globe and Mail Ted Stevens, Longtime Alaska Senator, Dies at 86New York TimesTed Stevens, the former United States senator who was killed Monday night in a plane crash at the age of 86, helped shape modern Alaska with federal laws and billions in federal dollars. The latest on President Obama, his administration …EADS executive,... »
Brewing legal disputes could define Kagan’s early tenure – Los Angeles Times
New York Daily News Brewing legal disputes could define Kagan's early tenureLos Angeles TimesComing soon to the Supreme Court: Arizona's immigration law, same-sex marriage and President Obama's healthcare overhaul. It's unclear how the justices will configure themselves. President Obama and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan at a ceremony after …Kagan sworn in as Supreme... »
Medicare Stronger, Social Security Worse in Short Run, Report Finds – New York Times
Kansas City Star Medicare Stronger, Social Security Worse in Short Run, Report FindsNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Medicare will remain financially solvent for 12 additional years, until 2029, because of the cost-cutting measures in President Obama's recently enacted health care legislation, the program's trustees …Health overhaul helps Medicare prospects: reportReutersMedicare savings projections in disputeUSA TodaySocial... »
Obama on Kagan: ‘This is a good day’ – USA Today
Reuters Obama on Kagan: 'This is a good day'USA TodayAfter receiving some so-so news on unemployment this morning, President Obama got to kick back today and celebrate the elevation of his second Supreme Court justice. "This is a good day," Obama said at a ceremony for Elena Kagan, who on Saturday will …Kagan celebrates... »
Wyclef Jean: From the musical stage to the political one in Haiti – MiamiHerald.com
Los Angeles Times Wyclef Jean: From the musical stage to the political one in HaitiMiamiHerald.comAfter registering to run for the presidency of this earthquake-ravaged nation, he did what he has done frequently on visits to Haiti — climb atop a music truck blaring Creole hip-hop. “America, President Obama, Haiti has Wyclef! …Wyclef Jean Files... »
Turning a Crisis Into an Opportunity – New York Times
CBC.ca Turning a Crisis Into an OpportunityNew York TimesCHICAGO — At a political fund-raiser on Thursday for a close friend running for his old Senate seat, President Obama brought up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to make his case to voters. The latest on President Obama, …Oil spill in Michigan's Kalamazoo... »
Obama’s Birthday Dinner Date With Oprah (PHOTOS)
Posted by: www.huffingtonpost.com President Obama arrived in his adopted hometown of Chicago Wednesday night, and kicked things off at River North’s popular Graham Elliot restaurant. Following birthday dinner with Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett Nowcosm.com »
Obama and gay marriage — a tricky balancing act – USA Today
The Hindu Obama and gay marriage — a tricky balancing actUSA TodayA federal judge's decision to strike down California's voter-approved gay marriage ban doesn't make things any easier for President Obama. Obama opposed the ban when California voters approved Proposition 8 back in 2008, but he also opposes the concept …Prop. 8 judge strikes... »
Spill hurt Obama, but governors came out ahead – USA Today
Globe and Mail Spill hurt Obama, but governors came out aheadUSA TodayFor politicians, the daily drip-drip-drip of bad news can be devastating. Yet the oil that gushed into the Gulf of Mexico for three months appears to have helped governors in the area. It hurt President Obama — but not as much …Oil Spill... »
Obama is also pulling equipment and bases from Iraq – USA Today
The Economist (blog) Obama is also pulling equipment and bases from IraqUSA TodayThe amount of equipment and number of bases in Iraq are also shrinking as the US prepares to end combat operations this month and have all troops out of the country by the end of next year. When President Obama took office... »