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Multiple disasters put FEMA in a funding bind The Washington Times Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:14 PM PDT The Obama administration is giving itself high marks for its emergency response to Hurricane Irene, except for one problem - the government's disaster fund is going broke. The Federal Emergency Management Agency invoked its "immediate needs" funding provision over the weekend, redirecting money for hurricane cleanup on the East Coast ... Prez's uncle arrested for drunk driving New York Daily News Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:07 PM PDT President Barack Obama 's uncle was stopped on suspicion of drunken driving in Massachusetts, told police he planned to arrange bail through the White House and is being held without bail by federal immigration officials, authorities said Monday. FACTBOX - Obama picks labour economist as top aide The Star Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday named Princeton professor Alan Krueger as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, replacing Austan Goolsbee who has returned to teaching. Obama goes all-out to avoid Katrina mistakes Washington Examiner Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:03 PM PDT Hayley Peterson Examiner Staff Writer Follow Her @hcpeterson President Obama began preparing for Hurricane Irene long before he was elected president. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, then-Sen. Obama condemned the Federal Emergency Management Agency for being "not just incompetent, but paralyzed and powerless." He criticized former President George W. Bush for watching Katrina ... House GOP to collide with Obama over jobs Washington Examiner Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:03 PM PDT Susan Ferrechio Chief Congressional Correspondent Follow her @susanferrechio With a week left before Congress returns from summer recess, Republican lawmakers on Monday unveiled a jobs agenda that puts them on a collision course with President Obama, who will release a competing jobs package after Labor Day. House Majority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., outlined his party's plans to ... Barack Obama's uncle on drink driving arrest: 'I will call the White House' Daily Telegraph Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:03 PM PDT Barack Obama's long-lost uncle told police he would "call the White House" before being charged with drink-driving on the outskirts of Boston. Barack Obama picks Princeton labour economist Alan Krueger as top adviser The Economic Times Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:02 PM PDT The selection signaled a fresh attempt by Obama to make good on his promise to focus on the US economy and jobs with Americans deeply dissatisfied with his handling of those issues. Princeton economist to head up Obama advisory council The Irish Times Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:59 PM PDT ALAN KRUEGER, a leading US labour market economist, will be the next chair of Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, the president announced yesterday. Obama says Krueger to be key adviser on spurring faster growth Bangor Daily News Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:59 PM PDT WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama said Monday he’s nominating Alan Krueger, a labor economist who has advocated for a hiring tax credit for businesses and increased infrastructure spending, to lead the White House Council of Economic Advisers. In making the announcement at the White House, Obama said Krueger will play ... Princeton man appointed Obama adviser thewest.com.au Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:50 PM PDT US President Barack Obama overnight nominated Alan Krueger, a Princeton University expert on unemployment, as his top economic adviser as he plots an "urgent" new offensive on the jobs crisis.

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