Pres. Obama comments on JBLM chopper crash, Iraq withdrawal
KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:13 PM PST
President Barack Obama told KIRO 7’s Angela Russell on Tuesday that the crash of two military helicopters at Joint Base Lewis McChord on Monday was a reminder of the dangers U.S. military personnel face.  “First of all, heartfelt condolences from Michelle and myself,†Obama said. “We can only imagine the heartache that is going through those families.  “It’s a good reminder of the enormous ... |
Republicans push payroll tax cut bill through House, despite White House veto threat
Canadian Business Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:12 PM PST
WASHINGTON - Defiant Republicans pushed legislation through the House Tuesday night that would keep alive Social Security payroll tax cuts for some 160 million Americans at President Barack Obama's request â€" but also would require construction of a Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline that has sparked a Whi |
Malcolm Ware
Washington Examiner Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:12 PM PST
Rachel Baye Examiner Staff Writer The 17-year-old from Southeast Washington was recently chosen to participate in a mentoring program with President Obama. He is a junior at the Academies at Anacostia, which is run by Friendship Public Charter Schools. How did you get selected for the mentorship program? My teachers recommended me 'cause I'm a good student. What's your best subject? Math. Next ... |
Congress to investigate Occupy's use of McPherson
Washington Examiner Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:11 PM PST
Aubrey Whelan The chairman of the congressional committee that oversees the District's affairs is launching an investigation into why Occupy DC has been allowed to camp in McPherson Square since October, and whether the Obama administration has allowed the protesters to remain for political purposes. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., wrote to ... |
Inside the Beltway
The Washington Times Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:10 PM PST
USING THE H-WORD "This is going to be tough. But I just want to remind all of you that you didn't decide to support Barack Hussein Obama because it was going to be easy." (President Obama, at a campaign event Tuesday) POST-POTUS "Midas Mouth, Obama U., Chairman of the Board, ... |
Republicans muscle tax cut bill through House
Reading Eagle Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:06 PM PST
Defiant Republicans pushed legislation through the House Tuesday night that would keep alive Social Security payroll tax cuts for some 160 million Americans at President Barack Obama's request but also would require construction of a Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline that has sparked a White House veto threat. |
Aussie PM impressed by Obama as a 'good person'
AP via Yahoo! India News Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:05 PM PST
Australia's prime minister says President Barack Obama impressed her as a "good person" through his acknowledgment of attendants and security staff during his recent visit to Australia. |
Payroll Tax Cut Extension Now Goes to the Senate
KNVN Chico-Redding Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:04 PM PST
(AP) - The Republican-controlled House has passed legislation sought by President Barack Obama to extend Social Security payroll tax cuts through 2012. |
House passes payroll tax plan opposed by Obama
CNN Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:02 PM PST
Another Washington political showdown took shape Tuesday as the House of Representatives passed a Republican plan that would extend the payroll tax cut and speed the process for government approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. |
House approves payroll tax cut extension, with strings attached
Daily Press Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:01 PM PST
A payroll tax cut package engineered by House Speaker John A. Boehner was overwhelmingly approved by Republicans despite a veto threat from President Obama, escalating a year-end showdown over extending the benefit for 160 million American workers. |
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