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Afghan officials visit Guantanamo in peace bid Reuters via Yahoo! News Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:13 AM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Afghan government delegation visited the Guantanamo Bay military prison this week to secure approval from five Taliban detainees who may soon be moved to Qatar, a sign that the Obama administration is inching closer to establishing peace talks to end the war in Afghanistan. The delegation, which visited the top-security detention center in Cuba on Monday, included ... Obama strikes back at GOP critics on gas prices Detroit Free Press Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:12 AM PST President Barack Obama is hitting back at Republican criticism of his energy policies and his role in controlling gasoline prices. Illinois governor asks for federal assistance for tornado-stricken areas Chicago Public Radio Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:11 AM PST Gov. Pat Quinn is asking President Barack Obama to declare five southern Illinois counties major disaster areas so local residents and businesses hurt by recent tornadoes can receive federal aid. Federal assistance is being sought for Gallatin, Randolph, Saline, Union and Williamson counties. In Saline County, six people were killed when a tornado swept through Harrisburg. The National Weather ... Orlando boy band gets out vote | Video Orlando Sentinel Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:06 AM PST Orlando quintet's "Let's Do It Again, Obama" shows civic involvement that's too rare in today's youth Once upon a time, Diana Ross presented to the world a certain singing quintet from Gary, Ind., that went on to have some modest success. Obama: New jobs report a sign economy on rebound Omaha World-Herald Sat, 10 Mar 2012 04:58 AM PST President Barack Obama applauded another burst of job growth Friday as proof the economy is rebounding on his watch from a disastrous recession. Bidding for re-election, Obama warned factory workers and campaign donors that... AP NewsAlert Omaha World-Herald Sat, 10 Mar 2012 04:58 AM PST White House: Obama congratulates Russia's Putin; they agree to `remove obstacles' in relations Santorum Compares Romney, Obama FOX 29 Philadelphia Sat, 10 Mar 2012 04:54 AM PST Hoping to tap into deep distrust of Washington, Republican Rick Santorum suggested Friday that President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney share a top priority: to take away Americans' money and freedom so they can tell them how to live. Obama asked for disaster declaration in hard-hit areas of southern Ohio Newark Advocate Sat, 10 Mar 2012 04:53 AM PST CHILLICOTHE -- While members of Ohio's congressional delegation Friday were urging President Barack Obama for a disaster declaration for areas in southwest Ohio hit hard by storms a week ago, some representatives from Ross County were continuing to help with cleanup and recovery efforts. Obama Congratulates Putin on Election Win The Moscow Times Sat, 10 Mar 2012 04:45 AM PST WASHINGTON â€" U.S. President Barack Obama called President-elect Vladimir Putin on Friday to congratulate him on his election victory, and the two discussed issues including Iran, Syria and missile defense, according to a White House statement. Senate Previews Debate Over Trade Status The Moscow Times Sat, 10 Mar 2012 04:44 AM PST WASHINGTON â€" U.S. lawmakers disagreed over President Barack Obama 's push for legislation this year to strengthen trade ties with Russia by repealing a largely symbolic Cold War provision that conflicts with global trade rules.

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