No apology, but Obama says Vegas is good getaway
KHQ Spokane Wed, 27 May 2009 13:14 PM PDT
Associated Press - May 27, 2009 4:03 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - President Barack Obama says Las Vegas is a good place for a quick visit, but is offering no apologies for remarks some say damaged... |
Two Protests Planned Outside Obama's Fundraiser Appearance
LAist Wed, 27 May 2009 13:14 PM PDT
One will address the war and the other, Prop 8. At 3:30 and until 5 p.m., activists from CODEPINK will protest troops in Afghanistan and war funding outside the Beverly HIlton, where President Obama is attending a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. Then at 6 p.m., the Courage Campaign is organizing one about Prop 8 . "Let's take this opportunity, just one day after the CA Supreme Court ... |
Limbaugh, Gingrich Call Obama Court Pick 'Racist'
CBS 2 Los Angeles Wed, 27 May 2009 13:12 PM PDT
Republican senators continued through Tuesday and Wednesday to express reservations about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, as some conservative interest groups and pundits ratcheted up the pressure for the GOP to oppose the nomination. Rush Limbaugh went so far as to call Sotomayor a "reverse racist" and a "hack" while former House Speaker Newt Gingrich took to his Twitter account, echoing ... |
Obama promotes clean energy, stimulus in Nevada
CNews Wed, 27 May 2009 13:11 PM PDT
LAS VEGAS - U.S. President Barack Obama hailed renewable energy as economical, efficient and a job-creator as he marked the first 100 days of his economic stimulus plan. |
What's Your Favorite Jay Leno Moment on The Tonight Show?
TV Guide Wed, 27 May 2009 13:10 PM PDT
As Jay Leno says goodbye to The Tonight Show , audiences can look back on several historic moments that took place during his watch: Barack Obama became the first sitting president to appear on a late-night show. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy for California's gubernatorial race. And perhaps most memorably, Hugh Grant explained why he picked up a hooker. Read More Other Links From ... |
Calif. wants federal government to back its loans
AP via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 27 May 2009 13:09 PM PDT
If AIG was too big to fail, how about the world's eighth-largest economy? In a move with only one modern-day precedent, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Obama administration and members of Congress for federal loan guarantees to help the state out of a desperate, multibillion-dollar jam. |
Presidential Fundraising Trips Leave Taxpayers With Hefty Tab
Fox News Wed, 27 May 2009 13:08 PM PDT
President Obama left Tuesday for a two-day fundraising tour in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The Democratic National Committee is expected to pick up part of the cost, but if history is any gauge, taxpayers will pick up most of the tab.   |
Task force appointed by President Obama to oversee restructuring of auto companies
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune Wed, 27 May 2009 13:07 PM PDT
President Barack Obama's auto task force was appointed three months ago to coordinate the government's restructuring efforts of General Motors and Chrysler LLC. That included lengthy negotiations with the automakers, unions, auto dealers, parts suppliers, retiree groups, creditors and potential buyers. |
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Hindustan Times Wed, 27 May 2009 13:07 PM PDT
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! US President Barack Obama on Wednesday asked for “immediate†and “unconditional†release of the Burmese pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize-winner held under house arrest since 2003. |
Obama Official Offers Water War Help
Georgia Public Broadcasting News Wed, 27 May 2009 13:06 PM PDT
Georgia’s protracted legal-fight with neighbors Florida and Alabama over water supply from the Chattahoochee basin has extended nearly two decades. Earlier this year during a trip to Washington, Governor Sonny Perdue met with Obama administration officials hoping for a fresh look at the situation. At the time, a promise was made for an official to visit Georgia for a first-hand look at the major ... |
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