Afghanistan divides Obama's war council
New Orleans Times-Picayune Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:12 PM PDT
Pete Souza, The White House/The Associated PressPresident Barack Obama holds a review on Afghanistan in the Situation Room of the White House on Wednesday.President Barack Obama summoned his war council to the White House Situation Room on Wednesday for an... |
School board member apologizes to Obama
Lehigh Acres Citizen Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:10 PM PDT
A Lee County School Board member sent a letter of apology to the White House last week over the school district's decision not to broadcast President Barack Obama's back-to-school speech. |
Beth Phillips nominated for KC’s top Justice Department post
The Kansas City Star Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:08 PM PDT
President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated Beth Phillips to serve as the next U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri. If confirmed by the Senate, Phillips would be the first woman to occupy the Justice Department’s top position in Kansas City, a spokesman for the office said. |
Aren’t we all African-Americans?
The Biloxi Sun Herald Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:03 PM PDT
DEAR ABBY: “Wondering in Goldsboro, N.C.,†asked why President Barack Obama is considered to be African-American when he’s biracial. Your response was accurate, but you missed an opportunity to educate your readers by failing to give the historical context as to why most people refer to him as African-American. |
In a world of dobermans, Obama is a cat
New Hampshire Union Leader Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:03 PM PDT
In keeping with his campaign promise to talk to America's enemies without precondition, Barack Obama plans to turn his charms on Burma's military junta. |
On Afghanistan War, Obama May Have to Seek GOP Support
Washington Post Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:00 PM PDT
With much of his party largely opposed to expanding military operations in Afghanistan, President Obama could be forced into the awkward political position of turning to congressional Republicans for support if he follows the recommendations of the commanding U.S. general there. |
Afghanistan's people have advice for Obama and the U.S. military
Los Angeles Times Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:57 PM PDT
Though some welcome the presence of American and NATO troops, they say the war can never be won without a change in strategy. Among their suggestions: Negotiate with the Taliban. Take advice from locals instead of trying to impose your own ideas on a tribal society. Invite the Taliban to the negotiating table. Use traditional governing structures rather than reinventing the wheel. And spend a ... |
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