Obama faces tight restraints in crafting jobs plan KING5 Seattle Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:14 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) â" Hamstrung by budget cuts and a tight debt ceiling, President Barack Obama is preparing a September jobs package with limited tools at his disposal to prime the economy and crank up employment. | In Irene, Politicians Navigate Tides Of Public Opinion Georgia Public Broadcasting Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:13 AM PDT President Obama, like every other politician in America, has the lessons of Hurricane Katrina seared into his memory. During and after Hurricane Irene, he and his team appeared on top of the situation. But natural disasters are one of the ironies of politics a competent response won't help much,... | Obama puts labor specialist on jobs-building mission Worcester Telegram & Gazette Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:07 AM PDT WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama tapped labor economist Alan Krueger for a top administration post Monday as the White House scrambles for solutions to repair an ailing economy ahead of the 2012 election. | More Double Punishment for Immigrants with Convictions New America Media Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:07 AM PDT The Obama administrationâs Aug. 18 announcement of a new policy that purports to suspend deportations against immigrants without criminal convictions has sprouted a range of reactions from immigrant rights advocates, from full-fledged celebration to wary suspicion.I can appreciate why some advocates are... | Obama's uncle arrested on drunk driving charge Worcester Telegram & Gazette Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:03 AM PDT FRAMINGHAM - 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. | Barack Obama's uncle Onyango held by police Belfast Telegraph Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:00 AM PDT US President Barack Obama's uncle has been stopped on suspicion of drink driving and is being held on an immigration alert. Related Stories New storm 'could become hurricane' Gaddafi troops 'used human shields' Hurricane Irene death toll rises Noda elected as new Japanese PM Man, 86, impaled on pruning shears | Critics: Obama slow to fill disaster aid coffers KAIT Jonesboro Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:00 AM PDT The government's main disaster aid account is running woefully short of money as the Obama administration confronts damages from Hurricane Irene that could run into billions of dollars. | | |
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