January 2009

What Obama Owes Africa - Washington Post


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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
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For GOP, a case of misshapen identity - MSNBC


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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
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Obama Invites Congressional Leaders for Cocktails at the White House - Washington Post


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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.
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Obama To Host Congressional Leaders For Drinks CBS News
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Senate Republicans Warn Stimulus Rebates Could Pay Illegal Immigrants - FOXNews


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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
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US Senate seeks start of stimulus debate on Monday - Reuters


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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
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Preston on Politics: GOP's eternal flame burns outside DC - CNN


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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
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'Americans are not your enemy,' Obama tells Muslims - CNN


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'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
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Democrats attack Rush Limbaugh, raise his profile - guardian.co.uk


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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
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Democrats Launch Petition Against Rush Limbaugh After Firing Back … - FOXNews


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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
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Bill Clinton jokes about Putin, backs Obama - The Associated Press


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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
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Pro-Lifers In Obamaland - Newsweek


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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
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Panel approves Holder for AG - Houston Chronicle


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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
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Barack Obama’s ‘Single Ladies’ Moves - Access Hollywood


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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
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Measure would curtail ND early voting - MSNBC


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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
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This is not the change I was looking for - Business Gazette

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)
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Ballots to spell out need for 'X' - BBC News


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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
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Vote for the stimulus, or else - USA Today

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
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House Passes Stimulus Plan With No GOP Votes - New York Times


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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
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Boyd, McCollum won't run for Fla. Senate seat - The Miami Herald


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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
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Obama tackles economy and defense - Boston Globe


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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
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Obama 'confident' on economy vote - BBC News


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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
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Dems Launch Online Petition Against Rush Limbaugh - FOXNews


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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
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Biden Apologizes Over Roberts Joke - FOXNews


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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
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Last Republican Standing? Cornyn Takes Fight to Democrats - FOXNews


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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
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Hoyer Says He Will Soon Bring Bill to House Floor - Washington Post


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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
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