{ Monthly Archives }
31 Jan 2009
 Career FAQs |
What Obama Owes Africa
Washington Post - Jan 28, 2009 There's nowhere your presidency matters more than in Africa. I know some will differ with me on this; they will, rightly, say that your top priority should be to serve America. Video: Obama On Shrinking Economy CBS What Obama didn’t say about Africa in his inaugural address? The Independent The Daily Voice - Nigerian Muse - The Exponent - GoErie.com all 101 news articles |
31 Jan 2009
 Gawker |
For GOP, a case of misshapen identity
MSNBC - Jan 29, 2009 Ron Edmonds / AP By Manuel Roig-Franzia So very, very much for the Republican to ponder in this Winter of the Democrats' Contentment. GALLUP: Texas may soon turn purple on political map KVIA New numbers show Texas leaning Democratic KVUE United Press International - CQPolitics.com - Vineland Daily Journal - San Antonio Express all 33 news articles |
31 Jan 2009
 About - News & Issues |
Obama Invites Congressional Leaders for Cocktails at the White House
Washington Post - Jan 28, 2009 By Michael D. Shear Lest the Congress let itself get tied into knots tonight as they debate the $825 billion stimulus package, President Obama has offered an incentive to finish early. Meredith Pro Tem Santa Monica Daily Press Obama To Host Congressional Leaders For Drinks CBS News East Bay Express - TPMCafé - Calgary Herald - About - News & Issues all 13 news articles |
31 Jan 2009
 WJBF-TV |
Senate Republicans Warn Stimulus Rebates Could Pay Illegal Immigrants
FOXNews - Jan 29, 2009 Republicans find that tax rebates in the stimulus bill would allow eligible recipients to use taxpayer identification numbers, which illegal aliens can obtain, instead of Social Security numbers to identify themselves. Stimulus seeks to bar illegals from tax credit The Associated Press Social Security on the First Date New York Times Justice News Flash - Austin American-Statesman - ABC Action News - Media Matters for America all 320 news articles |
31 Jan 2009
 Las Vegas Sun |
US Senate seeks start of stimulus debate on Monday
Reuters - Jan 28, 2009 WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Wednesday he is looking for the Senate to begin debate on a massive economic stimulus package on Monday. Harry Reid’s ability to resurrect himself Las Vegas Sun New leader is needed Daily Commercial KXNT - Los Angeles Times - WTVW - KTNV Las Vegas all 181 news articles |
31 Jan 2009
 FOXNews |
Preston on Politics: GOP's eternal flame burns outside DC
CNN - Jan 28, 2009 By Mark Preston WASHINGTON (CNN) — The only bright spot in the nation's capital for Republicans these days seems to be a flame that burns 24 hours a day in the courtyard at the campaign headquarters for Republican senators. Last Republican Standing? Cornyn Takes Fight to Democrats FOXNews Texas senators say GOP won't support Obama stimulus plan Dallas Morning News Fort Worth Star Telegram - Arizona Republic - KVIA - KVUE all 58 news articles |
31 Jan 2009
 New York Daily News |
'Americans are not your enemy,' Obama tells Muslims
CNN - Jan 27, 2009 WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Obama said his administration will offer a hand of friendship to the Muslim world but will hunt down terrorist organizations that kill innocent civilians. Obama on Al Arabiya Foreign Policy Obama tells Muslims, 'Americans are not your enemy' International Herald Tribune Huffington Post - Saudi Gazette - Greensboro News Record - AllAfrica.com all 87 news articles |
30 Jan 2009
 The Inquisitr |
Democrats attack Rush Limbaugh, raise his profile
guardian.co.uk - Jan 28, 2009 Congressional Democrats today waded into the spat between President Barack Obama and conservative radio personality and blow-hard Rush Limbaugh, calling for a petition "to express outrage at conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh for saying he wanted … Memo to Republicans: You Lost. By George E. Curry Afro American Obama vs. Limbaugh, audacity vs. ideology Chicago Tribune The Weekly Standard - CNSNews.com - Pittsburgh Post Gazette - The Week Magazine all 241 news articles |
30 Jan 2009
The Inquisitr |
Democrats Launch Petition Against Rush Limbaugh After Firing Back …
FOXNews - Jan 27, 2009 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launches an online petition to express outrage at Rush Limbaugh after he said he wanted President Obama to fail. Video: Coulter Slams Stimulus Plan CBS Democrats attack Rush Limbaugh, raise his profile guardian.co.uk Afro American - Chicago Tribune - The Weekly Standard - CNSNews.com all 241 news articles |
30 Jan 2009
 The Moscow Times |
Bill Clinton jokes about Putin, backs Obama
The Associated Press - Jan 29, 2009 DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - Former US President Bill Clinton must have thought he'd heard it all. But in a new era of billion-dollar bailouts, state control of the economy and bank nationalization, he discovered an unexpected champion of liberal markets: … Video: Clinton: We'll Make Money the Old Fashioned Way AssociatedPress Bill Clinton redux Financial Times TPMCafé - The Daily Voice - Times Online - Inquirer.net all 84 news articles |
30 Jan 2009
 The Christian Institute |
Pro-Lifers In Obamaland
Newsweek - Jan 27, 2009 Now that the political climate has changed, will those dedicated to eradicating abortion embrace abortion-reduction strategies instead? NEWS: Pastors Protest at 'World's Largest Abortion Clinic' Opposing Views Planned Parenthood welcomes presidency of Barack Obama News Chief National Journal - WA today - The Tidings - BP News all 172 news articles |
30 Jan 2009
 WNCT |
Panel approves Holder for AG
Houston Chronicle - Jan 28, 2009 AT PENTAGON: President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (right) greet military personnel Wednesday after visiting the Joint Chiefs. Senate set to confirm Holder as AG on Monday The Associated Press Holder Confirmation Vote Set for Feb. 2 CQPolitics.com Los Angeles Times - Minneapolis Star Tribune - Atlantic Online - Huffington Post all 139 news articles |
30 Jan 2009
 Access Hollywood |
Barack Obama’s ‘Single Ladies’ Moves
Access Hollywood - 12 hours ago AP In a behind-the-scenes video from the presidential inauguration festivities, posted on singer John Legend’s Web site, the President was captured telling Beyonce that he’d done her dance routine from the “Single Ladies” video for the First Family. President Obama Likes 'Single Ladies' BET Obama Reveals his Fun Side TheCelebrityCafe.com MSNBC - Entertainment Weekly - MTV.com - Hollywood.com all 13 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
 Gotham Gazette |
Measure would curtail ND early voting
MSNBC - Jan 28, 2009 By AP - Bismarck Early voting is popular among North Dakota voters, but a bill in the Legislature would shorten the amount of time reserved for early voting. House panel endorses Election Day registration KVIA Equal Voting Rights Still In Question in 2009 TPMCafé Gotham Gazette - NewsOK.com - Forrest City Times-Herald - Minnesota Daily all 54 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
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This is not the change I was looking for
Business Gazette - 19 hours ago I recently lost my job. It made me sick to my stomach wondering what I would do if I couldn't find work. How would I provide for my family? The triumph of the Obama brand Ontarian Change brings hope SLCC Globe Link (subscription) Brattleboro Reformer - Volkskrant all 6 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
 Washington Times |
Ballots to spell out need for 'X'
BBC News - 9 hours ago Ballot papers for European Parliament elections are to make it extra clear voters have to put an "X" in the box. It follows confusion in the Scottish 2007 elections when voters used an X to vote for an MSP but had to number councillors in order of … House panel endorses Election Day registration KVIA Measure would curtail ND early voting MSNBC TPMCafé - Gotham Gazette - Scotsman - Minnesota Daily all 55 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
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Vote for the stimulus, or else
USA Today - 9 hours ago A coalition of liberal Democratic groups — including Americans United for Change, MoveOn.org Political Action, AFSCME and SEIU — will run 30-second TV spots starting today in four states and Washington, DC, that urge five GOP senators to support the … Ads target Collins, Snowe on economic stimulus Central Maine Morning Sentinel Democratic Coalition Ad Targets Five GOP Senators on Stimulus Wall Street Journal Blogs The Hill - Journal of Turkish Weekly - Politico all 7 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
 DCist.com |
House Passes Stimulus Plan With No GOP Votes
New York Times - Jan 28, 2009 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer at a news conference on the economic stimulus package. By JACKIE CALMES WASHINGTON - Without a single Republican vote, President Obama won House approval on Wednesday for an $819 billion … Health Care Overhaul Likely To Slip to Next Year CQPolitics.com Hoyer Says He Will Soon Bring Bill to House Floor Washington Post DCist.com - Baltimore Sun - Beaufort Gazette - EasyBourse.com all 55 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
 Broward New Times |
Boyd, McCollum won't run for Fla. Senate seat
The Miami Herald - 23 hours ago By BRENDAN FARRINGTON AP Political Writer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General Bill McCollum will seek another term instead of running for US Senate and Democratic US Rep. Allen Boyd on Wednesday also took himself out of the 2010 race to replace … Attorney General McCollum and Rep. Allen Boyd pass on Senate run MiamiHerald.com McCollum, Boyd won't run for senator in 2010 The News-Press Tampa Tribune - Broward New Times - Orlando Sentinel - USA Today all 39 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Obama tackles economy and defense
Boston Globe - Jan 28, 2009 President Obama liked to talk during the campaign about how the nation's leader has to be able to focus on more than one task at a time. Obama 'confident' on economy vote BBC News Obama Says Recovery Package Will Assist Businesses RTT News iAfrica.com - Times Online - Independent - Telegraph.co.uk all 22 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
 AFP |
Obama 'confident' on economy vote
BBC News - Jan 28, 2009 US President Barack Obama says he is confident his $825bn (£576bn) economic recovery plan, which could save jobs, will be passed by Congress. Obama: firms need 'wise leadership' from Washington AFP Obama Says Recovery Package Will Assist Businesses RTT News NewsFactor Network - Examiner.com - Town Hall - Times Online all 38 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
The Inquisitr |
Dems Launch Online Petition Against Rush Limbaugh
FOXNews - Jan 27, 2009 The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has launched an online petition for readers to express their outrage at Rush Limbaugh after saying he wanted President Obama to fail. JAMES JOHNSTON: Say good-bye Rush Milford Daily News Democrats attack Rush Limbaugh, raise his profile guardian.co.uk Afro American - The Weekly Standard - CNSNews.com - Chicago Tribune all 244 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
 Joy Online |
Biden Apologizes Over Roberts Joke
FOXNews - 21 hours ago Vice President Biden apologizes to Chief Justice John Roberts after mocking him for flubbing the presidential oath of office on Inauguration Day. Biden to Chief Justice Roberts: I’m sorry Christian Science Monitor Joe Biden apologizes this time for swipe at Chief Justice Roberts Los Angeles Times Pine Island Eagle - Muckety - Asheville Citizen-Times - Georgetown University The Hoya all 33 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
FOXNews |
Last Republican Standing? Cornyn Takes Fight to Democrats
FOXNews - 20 hours ago The head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee has a tough job ahead of him. But while the loyal opposition gets in line, Texas Sen. John Cornyn is standing out. Slight power shift in state senate? WSFA Loss of three Democrats could be a gain for the Alabama Senate The Birmingham News - al.com NPR - Denver Post - CQPolitics.com - Rocky Mountain News all 106 news articles |
29 Jan 2009
 Baltimore Sun |
Hoyer Says He Will Soon Bring Bill to House Floor
Washington Post - Jan 27, 2009 By Mary Beth Sheridan House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer vowed yesterday to hold a vote "in the very near future" on legislation that would give the District a full voting seat in Congress. Hoyer unsure if Obama stimulus plan is big enough Baltimore Sun With DC Quarter Realized, Are Voting Rights Far Behind? MSNBC The San Francisco Examiner - GovExec.com - WTOP - Washington Times all 32 news articles |
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