Articles tagged with obama

Thu, May 24, 2012

Raul Castro daughter lauds Obama gay marriage stance

By Malathi Nayak

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cuban President Raul Castro's daughter Mariela said on Wednesday she was surprised by the warm welcome she ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

Will Smith embarrassed by son's alien question to Barack Obama

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The Men in Black star banned his son Jaden from asking the extra-terrestrial question ahead of a guided tour of the ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

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The Monster's Ball star was picking her daughter Nahla up from a Los Angeles school on Thursday (10May12) when she ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

Obama sketches four-pronged strategy for Europe, sees EU consensus

CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama urged Europe on Monday to strengthen its defenses against financial market turmoil and recapitalize its banks as ...

Sun, May 20, 2012

Michelle Obama shows South Side of Chicago to first ladies

By Michael Hirtzer

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Michelle Obama showed off her neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago to some NATO visitors on Sunday, taking ...

Sun, May 20, 2012

In tornado-weary Joplin, graduates eager to move on despite Obama visit

By Kevin Murphy

JOPLIN, Mo (Reuters) - Having the president of the United States speak at commencement would normally be the most memorable day in ...

Sat, May 19, 2012

Anti-NATO activists weighed Obama HQ attack: prosecutors

By Eric Johnson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO-summit considered targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election ...

Sat, May 19, 2012

G8, raising pressure on Iran, puts oil stocks on standby

By Jeff Mason

CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight major economies raised the pressure on Iran on Saturday, signaling their ...

Sat, May 19, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Crossroads GPS, a pro-Republican political group, is planning to spend $25 million in the next month on its largest ad assault against ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

Obama, Republicans clash over U.S. debt limit increase

By David Lawder and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If Republican and Democratic leaders want to avoid a reprise of last year's nasty showdown ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

Obama says won't allow U.S. debt ceiling crisis repeat

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told top lawmakers on Wednesday he was ready to work with Republicans and Democrats on a "balanced" approach to ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

Taxes lurk behind court test of Obama health law

By Kim Dixon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - While Supreme Court watchers focus on the controversial insurance requirement in President Barack Obama's healthcare law, lesser known ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

Obama's April fundraising drops to $43.6 million

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign and Democratic groups affiliated with it raised $43.6 million in ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

Obama issues veto threat against House defense bill

By David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama threatened on Tuesday to veto a defense policy bill in the House of Representatives that would ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

Obama would veto House domestic violence bill: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration strongly opposes a domestic violence bill being considered by the House of Representatives because it fails to do enough ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet with Democratic and Republican congressional leaders at the White House on Wednesday, where he will stress the ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Obama says JPMorgan loss shows need for Wall Street reform

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday the huge trading loss at JPMorgan Chase & Co illustrated the need for Wall ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will skip an Asia-Pacific summit in Russia hosted by President Vladimir Putin in early September, the White House ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Anti-war protesters target Obama Chicago office, 8 arrested

By Eric Johnson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Anti-war protesters converged on President Barack Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters on Monday but only got as far as ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

Bristol Palin Slams Obama for Supporting Gay Marriage & Takes a Shot at 'Glee'

By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff

President Barack Obama's vocal support of gay marriage has elicited a variety of responses. On the side ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

FBI probes JPMorgan, shareholders back Dimon

By David Henry

TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) - The FBI has opened an inquiry into the multibillion-dollar trading losses at JPMorgan Chase, stepping up pressure on ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

Obama aide in Yemen in anti-al Qaeda drive

SANAA (Reuters) - A senior aide to President Barack Obama flew to Yemen on Sunday to meet the leader of a country battling with al ...

Sat, May 12, 2012

Weary warriors favor Obama

By Margot Roosevelt

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) - Mack McDowell likes to spend time at the local knife and gun show "drooling over firearms," as ...

Sat, May 12, 2012

Batman, Spider-man, Iron Man guard Obama at fundraiser

NEW YORK (Reuters) - At George Clooney's celebrity-studded fundraiser for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, the joke of the night was that the ...

Sat, May 12, 2012

Obama honors 34 'top cops' for bravery on the job

By Samson Reiny

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden honored 34 police officers at the White House on Saturday for ...

Fri, May 11, 2012

By Kelly Schremph, Hollywood.com Staff

This is history in the making, folks! President Barack Obama has become the first-ever president to reveal his ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

Obama: Europe should have followed U.S. economic lead

SEATTLE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday that Europe was still in a difficult place economically in part because it did not take ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

GM, Chrysler would have sunk under Romney: Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama dismissed Mitt Romney's comments this week claiming credit for the recovery of the U.S. auto ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

Obama talks gay rights at Clooney fundraiser

By Jeff Mason

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called his endorsement of same-sex marriage a "logical extension" of his vision for the country ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believes same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. Here are some reactions to his shift on ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Obama walks fine line in bashing Romney, courting Wall Street

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For President Barack Obama's re-election team, it's sort of like threading a needle.

While trying to define ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Obama wins, but Texas felon steals spotlight in West Virginia primary

NEW YORK (Reuters) - How popular is President Barack Obama in West Virginia? Just slightly more so than federal Inmate No. 11593-051, who received nearly ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Same-sex couples should be able to marry: Obama

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After years of "evolving" on the issue, President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believes same-sex couples should be ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Will Smith backs Barack Obama's tax proposal

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Obama has called for those who make more than $1 million (£625,000) a year to pay at least 30 per ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Obama reaches out to Asian Americans ahead of November election

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, whose campaign has focused heavily on courting Hispanic voters ahead of the November 6 election, reached out to another ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Obama leads Romney, helped by independents

By Deborah Charles

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama extended his lead over Republican challenger Mitt Romney to 7 percentage points because of increased support ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

DUBAI (Reuters) - An American aid worker abducted by al Qaeda in Pakistan last year has pleaded with U.S. President Barack Obama to meet ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

"Swing states" show tight race for Obama, Romney: poll

By Susan Heavey

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has invited four African leaders to join the G8 leaders' summit at Camp David later this month for a ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

Romney pulls into tie with Obama in Ohio, Florida: poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has pulled into a virtual tie with President Barack Obama in the crucial swing states of Ohio ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

Obama's top security adviser to travel to Russia

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top security aide will be in Moscow this week for meetings with Russian officials on the U.S ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

Obama promises 110,000 new summer jobs for youth

By Lily Kuo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House pledged on Wednesday to help lower-income youth find summer jobs in a move likely to appeal ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

By Caren Bohan

BAGRAM AIRBASE, Afghanistan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama marked the anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death with a speedy trip to ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

By Arshad Mohammed and Chris Buckley

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton left on Monday on a high-stakes trip to Beijing, where ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

Obama jabs at Romney at White House Correspondents' dinner

By Lily Kuo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama poked fun at his likely presidential rival Mitt Romney and Republican opponents in Congress on Saturday ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

'The Dictator': Barack Obama Wants to Take Down Sacha Baron Cohen VIDEO

Two days ago, Sacha Baron Cohen caused a stir when he made an unexpected pop-in at the CinemaCon gathering in Las Vegas ... as General ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

Obama, Romney tweak strategies for tight race this fall

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After months of casting Republican Mitt Romney as someone who often changes positions for political convenience, President Barack Obama ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

Bill Clinton teams up with Obama for re-election fundraisers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton will join President Barack Obama on Sunday to raise money for the Democrat's re-election campaign, the first ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

By Ian Simpson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Obama administration proposal to restrict child labor on farms has been withdrawn after criticism from agricultural groups.

The ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Koch-backed group hits Obama on green energy waste

By Alina Selyukh

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A conservative group backed by the billionaire Koch brothers on Thursday unveiled a $6.1 million advertising blitz in ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

President Obama 'Slow Jams' the News with Jimmy Fallon VIDEO

President Barack Obama must love Saturday Night Live. A few years back, the president made a surprise appearance during a sketch on the variety ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

"Joke" to "Hijack Plane, Kill Obama" gets Utah man in trouble

By Jennifer Dobner

SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - A purported practical joke on a colleague that threatened a plane hijacking and the assassination of President ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Hispanics back Obama over Romney on policy, many undecided

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hispanics favor President Barack Obama's policies over those of Republican rival Mitt Romney by large margins but many ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Republican report blasts Obama's healthcare law

By David Morgan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans on Thursday issued a politically charged report that quoted President Barack Obama's corporate advisers as predicting his ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

U.S. Republican urges Obama push on Russia trade bill

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Republican lawmaker pressed President Barack Obama to intensify efforts to win approval of a controversial trade bill ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Republicans complain taxpayers fund Obama political travel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans are complaining to a U.S. government watchdog that President Barack Obama's trips for official business are little more than ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

President Obama 'Slow Jams' the News with Jimmy Fallon VIDEO

President Barack Obama must love Saturday Night Live. A few years back, the president made a surprise appearance during a sketch on the variety ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Sat, April 21, 2012

Army dumps Nugent from concert after Obama remarks

(Reuters) - The U.S. Army cut rock musician and gun-rights advocate Ted Nugent from a summer concert program at Fort Knox, Kentucky, on the ...

Sat, April 21, 2012

New curbs on voter registration could hurt Obama

By Deborah Charles

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New state laws designed to fight voter fraud could reduce the number of Americans signing up to vote in ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Obama, courting youth vote, sets student-loan push

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will use a tour of election battleground states next week to push Congress to prevent interest ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Obama kicks off battle versus Romney with big money lead

By Alina Selyukh and Alexander Cohen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney had his best fundraising month yet in March, but the presumed Republican nominee remained ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Obama oil margin plan could increase price swings

By David Sheppard

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama's bid to dampen the influence of oil speculators by having regulators set trading margins could backfire ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Obama to give basketball coach Summitt top honor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he will give the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the top civilian honor, to retiring University of ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Obama, top Senate Democrat split on nuclear nominee

By Jeff Mason and Roberta Rampton

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will renominate Republican Kristine Svinicki to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, defying opposition from ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

Ted Nugent says Secret Service to quiz him about Obama remarks

(Reuters) - Ted Nugent said on Wednesday that the U.S. Secret Service has arranged to meet with him after the rock musician severely criticized ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A proposal to impose at least 30 percent income tax on Americans making more than a million dollars a year will not ...

Sat, April 14, 2012

President Obama: Kanye West Is a Talented Jackass

President Barack Obama might have a league of celebrities supporting his cause, but it doesn't mean he's on the good side of ...

Sat, April 14, 2012

President Barack Obama might have a league of celebrities supporting his cause, but it doesn't mean he's on the good side of ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama issued an executive order on Friday creating an interagency group to oversee development of natural gas from shale deposits ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Obama calls on Romney to release tax returns: Univision

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on likely Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to release more of his tax returns, in an interview with ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Analysis: Obama's "green jobs" have been slow to sprout

By Andy Sullivan

(Reuters) - Three weeks ago, President Barack Obama stood in front of a sea of gleaming solar panels in Boulder City, Nevada ...

Tue, April 10, 2012

By Brian Winter and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff complained about U.S. monetary policy and expressed concern that sanctions against ...

Sun, April 08, 2012

Obama gives Vulcan salute in Star Trek actress' snap

Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura in the original 1960s TV hit, was invited to meet the American leader at his Washington, D.C. residence ...

Sat, April 07, 2012

Obama gives Vulcan salute in Star Trek actress' snap

Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura in the original 1960s TV hit, was invited to meet the American leader at his Washington, D.C. residence ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Marine who criticized Obama on Facebook should be dismissed: panel

By Marty Graham

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A Marine who posted on Facebook that he would not follow orders from President Barack Obama should be ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Obama gives Vulcan salute in Star Trek actress' snap

Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura in the original 1960s TV hit, was invited to meet the American leader at his Washington, D.C. residence ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Obama tailors election-year message to working women

By Laura MacInnis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, leading in the polls among women voters, said on Friday he wants to help working women ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

Isn't it "marvelous?" Obama seeks to define Romney for voters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Wednesday for stricter controls on lawmakers to confront "the corrosive influence" of money in Washington as he ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Senator presses Obama on futures trading curbs

By Alexandra Alper

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Democratic senator urged President Barack Obama not to renominate the top U.S. commodities regulator unless he quickly ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Pres. Obama rips Rep. Ryan budget plan calling it a "Trojan horse"

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama condemned Wisconsin House Republican Paul Ryan’s federal budget plan Tuesday in a luncheon speech to Associated Press ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

President Barack Obama's campaign has embraced the term "Obamacare," seeking ...

Mon, March 26, 2012

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday there was still time to resolve the Iranian nuclear standoff with the West through ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

Obama scans tense Korean DMZ, North mourns Kim Jong-il

By Alister Bull

CAMP BONIFAS, South Korea (Reuters) - President Barack Obama peered across South Korea's tense border with the North on Sunday in ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

'Homeland' Fanboy Barack Obama Tricks Michelle So He Can Watch

If you're behind on Homeland, shame on you. President Obama is the leader of the free world and he still manages to keep ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

Tea Party activists defy rain to rip Obama health care law

By Ian Simpson

By Lesley Wroughton

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday nominated a Korean-American known for his work in fighting disease in impoverished countries to ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Obama's daughter safe after earthquake scare

The 13-year-old is in the country for a school trip and sparked fears for her safety when a 7.6-magnitude tremor hit close to ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Obama lawyer asks Supreme Court to save healthcare law

By James Vicini and Joan Biskupic

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration's top courtroom lawyer made an impassioned plea on Wednesday for the Supreme ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Marine sergeant faces discipline for Facebook critique of Obama

By Marty Graham

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The Marine Corps has initiated disciplinary action against a Marine sergeant for comments he posted on his "Armed ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Facing heat over gas price rise, Obama vows to speed pipeline's southern leg

By Jeff Mason

Obama to visit DMZ, raise pressure on North Korea

By Alister Bull and Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, seeking to increase pressure on North Korea to abandon its atomic weapons, will ...

Tue, March 20, 2012

Obama's nuclear-free vision faces reality check

Republican budget draws election contrast with Obama

By David Lawder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Republicans placed a major election-year bet on Tuesday on a deficit-slashing budget proposal the party hopes will win ...

Sun, March 18, 2012

Obama should fire advisers over gas prices: Romney

By Andy Sullivan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Sunday called for President Barack Obama to fire three top administration officials as ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Texas sues Obama administration in abortion dispute

By Jim Forsyth

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The Texas attorney general on Friday sued the Obama administration to challenge its decision to shut down a ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Obama administration details contraceptives rule fix

By David Morgan and Stephanie Simon

(Reuters) - The Obama administration began laying out its blueprint on Friday for accommodating the moral concerns of religious ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

By Donna Smith

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - To be or not to be a tax?

That is the question in this month's U.S. Supreme ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make a statement at 11:10 a.m. ET on Tuesday about new efforts to enforce U.S ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Afghanistan killings put new pressure on Obama, Republicans

By Jeff Mason and Andy Sullivan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - What a difference a few weeks can make.

Just as President Barack Obama was enjoying the ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Obama and Cameron to focus on global security

By Matt Falloon

LONDON (Reuters) - United States President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron will step up their support for Syrian opposition ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Karzai asks NATO to leave Afghan villages; Taliban scrap talks

By Rob Taylor and Jack Kimball

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai called for NATO troops to leave Afghan villages and confine themselves ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Obama: War fears driving gasoline prices higher

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday that jitters about the prospect of a military conflict involving Iran were the biggest ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Insight: Obama's oil tanker dilemma: Vex unions to win Pennsylvania?

By Matthew Robinson

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faces a vexing decision this spring that is forcing him to weigh the pain of ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Obama administration blocks Texas voter ID law

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Monday blocked a new law in Texas requiring voters to show photo identification before they ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Obama defends energy policies amid gas price pain

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launched the most comprehensive defense to date of his energy policies on Monday, pushing back against ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

Duff trapped in elevator at Obama fundraiser

The About Last Night... actress was on her way to a star-studded gala at a private penthouse in Manhattan last Thursday (01Mar12) when the ...

Sat, March 10, 2012

Duff trapped in elevator at Obama fundraiser

The About Last Night... actress was on her way to a star-studded gala at a private penthouse in Manhattan last Thursday (01Mar12) when the ...

Sat, March 10, 2012

Obama offers disaster aid to Indiana counties hit by tornadoes

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said six southern Indiana counties devastated by severe weather and tornadoes last week were eligible for ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Duff trapped in elevator at Obama fundraiser

The About Last Night... actress was on her way to a star-studded gala at a private penthouse in Manhattan last Thursday (01Mar12) when the ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

White house: Obama to call Russia's Putin on election win

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will speak with Vladimir Putin on Friday, for the first time since weekend elections that will ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Duff trapped in elevator at Obama fundraiser

The About Last Night... actress was on her way to a star-studded gala at a private penthouse in Manhattan last Thursday (01Mar12) when the ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday disagreed over President Barack Obama's push for legislation this year to strengthen trade ties with Russia ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

Obama to tout energy plans in battleground North Carolina

By Missy Ryan

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama travels on Wednesday to the electoral battleground of North Carolina, where he will promote plans to boost ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

Analysis: Obama uses White House podium to press for re-election

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It might be difficult to upstage Republican presidential candidates on the most important day of their primary election, but ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Obama urges business to back renewal of U.S. Eximbank

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to enlist the business community on Tuesday in a fight over the U.S. Export-Import Bank, whose future ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Obama hits back at Limbaugh by invoking daughters

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama invoked his young daughters on Tuesday to hit back at Rush Limbaugh over the conservative talk ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Obama's film tips for Weinstein

The film boss was recently stunned when he opened his mail to discover a spy novel sent by Obama along with a note suggesting ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the United States was committed to long-term ties with Afghanistan but did not want to keep ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Bill targeting Chinese subsidies goes to Obama

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 370-39 to ensure the United States can impose duties on subsidized goods ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Obama says concerned about global oil output

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he is concerned about oil output around the world as gasoline prices soar and is looking ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Obama pushes back on imminent military decision on Iran

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama pushed back on Tuesday against suggestions that Washington was on the cusp of making a decision about possible military action ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Obama says will "not countenance" Iran getting nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday said he will "not countenance" Iran getting a nuclear weapon and criticized Republican presidential candidates for their ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

WATCH LIVE: President Obama holds first news conference of 2012

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Tue, March 06, 2012

Obama favors diplomatic solution for Syria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama remains committed to diplomatic efforts to end the violence in Syria, the White House said on Tuesday, despite calls ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Labor dispute shadows Republicans, boosts Obama in Ohio

By Jeff Mason

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) - As Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum fight to win Ohio's presidential primary on Tuesday, Republican hopes of ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Obama's film tips for Weinstein

The film boss was recently stunned when he opened his mail to discover a spy novel sent by Obama along with a note suggesting ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Monday appealed a decision that found unconstitutional a U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation requiring tobacco companies ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Obama to hold news conference on Tuesday: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will hold a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, the White House said on Monday.

The event, giving Democrat Obama ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

Obama, Netanyahu face struggle over Iran "red lines"

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are deeply at odds over how fast the clock is ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

By Alister Bull

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama returned to New York on Thursday for a series of high-end fundraising events, tapping Wall ...

Thu, March 01, 2012

63 percent of voters back Obama birth control policy: poll

By David Morgan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly two-thirds of Americans favor President Barack Obama's policy requiring birth control coverage for female employees, including clear ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has the authority to bar lobbyists from serving on government boards because doing so reduces "special interest influence," lawyers ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

Obama sees some progress on Europe debt crisis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday that some progress had been made in resolving the European debt crisis but added that "there ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

Romney appeals for working-class votes in Ohio

By Sam Youngman

BEXLEY, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney appealed for the support of working-class Americans in industrial Ohio on Wednesday, a ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

By Laura MacInnis

By Laura MacInnis

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama kept up his attack on Chinese trade practices during a campaign-style visit on Wednesday to a ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Obama to seek $5 billion to transform teaching profession

By Stephanie Simon

(Reuters) - U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will deliver a scathing critique of teacher training colleges on Wednesday as he unveils ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Obama wants $2.1 billion for NASA's Florida spaceport

By Irene Klotz

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's proposed 2013 budget for NASA boosts spending at the Kennedy Space Center, which ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Gov. Walker to greet President Obama for Milwaukee visit

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - Republican Governor Scott Walker will greet President Obama when he lands in Milwaukee Wednesday.

Walker will then join the Democratic president during ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Obama "hopeful" on payroll tax cut extension

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he had seen "hopeful signs" that Congress would pass a payroll tax cut extension for the ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

President Obama's 2013 budget includes dredging of Great Lakes

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - It would be easier to transport goods on the Great Lakes under the proposed federal budget for next year.

President Obama's ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Obama plan would end dozens of business tax breaks

By Kim Dixon and Rachelle Younglai

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration's corporate tax reform plan would end "dozens and dozens" of tax breaks ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

WASHINTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion dollar federal budget Monday that would raise taxes on the wealthy and eliminate ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

(Reuters) - Airlines and their passengers would pay up to $32 billion in new air traffic and security fees over 10 years, and grants to ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Obama seeks to cut municipal bond tax breaks

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday proposed limiting tax breaks given to high-income earners on the interest paid by municipal ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Obama reiterates call for farm subsidy cuts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama proposed slashing subsidies to the booming agriculture sector by $32 billion over the next decade, just as Congress begins ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Obama seeks clean energy, pipeline funds in budget

By Timothy Gardner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House proposed more funds for renewable energy and pipeline safety in the 2013 budget while renewing the ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Tough calculus for Obama in Chinese leader's election-year visit

By Jeff Mason and Stella Dawson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Even as he greets China's vice president in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Barack ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

Obama proposes defense cut after decade of growth

By David Alexander and Jim Wolf

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama unveiled a 2013 defense budget on Monday that proposes cuts in Pentagon spending ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

By Christopher Doering

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House will propose a budget for the U.S. futures regulator of $308 million for fiscal year ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Europe needs stronger financial firewall: Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama assured Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti on Thursday that the United States will do whatever it can to help ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

U.S. Sen. Johnson says Obama "not someone we can compromise with"

UNDATED, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. senator told fellow conservatives that President Obama is quote, “not someone we can compromise with.” Ron ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Obama grants 10 states leeway on education law

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he was granting 10 states exemptions from parts of the "No Child Left ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Obama grants 10 states leeway on U.S. education law

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he was granting 10 U.S. states exemptions from parts of the "No ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

White House sticking to contraception plan

By Jackie Frank and Lily Kuo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will not make any more changes to the rule announced last week requiring ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is returning more than $200,000 in donations from the family of a fugitive casino magnate ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama signed an executive order on Monday imposing new, stricter sanctions on Iran and its central bank, saying ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

By Kevin Drawbaugh

(Reuters) - The captains of Wall Street have picked a presidential candidate for 2012 and it is Republican Mitt Romney, rather than ...

Tue, January 31, 2012

Democrats defend Obama administration over bungled gun sting

Obama: U.S. drone use in Iraq very limited

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday played down the use of U.S. drones in Iraq, saying the program was very limited and ...

Mon, January 30, 2012

Obama says U.S., Georgia exploring free trade pact

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday the United States and Georgia were exploring the possibility of a free trade ...

Sun, January 29, 2012

Catholics hear protests of Obama health ruling at Mass

(Reuters) - U.S. Catholic bishops and priests across the country read out letters at Mass on Sunday protesting plans by President Barack Obama's ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration is pressing Congress to restore an important weapon in the U.S. arsenal against subsidized imports from ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Live Video: President Obama speaking at University of Michigan

ANN ARBOR, MI (WHTC) -- President Barack Obama is speaking at the University of Michigan this morning beginning around 10 AM, Watch the video live ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Obama: Spat with Arizona governor not a big deal

By JoAnne Allen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tense airport exchange with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, in which she wagged her finger in his face, was ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Obama says he second-guesses himself, makes mistakes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama said on Thursday he doubted his decisions "constantly" and made mistakes daily but thought he had become a better president ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Obama's green tint signals shift to campaign mode

By Deborah Zabarenko

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Not long before his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama ventured to a place he'd never ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Obama pushes energy plan on campaign-style tour

By Caren Bohan

AURORA, Colorado (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pitched a plan on Thursday to boost U.S. use of natural gas and open ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

VIDEO: Obama tax ideas to hit the rich

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama's bid to get millionaires and multinational companies to pay more taxes may play well with many voters but it ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

Obama has tense exchange with Arizona governor

By Caren Bohan

MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - A day after his confrontational election-year State of the Union address, President Barack Obama had a tense exchange ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

TV audience drops for Obama's State of Union speech

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Almost 38 million Americans watched President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech live on television - about 5 million fewer ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama revamped the "Buffett rule" in his State of the Union address, now proposing a 30 percent minimum effective tax ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

U.S. commandos free two hostages in daring Somalia raid

By Abdi Sheikh

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Elite U.S. Navy SEALs swooped into Somalia on Wednesday and rescued two hostage aid workers after killing their ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

Mixed reviews for Obama speech among Davos mighty

By Ben Hirschler and Emma Thomasson

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - The rich and powerful were divided at their annual huddle on Wednesday over Barack Obama ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

For Obama 2012, it's all about the 99 percent

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama threw red meat to his political base on Tuesday with a promise to do the nearly ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Mon, January 23, 2012

U.S. flouts law at Guantanamo, despite Obama vow: U.N.

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States is still flouting international law at Guantanamo Bay, despite President Barack Obama's election pledge to shut the facility ...

Sat, January 21, 2012

Obama signals State of Union a campaign rallying call

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday blamed his Republican opponents for imposing an "arbitrary" deadline on his review of TransCanada Corp's plan ...

Wed, January 18, 2012

Republicans fume as Keystone oil pipeline rejected

By Jeff Mason and Jeffrey Jones

WASHINGTON/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The Obama Administration rejected the Keystone oil pipeline on Wednesday, a move that Republicans ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twenty-six states challenging President Barack Obama's sweeping healthcare overhaul filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief on Tuesday ...

Tue, January 10, 2012

Obama hosts Saudi foreign minister at White House

Fri, January 06, 2012

Obama aims to unfreeze federal pay in 2013 budget

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will propose lifting a federal pay freeze in his upcoming budget plan to give government employees a 0.5 ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

By Susan Heavey and Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials are expanding the definition of rape to include men as well as women ...

Thu, January 05, 2012

Obama to cut tens of thousands of ground troops

(Reuters) - The Obama administration unveiled a "more realistic" vision for the military on Thursday, with plans to cut tens of thousands of ground troops ...

Thu, January 05, 2012

Republican candidates slam Obama for appointments

By Ros Krasny and Scott Malone

SALEM/MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Republicans hoping to be chosen to run against President Barack Obama in the ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Odd allies: Gingrich, Obama align in attacks on Romney

By Jeff Mason and Scott Malone

DES MOINES, Iowa/CONCORD, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, angry over his poor performance in ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

By Jeff Mason

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - While Republican presidential candidates dominate headlines in Iowa with their caucus quest, President Barack Obama's Democrats ...

Sat, December 31, 2011

Obama strikes hopeful note in year-end address

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama, striking a hopeful note in a year-end weekly address, hailed foreign policy milestones while keeping pressure on Congress to further ...

Sat, December 31, 2011

U.S. imposes sanctions on banks dealing with Iran

By Laura MacInnis

HONOLULU (Reuters) - President Barack Obama signed into law on Saturday a defense funding bill that imposes sanctions on financial institutions dealing ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Obama to visit swing state Ohio to talk economy

HONOLULU (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will visit the political battleground state of Ohio next week, ushering in the 2012 election year with a speech ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Obama campaign chief rejects $1 billion goal

By Eric Johnson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's campaign manager on Thursday rejected speculation that the president's 2012 re-election effort will raise ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

Most U.S. Latinos oppose Obama's deportation policy: study

Obama campaign returns cash from MF Global's Corzine

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's campaign has returned some $70,000 in contributions made by embattled MF Global chief Jon Corzine and his ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

Analysis: Obama wins on tax cut, but gains are hard to sustain

By Alister Bull and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For President Barack Obama, it was a political victory that has given his 2012 re-election campaign ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

Obama administration blocks South Carolina voter ID law

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Friday blocked a new South Carolina law that requires voters to have photo identification because ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

Obama has options to delay Keystone pipeline

By Timothy Gardner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has options to kill or delay the Canada-to-Texas oil sands pipeline despite language in the payroll ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

Man gets 14 years for black church arson after Obama's win

(Reuters) - A white man convicted of burning down a mostly black church to condemn Barack Obama's election as the nation's first black ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

By Sarah N. Lynch

WASHINGTON - Dick Berner, an official at the U.S. Treasury Department and former Morgan Stanley chief economist, has been nominated ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Obama, pushing back at Republicans, defends Israel

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama assured Jewish voters on Friday he remains committed to Israel's security and a two-state solution ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

Veterans to tout Obama's record as military leader

By Eric Johnson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - As the war in Iraq draws to a close, U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has quietly ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

Senate passes new rules on detainees, sends to Obama

By Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress on Thursday approved a defense bill requiring the military to handle suspected foreign militants allied with al Qaeda ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

Young voters, once enthusiastic, disenchanted with Obama

BOSTON (Reuters) - Young voters, crucial to President Barack Obama's election in 2008, are disenchanted with him and more think he will lose than ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Obama, Democrats weigh dropping millionaires tax

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats on Wednesday discussed abandoning efforts to impose a surtax on millionaires to help pay for extending ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Obama: Troops leaving Iraq with heads held high

By Caren Bohan

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina (Reuters) - President Barack Obama welcomed home some of the last U.S. troops from Iraq on Wednesday ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday that President Barack Obama would veto a bill proposed by Republicans in the House of Representatives ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

Obama campaign shifts, targets barbs at Gingrich too

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - So much for that focused anti-Mitt strategy.

President Barack Obama's campaign signaled on Tuesday it would attack the ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

Iran says Obama should apologize for downed drone

By Hashem Kalantari

TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama should apologize for sending an unmanned spy plane into Iranian territory rather than asking for it ...

Mon, December 12, 2011

Tea party group drops depiction of Obama as skunk

KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - In the wake of criticism, a Kansas tea party group has removed from its web site home page a comparison ...

Mon, December 12, 2011

Obama says U.S. will be loyal partner for Iraq

By Alister Bull and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With Iranian influence and Syria's instability looming over Iraq as U.S. troops pack up ...

Sun, December 11, 2011

Obama strikes pious note at Bieber holiday concert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama struck a pious tone on Sunday at a Christmas concert featuring teen pop star Justin Bieber and other singers ...

Sun, December 11, 2011

Obama says to keep standing up to Congress on taxes

By Laura MacInnis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama defended his leadership style on Sunday and said he would keep standing up to Congress as ...

Sat, December 10, 2011

Obama, at Army-Navy football game, praises troops

By Alister Bull

LANDOVER, Maryland (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, attending his first Army-Navy football game as commander in chief on Saturday, praised the dedication ...

Sat, December 10, 2011

Ohio Democrats hope 2012 ballot measure will help Obama

By Kim Palmer

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - A referendum issue which Ohio Democrats hope could help President Barack Obama's chances of winning the battleground state ...

Sat, December 10, 2011

Obama says won't take "no" on consumer watchdog

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday said he will not take "no" for an answer on his nominee to head a new consumer ...

Fri, December 09, 2011

Obama says economic fix could take years

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite some recent signs the sluggish U.S. economy might be improving, President Barack Obama warns it could be years before the ...

Fri, December 09, 2011

Congress punts hard payroll tax work to 2012

By Richard Cowan and Rachelle Younglai

OSAWATOMIE, Kansas (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he would call for legislation to strengthen penalties against Wall Street companies that break anti-fraud ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

Republicans block Obama nominee for judgeship

By David Ingram and Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans on Tuesday blocked President Barack Obama's nominee for a judgeship on a key appeals ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

U.S., India, Japan to meet after Obama's Asia "pivot"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States, India and Japan will hold their first trilateral meeting this month as Washington pushes ahead with its "pivot" toward ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton, known for sometimes upstaging the current occupant of the White House, managed to get the ...

Fri, December 02, 2011

Obama administration backs education diversity

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration released new guidelines on Friday aimed at promoting diversity and reducing racial isolation in education, replacing the policy adopted ...

Fri, December 02, 2011

Michigan starts review of Detroit's finances

By Karen Pierog

(Reuters) - Michigan said on Friday it will begin a preliminary review of cash-strapped Detroit's finances in a process that could ...

Fri, December 02, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday appealed a U.S. judge's ruling and injunction that blocked tobacco companies from having to display ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

Obama raises U.S. goal on fighting AIDS

By Caren Bohan and Alina Selyukh

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed to boost U.S. efforts to fight AIDS with a new target ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

Obama pleads with voters for patience on "change"

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama asked U.S. voters on Wednesday to keep believing in the "hope and change" he promised in 2008 ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

Republicans make pipeline jobs issue for Obama

By Roberta Rampton

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in Congress signaled on Wednesday that they plan to keep the Keystone XL pipeline alive as a tool ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

Senate Republicans make pipeline a jobs issue for Obama

By Roberta Rampton

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the Senate signaled on Wednesday they plan to keep the Keystone XL pipeline alive as a tool ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

Obama cites progress towards payroll tax cut

By Laura MacInnis

Obama promotes shops on "Small Business Saturday"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, eager to spur growth and hiring, took his daughters on an early Christmas shopping trip on Saturday in Washington ...

Thu, November 24, 2011

Obama thanks military, volunteers on Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States was grateful to military service members and soup kitchen volunteers alike and the ...

Thu, November 24, 2011

Analysis: China gameplan in question as Obama pivots to Asia

By Chris Buckley

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's leaders, upstaged by President Barack Obama's "pivot" to Asia, may hope they end up resembling famed ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday U.S. lawmakers would have a chance to vote again next week to extend ...

Tue, November 22, 2011

EU leaders to brief Obama on debt crisis at summit

By Luke Baker

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will offer what guidance he can on how to resolve the European debt crisis when he ...

Tue, November 22, 2011

Republicans bash Pakistan in debate

By John Whitesides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican presidential hopefuls criticized U.S. policy toward Pakistan and called for placing sanctions on Iran's central ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Obama slaps new sanctions on Iran energy sector

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday ordered new U.S. sanctions on Iran's energy and petrochemical sectors that would punish anyone who ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Michelle Obama unveils student poet program

(Reuters) - First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday helped launched a new arts program to pick five student poets from high schools who will spend ...

Sun, November 20, 2011

Obama pushes divided Congress to extend tax cut

By Alister Bull

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - President Barack Obama challenged the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to vote next week to save an ...

Sat, November 19, 2011

Emboldened by Obama, Myanmar maps out reforms

By Jason Szep

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) - Myanmar vowed on Saturday to address concerns raised by U.S. President Barack Obama, outlining far-reaching plans ...

Sat, November 19, 2011

China's Wen tells Obama exchange rate reforms successful

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday that China will strengthen the flexibility of the ...

Sat, November 19, 2011

By Laura MacInnis and Caren Ban

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he saw "flickers of progress" in Myanmar, pledged ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Obama signs stopgap funding bill: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill to fund the government until December 16, the White House said, after it was ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Man charged with trying to assassinate Obama

By Alexis Kunsak

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - A 21-year-old man who called President Barack Obama the "devil" and "anti-Christ" was charged on Thursday with trying to ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Ex-smoker Obama: quitting is hard

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ex-smoker President Barack Obama kicked the habit and now he wants to give cigarette makers a little shove too.

In a video ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Obama hopes for boost from Boeing-Indonesia jet deal

By Caren Bohan and Laura MacInnis

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama welcomed on Friday a $21.7 billion jet deal his administration ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

White House slams ad showing Obama-Chavez "kiss"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An advertising campaign that depicts President Barack Obama kissing two male world leaders on the mouth drew a critical response from the ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Poll: Obama at 51-percent support in Wisconsin; Romney top GOP challenger

UNDATED (WSAU) Just over half of Wisconsinites believe that President Obama deserves to be re-elected next November. 51-percent of the 480 adults polled by ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Ex-smoker Obama: quitting is hard, he should know

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ex-smoker President Barack Obama kicked the habit and now he wants to give cigarette makers a little shove too.

In a video ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Obama to announce Asian export deals for Boeing, GE

NUSA DUA, INDONESIA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will showcase a $21.7 billion deal Boeing has struck with Indonesia's largest domestic airline, Lion ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Strewth! Obama gets free croc insurance for Darwin stop

DARWIN, Australia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama made a fleeting visit on Thursday to Australia's tropical north, home to some of the world's ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. cable TV network and a senior Republican senator asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to allow its ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Obama taps insider to head tax policy at US Treasury

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has picked an administration insider as assistant secretary for tax policy at the U.S. Treasury, the White House ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Obama administration launches $1 billion healthcare drive

Fri, October 21, 2011

President Obama: U.S. to pull troops out of Iraq by year's end

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday said the United States will fulfill its promise by pulling troops out of Iraq by year-end.

"As ...

Fri, October 21, 2011

President Obama to Appear on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' Next Week

I really would have pegged President Barack Obama for a Team Coco guy, but his upcoming fourth appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Republicans block popular piece of Obama jobs bill

(Reuters) - Senate Republicans blocked a popular piece of President Barack Obama's stimulus plan -- one to raise taxes on millionaires to create or protect ...

Wed, October 19, 2011

Spencer streaked when Obama was elected as U.S. President

The star was so convinced her fellow Americans would not vote a black man into the White House in 2008 that she vowed to ...

Tue, October 18, 2011

Spencer streaked when Obama was elected as U.S. President

The star was so convinced her fellow Americans would not vote a black man into the White House in 2008 that she vowed to ...

Mon, October 17, 2011

Griffith and Banderas to host Obama's ball

The Hollywood couple has agreed to provide the venue for a national Latino gala on 24 October (11), which will be co-hosted by Eva ...

Sun, October 16, 2011

Griffith and Banderas to host Obama's ball

The Hollywood couple has agreed to provide the venue for a national Latino gala on 24 October (11), which will be co-hosted by Eva ...

Sat, October 15, 2011

Griffith and Banderas to host Obama's ball

The Hollywood couple has agreed to provide the venue for a national Latino gala on 24 October (11), which will be co-hosted by Eva ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Obama, Lee hail trade deal, pressure North Korea

By Matt Spetalnick and Malathi Nayak

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday hailed a long-sought trade deal ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Not subtly, Obama campaign prepares for Romney race

By Jeff Mason and Eric Johnson

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama maintained his attack against congressional Republicans over his jobs bill on Saturday, upping pressure before it ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

Emails raise fresh questions on Obama energy loan

By Roberta Rampton

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Obama administration appointee at the Energy Department pressed White House analysts to sign off on a $535 million ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

South Korea's Lee in U.S. to talk trade, North Korea strategy

By Paul Eckert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak is in Washington this week for a visit aimed at consummating a hard-fought free ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

Obama hails Tunisia as "inspiration" of Arab Spring

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama heralded Tunisia's progress toward democracy after a White House meeting with Prime Minister Beji Caid ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

By Alastair Macdonald

OSLO (Reuters) - Barack Obama needs to make good on the promises that won him the Nobel Peace Prize, fellow laureate and ...

Thu, October 06, 2011

Pakistan must be mindful of U.S. interests: Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States would not be comfortable in a long-term strategic relationship with Pakistan if it ...

Thu, October 06, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he fully supported Attorney General Eric Holder, who has come under scrutiny after a botched operation ...

Thu, October 06, 2011

Boehner: Obama has given up on country to campaign

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner on Thursday said President Barack Obama has "given up on the country" to focus on his ...

Thu, October 06, 2011

By Steve Gorman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country music singer Hank Williams Jr. canceled a Fox News Channel interview on Tuesday and said he was ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

Some big-money donors double down on Romney, Obama

BOSTON (Reuters) - Many wealthy donors who gave the maximum allowable amount to Mitt Romney's presidential campaign have doubled down with big donations to ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

Democrat narrowly wins West Virginia governor's race

By Patricia Zengerle

CHARLESTON, West Virginia (Reuters) - Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin held on for a slim victory in the West Virginia governor's race ...

Mon, October 03, 2011

By Malathi Nayak

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama criticized Republican presidential candidates on Saturday for not defending a gay American soldier who was booed ...

Sat, October 01, 2011

Obama presses Republicans for jobs bill support

By John O'Callaghan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Republican lawmakers on Saturday to spell out exactly what they can and cannot support ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

Perry says he is Republicans' best contrast to Obama

By Ros Krasny

DERRY, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Texas Governor Rick Perry, reeling from recent debate missteps, told voters in New Hampshire on Friday he ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

Obama administration appeals Alabama immigration law

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Friday asked a federal appeals court to block Alabama's strict new anti-illegal immigration law after a federal ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

Democrats seek new ways to fund Obama jobs bill

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats in the Senate are exploring fresh ways to pay for his stalled $447 ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Democratic senator on Friday said he was confident the Senate would "overwhelmingly" pass a bill next week to crack down ...

Thu, September 29, 2011

CONWAY, Mass (Reuters) - An uncle of President Barack Obama returned to a Massachusetts court on Thursday for a hearing in his drunk driving case ...

Thu, September 29, 2011

Obama, Uzbek leader discuss Afghan supply route

By Matt Spetalnick and Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov discussed expanding U.S. use of the ...

Thu, September 29, 2011

Tiny airport blames Obama motorcade for ruined runway

By Zach Howard

Fri, September 23, 2011

Pres. Obama lets states seek NCLB waivers, Wis. jumps in

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - State school superintendent Tony Evers says Wisconsin will seek waivers as soon as possible from basic parts of the federal No ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Obama Los Angeles campaign office attacked

By Mary Slosson

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's Los Angeles campaign office was attacked on Thursday night by someone smashing a window ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Obama to loosen education law, cites flaws

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday announced steps to roll back key provisions of "No Child Left Behind," calling the ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Books: Obama, a campaigner, learning to lead

Obama says U.S., Japan must promote economic growth

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that Japan and the United States need to continue to promote economic growth.

Obama made ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he would offer an amendment to give President Barack Obama a grant of "trade ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Analysis: Obama deportations raise immigration policy questions

By Molly O'Toole

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama says he backs immigration reform, announcing last month an initiative to ease deportation policies, but ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Hospitals, drugmakers lash out at Obama deficit plan

By David Morgan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. hospital and drug industries lashed out at provisions of President Barack Obama's deficit reduction plan ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

By Kevin Drawbaugh

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Republicans in Congress are digging in to fight the 2012 election campaign over the budget ...

Sun, September 18, 2011

At U.N., Obama faces problems on larger stage

By Laura MacInnis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, grappling with a poor economy and slumping approval ratings, faces problems on a larger stage this ...

Sun, September 18, 2011

Abbas stakes Palestinian claim to state at U.N.

By Alistair Lyon and Arshad Mohammed

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas asked the United Nations on Friday to recognize a state for ...

Sat, September 17, 2011

Obama offers $3.6 trillion deficit plan, would up taxes

By Alister Bull and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama laid out a $3.6 trillion plan on Monday to cut budget deficits ...

Sat, September 17, 2011

Obama: Americans must pay fair share to cut deficit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday that Americans need to be ready to "pay their fair share" to narrow the deficit, previewing ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Perry accuses Obama of "dangerous" Mideast policy

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rick Perry accused President Barack Obama on Tuesday of not standing behind Israel as the Texas governor sought ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Obama U.N. agenda aims to lower Mideast tensions

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facing a U.N. showdown over Palestinian statehood, President Barack Obama plans talks with feuding Israeli and Turkish leaders ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

House Republicans back some of Obama jobs plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sounding cooperative but drawing a firm line on tax increases, House Republican leaders said on Friday they see some areas of possible ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Obama signs patent bill, sees boost for innovators

By Diane Bartz

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama signed into law a patent overhaul bill on Friday that backers say will curb frivolous lawsuits and ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A South Carolina man was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for threatening to kill President Barack Obama, former President ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

Democrat blames NY loss on sagging Obama popularity

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York Democrat candidate blamed President Barack Obama on Thursday for his loss in a special election ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

Fifteen lawmakers ask Obama to OK AT&T merger

(Reuters) - Fifteen Democratic lawmakers asked the Obama administration on Thursday to approve AT&T Inc's proposed purchase of T-Mobile USA.

Representative Heath Shuler and 14 other Democrats sent a letter to President Barack Obama arguing that the deal, which would merge two of the four large national cellphone carriers, would reduce joblessness and encourage investment.

"We urge the administration to resolve expeditiously your concerns and approve the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA," they said in the letter dated Thursday.

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit aimed at stopping the deal, saying the acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T would lead to higher wireless prices.

The proposed deal would vault AT&T over Verizon Wireless, a venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group Plc, into the No. 1 spot. T-Mobile USA is now owned by Deutsche Telekom AG.

Sprint is the third largest carrier.

The letter said the proposed deal should be approved since AT&T has pledged to bring back 5,000 jobs that it had moved overseas. The letter also pointed to a study showing that the deal could create 55,000 to 96,000 jobs during the process of integrating the two companies and doing needed upgrades.

The letter also noted AT&T's pledge to extend high-speed Internet wireless coverage to 97 percent of all Americans.

The letter was signed by 15 Democrats: Representatives Heath Shuler, John Barrow, Mike Ross, Dan Boren, Dennis Cardoza, Joe Baca, Leonard Boswell, Ben Chandler. Jim Costa, Henry Cuellar, Mike McIntyre, Mike Michaud, Collin Peterson, Loretta Sanchez and David Scott.

(Reporting by Diane Bartz in Washington; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)

Thu, September 15, 2011

Analysis: Palestinian U.N. bid puts Obama on defensive

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When President Barack Obama brokered the relaunch of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks last September and set a one-year goal for ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

Obama plan poor substitute for growth: Boehner

By Andy Sullivan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Republican in Congress on Thursday dismissed President Barack Obama's jobs-creation package as a "poor substitute" for ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

Boehner wants tax reform on super committee menu

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Republican on Thursday will call on a special congressional committee to consider tax reform that would close loopholes but not ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

Obama backs away from Social Security in deficits plan

By Laura MacInnis and Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, yielding to pressure from his political base, has backed off a proposal to ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Concern about the economy has pushed President Barack Obama's approval rating below 50 percent in California, a state assumed to ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Obama plan on tax-exemption limit faces uphill battle

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A provision in President Barack Obama's jobs act that would reduce the attractiveness of tax-exempt bonds for higher-income investors is unlikely ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Republicans step up criticism of Obama's jobs plan

By Laura MacInnis and Thomas Ferraro

COLUMBUS, Ohio/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned Republican lawmakers on Wednesday against delaying action on his jobs ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Obama faces skepticism from swing voters: poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faces deep skepticism from swing voters who see the Republican party as more in tune with their concerns about ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Euro zone leaders must act on crisis: Obama

MADRID (Reuters) - The euro zone's leaders need to show markets they are taking responsibility for its debt crisis and work out how to ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's proposal to pay for his job-creation plan with tax increases on the wealthy is not in keeping with ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Obama seeks $467 billion in tax changes to fund jobs plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is proposing cutting $467 billion in tax breaks for wealthier Americans and some companies to offset the cost of ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Business leaders tell Congress to "go big" on deficit cuts

By Laura MacInnis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Business leaders and former U.S. government officials on Monday urged a congressional committee tasked with slashing America's ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Obama sends jobs plan to Congress, eyes tax hikes

By Steve Holland and Matt Spetalnick

By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama picked up where his predecessor George W. Bush left off in the war ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Analysis: Obama's risky calculus on Iraq troop levels

Obama plan merits consideration: Boehner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - John Boehner, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said on Thursday President Barack Obama's jobs proposals "merit consideration" and ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

WATCH LIVE: President Obama Presents the American Jobs Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO) President Barack Obama is presenting the American Jobs Act LIVE from Washington, D.C.

Click here for the live video ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Factbox: Key elements of Obama's $447 billion jobs plan

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama proposed a $447 billion package of tax cuts and spending measures on Thursday aimed at spurring growth and hiring.

Here ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Analysis: Markets have hope but Obama speech may change little

By Steven C. Johnson

NEW YORK (Reuters) - After learning the economy added no new jobs in August, investors say they are ready for bold ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Redford calls on Obama to 'stand up' for the environment

The Sting star is a vocal campaigner for green issues and was a prominent supporter of Obama during his 2008 election campaign.

By Tom Perry

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is an unlikely participant in a Palestinian campaign to drum up support for a ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Obama's "smart power" plan risks death of 1,000 cuts

DETROIT (Reuters) - Tackling the housing market's woes is a "high priority" for President Barack Obama, a White House official said on Monday, but ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Obama vows federal help for Irene victims

By Matt Spetalnick

PATERSON, New Jersey (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Sunday urged Republicans not to play politics with federal disaster aid as he ...

Sat, September 03, 2011

Obama ups pressure over transportation

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, under fire over high unemployment, stepped up pressure on Congress on Saturday to pass transportation legislation ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

Obama tries to sell jobs plan, end gridlock

By Alister Bull

RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama began an uphill battle on Friday for support for a $447 billion jobs plan he ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - President Obama will speak to Congress and the nation next Thursday night to discuss his economic agenda.

But the White ...

Thu, September 01, 2011

Obama's speech will be over before Packers opener

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - President Obama will speak to Congress and the nation next Thursday night to discuss his economic agenda.

But the White ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

Obama shifts date of jobs address to September 8

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will address a joint session of Congress on September 8 instead of September 7 to unveil proposals to create ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top congressional Republican John Boehner on Wednesday urged President Barack Obama to delay a planned jobs speech to a joint session of ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

Labor group wants Obama to go big on jobs plan

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The leader of the largest labor group called on President Barack Obama on Wednesday to offer an ambitious jobs ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

President Obama offers disaster aid to New Jersey

By Paul Thomasch

LITTLE FALLS, New Jersey (Reuters) - New Jersey residents struggled with flooded homes, blocked roads and power outages on Wednesday as rivers ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

White House sharply cuts growth forecast

By Alister Bull

By John Crawley and Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday to quickly pass multibillion-dollar temporary funding bills for aviation and ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Obama: could add 1 million new jobs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday there were a range of policy options available that could create up to a million new ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Obama: could add one million U.S. jobs -interview

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he will lay out proposals in a speech next week to lift growth and hiring that ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Analysis: Obama urged to lay out bold approach on jobs

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic allies to President Barack Obama are rallying around a mantra that they say should guide his strategy on ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Romney bashes Obama on military cuts, economy at VFW convention

By Jim Forsyth

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Mitt Romney bashed President Barack Obama's policies and took an implicit sideswipe at rival Rick Perry on ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Obama shakes up gun agency over botched Mexico sting

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration announced on Tuesday a major shake-up of the U.S. agency that botched an attempt to ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Most American Muslims are satisfied Obama backers

By Andrew Stern

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A majority of U.S. Muslims are content with the nation's direction in contrast to many Americans and ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Relative of President Obama arrested in Massachusetts

BOSTON (Reuters) - A relative of President Barack Obama was arrested last week outside Boston on charges of drunk driving, a spokesman for his lawyer ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Obama says will unveil jobs plan next week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said Monday he would unveil proposals next week aimed at spurring job growth in part through infrastructure improvements.

Obama ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Obama picks labor expert Krueger as top economist

By Caren Bohan

By Alister Bull

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama hopes the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi shows his brand of foreign policy worked in ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Obama, IMF chief agree on need to boost growth

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde both feel the world economy needs further steps to boost ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Obama to end vacation early ahead of hurricane

By Alister Bull and Laura MacInnis

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will cut short his vacation and head back to the White ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Obama to end vacation early ahead of Hurricane Irene

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - The White House said that President Barack Obama would depart from his vacation here Friday evening, one day earlier than ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Obama says Hurricane Irene "extremely dangerous"

CHILMARK, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday warned Americans to take Hurricane Irene seriously and urged them to obey orders to evacuate from ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

Buffett to host Obama election campaign fundraiser

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett will boost President Barack Obama's re-election bid next month by appearing at a New York ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

Obama declares August 26 "Women's Equality Day"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama declared August 26 -- the 91st anniversary of the Constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote -- "Women's ...

Wed, August 24, 2011

Obama talks with top advisers ahead of jobs speech

EDGARTOWN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama held a conference call on Thursday with top advisers to discuss the economy and progress on a plan ...

Wed, August 24, 2011

Opponents seek to halt Alabama immigration law

By Verna Gates

BIRMINGHAM, Ala (Reuters) - Lawyers for the Obama administration and other groups asked a federal judge on Wednesday to temporarily block Alabama ...

Wed, August 24, 2011

Obama talks to CEOs of GE, Amex about jobs proposal

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had a conference call with the chief executives of General Electric and American Express to discuss a ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

Boehner asks Obama to disclose costly regulations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a battle looming over U.S. regulations on businesses, the top Republican in Congress asked President Barack Obama on Friday to ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

Obama speaks to Sarkozy about Libya, economy

EDGARTOWN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke with his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, on Tuesday about the situation in Libya, the global economy and ...

Mon, August 22, 2011

Obama urges Gaddafi loyalists to lay down arms

By Laura MacInnis

CHILMARK, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Muammar Gaddafi on Monday to end the bloodshed in Libya as pockets of his ...

Mon, August 22, 2011

Obama urges Gaddafi loyalists lay down arms

CHILMARK, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Monday for Muammar Gaddafi to end the bloodshed in Libya as pockets of his loyalist forces ...

Sun, August 21, 2011

Latinos protest deportations at Obama campaign HQ

By Eunju Lie

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Latino activists held a protest outside President Barack Obama's 2012 campaign headquarters on Tuesday to ask him to ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

Obama says "lone wolf terrorist" biggest U.S. threat

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A decade after the 9/11 attacks, a "lone wolf terrorist" like the shooter in Norway now presents a bigger risk to ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

Obama cuts Perry "some slack"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he is cutting potential rival Rick Perry "some slack" for comments that appeared to criticize the ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

Menominee tribe pursing Kenosha casino again, after Obama loosens rules

KENOSHA, WI (WTAQ) - After being rejected three years ago, the Menominee Indian tribe is back in the running to get federal approval for a ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

White House denounces Perry as Republicans target Fed

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House denounced Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry on Tuesday for his threatening remarks toward the head of ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Obama blames Congress Republicans on bus tour

By Alister Bull

PEOSTA, Iowa (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday sought to turn voter anger over the economy toward Republicans in the Congress ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Obama says Warren Buffett is right about taxes

CANNON FALLS, Minnesota (Reuters) - Small-town Americans probably don't make as much money as Warren Buffett, but they pay more of their income in ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Analysis: Two justices may decide fate of Obama healthcare law

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The legal fate of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law will likely come down to two Republican appointees ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Republicans group big donors early to face Obama

By Kim Dixon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans are huddling with big campaign finance donors earlier than usual in the presidential election cycle to take on ...

Sun, August 14, 2011

Rick Perry seen easier for Obama to beat

By Eric Johnson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Republican White House hopeful Rick Perry has at least some supporters in the Democratic stronghold of Chicago -- President Barack ...

Sun, August 14, 2011

Assad warns action against Syria would backfire

By Mariam Karouny

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Sunday unrest sweeping the country had become more militant but he was confident ...

Sat, August 13, 2011

Obama, Cameron discuss markets, Syria: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke on Saturday with British Prime Minister David Cameron about recent developments in the global financial system, the White ...

Sat, August 13, 2011

Obama, Cameron and Saudi King urge Syria end violence

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday that bitter fights between Democrats and Republicans in Washington were hurting the economy ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Obama: European debt woes hitting shores

HOLLAND, Michigan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday that Europe's debt problems were "lapping up on our shores."

Obama, speaking to workers ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Group gives Obama only C grade for helping Hispanics

By Molly O'Toole

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The credit rating is not the only thing being downgraded. Lack of action on federal immigration reform prompted ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Striking Verizon workers boost jobless claims

By Lucia Mutikani

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Striking workers at Verizon Communications pushed up new U.S. jobless claims last week, but there was little evidence ...

Wed, August 10, 2011

Romney, on rare visit to Iowa, rips Obama on economy

By John Whitesides

PELLA, Iowa (Reuters) - Mitt Romney, on a rare visit to Iowa on Wednesday, said Americans were "fearful, but not panicked" about ...

Wed, August 10, 2011

Obama to meet Bernanke on economy later Wednesday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to discuss the economy later on Wednesday, the White House said ...

Tue, August 09, 2011

By Phil Stewart and David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pledged Monday to forge ahead with his Afghan war strategy and the Pentagon ...

Sat, August 06, 2011

Weinstein hosting Obama fundraiser

Weinstein is teaming up with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour to host a dinner on Thursday (11Aug11) for the American president, who is hoping to ...

Fri, August 05, 2011

More work ahead to get finances in order: Obama

Earlier this year (11), the star was asked to emcee an event for America's Democratic National Committee in honour of Obama.

He was ...

Sun, July 31, 2011

For Obama, Bush tax cuts shadow further debt talks

By Jeff Mason

Earlier this year (11), the star was asked to emcee an event for America's Democratic National Committee in honour of Obama.

He was ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Obama unveils sharp increase in auto fuel economy

By Ayesha Rascoe and Deepa Seetharaman

Obama to announce new fuel economy standards Friday

By Ayesha Rascoe and Deepa Seetharaman

WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - The Obama administration has reached a compromise with automakers on a new fuel economy target ...

Tue, July 26, 2011

Americans answer Obama's call, contact lawmakers

By Christopher Doering

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans wasted little time on Tuesday answering President Barack Obama's request to make their voice heard on the ...

Mon, July 25, 2011

Obama says will keep fighting for immigration reform

By Laura MacInnis

Presidential hopeful Huntsman says Obama out of ideas

By Tom Brown

MIAMI (Reuters) - Republican presidential contender Jon Huntsman pilloried President Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying his former boss was "out of ideas ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Lawmaker presses Obama to back trade deals plan

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Republican lawmaker on Wednesday outlined a plan for winning approval of three long-delayed trade agreements and a ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Analysis: Rick Perry run would test Romney's mettle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama threw his support on Tuesday behind efforts by a bipartisan group of senators to negotiate a new deficit-reduction plan ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Wall Street ends worst week in year on debt stalemate

By Caroline Valetkevitch

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended the worst week in a year as time runs out on Washington to reach agreement before ...

Sun, July 17, 2011

Obama to discuss progress on U.S. financial reform

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet on Monday with top U.S. regulators to discuss progress on implementing the legislation he signed a ...

Sun, July 17, 2011

Obama vows fight with pick for consumer agency chief

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned the financial industry on Monday to stop fighting his administration's reforms to help consumers ...

Sat, July 16, 2011

Analysis:In Iowa, Hispanics upset with Obama, lack other choices

By James B. Kelleher

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (Reuters) - Back in 2008, when Barack Obama was fighting for the Democratic presidential nomination, local Hispanics like ...

Sat, July 16, 2011

Obama to nominate consumer agency chief next week: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House plans to nominate a new director to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau next week but is unlikely to name ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Two-thirds of Obama campaign cash from small donors

By Eric Johnson and Kim Dixon

Obama urges lawmakers to gauge support for debt deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged congressional lawmakers on Thursday to go back to their party members and gauge support for components of a ...

Thu, July 14, 2011

Boehner, Pelosi resist Camp David budget retreat

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional leaders on Thursday resisted the idea of a weekend country retreat with President Barack Obama to break a budget deadlock that ...

Wed, July 13, 2011

Obama 2012 campaign breaks cash goal, records

By Kim Dixon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama raised a record-shattering $86 million for his re-election campaign from April to June, exceeding a $60 ...

Tue, July 12, 2011

Analysis: Obama's tilt right could sting in 2012

By Kim Dixon and Eric Johnson

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's tilt to the right in debt talks is denting enthusiasm within ...

Tue, July 12, 2011

McConnell wants to force Obama's hand on debt

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Mitch McConnell plans to offer legislation to force President Barack Obama to formally request an increase in the fast-approaching $14 ...

Mon, July 11, 2011

Michelle Obama to attend Ford service in California

By Mary Slosson

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama will attend a memorial service for former first lady Betty Ford in California on ...

Sun, July 10, 2011

Obama won't "back off" on debt-reduction effort

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will not back off in his efforts to solve U.S. debt problems and will make the case to ...

Sun, July 10, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has tapped the current chief operating officer at the Energy Department's office of fossil energy to lead the ...

Thu, July 07, 2011

Democrats challenge Obama's Afghan withdrawal plan

By David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic lawmakers fed up with the lingering war in Afghanistan launched a new challenge to President Barack Obama's ...

Thu, July 07, 2011

Man who said he planned to kill Obama held over murder

By Brendan O'Brien

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A 41-year-old man who told investigators he planned to eventually assassinate President Barack Obama awaited possible extradition to ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Default avoided but fears on economy remain

By Andy Sullivan and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States stepped back from the brink of default on Tuesday but congressional approval of ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

McConnell will meet at White House with Obama: aides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell accepted an invitation to meet with President Barack Obama at the White House on Thursday amid efforts ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Obama says talked with leaders on debt, cites progress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that he spoke over the weekend with both Democratic and Republican congressional leaders on their impasse ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Hackers falsely claim Obama dead on Fox Twitter feed

By Laura MacInnis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hackers took control of a FoxNews.com Twitter account on Monday and sent six false tweets saying that U ...

Mon, July 04, 2011

National teachers' group endorses Obama for 2nd term

By Mary Wisniewski

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The nation's largest teachers union voted on Monday to recommend that President Barack Obama be elected for another ...

Sat, July 02, 2011

Small plane strays into Camp David airspace while Obama there

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A small plane wandered into the airspace around Camp David, Maryland, on Saturday while President Barack Obama was there, prompting an F-15 ...

Sat, July 02, 2011

Obama expects "bottom lines" on debt limit on Sunday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional leaders are still far apart on a wide range of budget issues but agree on the need to raise the debt ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

White House: Geithner has not told Obama he wants to go

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has not told President Barack Obama he would like to leave after a debt ceiling deal is reached ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Obama taps Curry, Miller for top financial posts

By Dave Clarke

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama moved to fill two key posts in the ranks of financial regulators as officials work to ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Obama awards Defense chief Gates Medal of Freedom

By Molly O'Toole

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama awarded retiring Secretary of Defense Robert Gates the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a farewell ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Romney blasts Obama on jobs in key swing state

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama's jobs record in a key swing state on Thursday by spotlighting a ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Obama adviser expects new debt ceiling guidance

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House senior adviser David Plouffe said on Thursday the Treasury Department could provide new guidance on the deadline for raising the ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Obama weighed military and political risk for Afghan plan

By Missy Ryan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's plan for pulling U.S. troops from Afghanistan will intensify risks in the thick of ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Analysis: Weak economy shadows Obama in bright areas

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bright spot for President Barack Obama in the bleak economic picture should be that many of the "swing ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Obama praises NY gay marriage law, won't endorse it

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised New York's move to legalize same-sex marriage but stopped short of endorsing ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Obama aide claims big gains against al Qaeda

By Mark Hosenball

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent successes against al Qaeda by the United States and its foreign partners, including the killing of Osama bin ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Obama administration wants Guantanamo suit tossed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Wednesday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by a Syrian man who sought compensation for alleged ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Obama says Libya campaign legal, making progress

By Andrew Quinn and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday strongly defended his decision to intervene in Libya, saying he consulted ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Obama praises NY gay marriage law, won't endorse it

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised New York's move to legalize same-sex marriage but stopped short of endorsing ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Obama wins first appeals court healthcare ruling

By Jeremy Pelofsky and James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday upheld President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, handing ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Libya actions do not violate War Powers Act: Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said Wednesday his administration's actions on Libya do not violate the War Powers Act and that it has ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Obama optimistic on debt deal, end to tax breaks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed his case Wednesday that tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans must be ended as part of a deficit ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

Obama's oil reserves plan took shape in May: official

By Roberta Rampton

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It was on May 2, the day U.S. oil prices peaked at nearly $115 a barrel, that President ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

Pawlenty hits Obama on "Arab Spring"

By Michelle Nichols

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty accused President Barack Obama on Tuesday of a timid and incoherent response to ...

Mon, June 27, 2011

Analysis: Hugs, politics: Michelle Obama's savvy helps husband

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - She does not consider herself a "secret weapon," but Michelle Obama's trip to Africa showed the first lady ...

Sat, June 25, 2011

Obama says committed to working to cut debt

By Ayesha Rascoe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday he remained committed to working with Congress to find a solution to the ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

Michelle Obama says husband is committed to Africa

By Jeff Mason

GABORONE (Reuters) - First Lady Michelle Obama rejected criticism that her husband's administration had not paid enough attention to Africa, saying ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

Obama launches technology partnership to spur jobs

By Laura MacInnis

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday launched an initiative to develop new U.S. manufacturing jobs by teaming up government ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

Michelle Obama meets Oprah in South Africa

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama met media mogul and friend Oprah Winfrey on Tuesday evening in South Africa, a White House official ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is finalizing his decision on how many U.S. troops to withdraw from Afghanistan starting next month and is ...

Mon, June 20, 2011

Obama speaks with Turkey's Erdogan on Syria: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Monday about the situation in Syria, the White House said.

"The ...

Mon, June 20, 2011

Analysis: Economy, independents key to Obama v. Romney race

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - While it is still very early, indications are that the most likely match up in the 2012 presidential election ...

Mon, June 20, 2011

Michelle Obama urges Africa to advance women's rights

By Jeff Mason

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - First Lady Michelle Obama urged young Africans Wednesday to fight for women's rights and battle the stigma of ...

Sun, June 19, 2011

Obama adviser blasts Republican "partisan platitudes"

By Eric Johnson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A campaign adviser to Barack Obama defended the Democratic's president's record as a pragmatic leader and champion ...

Sat, June 18, 2011

Obama impersonator cut off at Republican conference

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - A comedian impersonating President Barack Obama was cut short and ushered off the stage at a gathering of Republican activists on ...

Sat, June 18, 2011

Obama says still wonders about his absent father

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama, whose Kenyan father left his family when the future U.S. president was 2 years old, said Saturday he still ...

Sat, June 18, 2011

Obama ignored top legal advice on Libya: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama ignored legal advice from top Pentagon and Justice Department lawyers, siding with other advisers who said he had legal ...

Fri, June 17, 2011

Republicans: focus on beating Obama, not ideology

By John Whitesides

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Sometimes fractious Republican loyalists agreed on Friday on at least one thing about the 2012 White House race ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

Obama hears from Petraeus on Afghan troop options

By Laura MacInnis and Missy Ryan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan has laid out several options for President Barack Obama ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Obama signs disaster aid for tornado-hit Massachusetts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed a disaster declaration for the Massachusetts counties hit by the June 1 tornadoes that killed three ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Boehner says Congress could cut Libya funds

By Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday that Congress could cut funding for U.S. military involvement ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Obama, Boehner team up in golf match

By Andrew Seaman and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Republican House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner teamed up in a golf ...

Tue, June 14, 2011

House Republican leader Boehner warns Obama over Libya

By Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Speaker John Boehner warned President Barack Obama on Tuesday that he was skating on thin legal ice by ...

Tue, June 14, 2011

Obama: If debt limit not raised, financial crisis possible

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned on Tuesday there could be another global financial crisis if Congress failed to raise the national debt ceiling ...

Tue, June 14, 2011

Obama to mull pulling surge force from Afghanistan

By Missy Ryan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will consider a plan to withdraw its 30,000-troop surge force from Afghanistan over the next ...

Mon, June 13, 2011

Obama returns to Puerto Rico, courting Hispanic vote

By Alister Bull

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - Barack Obama paid Puerto Rico its first official U.S. presidential visit in 50 years on ...

Fri, June 10, 2011

Obama to nominate Gruenberg to head FDIC: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to nominate Martin Gruenberg to be the next chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, a top banking ...

Fri, June 10, 2011

Obama urges Gabon's Bongo to root out corruption

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday pressed Gabon's ruler Ali Bongo Ondimba in a White House meeting to do more to fight ...

Thu, June 09, 2011

First lady Michelle Obama to appear on "iCarly"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama will appear on children's TV show "iCarly," -- a favorite program of her daughters -- to promote her ...

Wed, June 08, 2011

Obama holds big 2012 lead over Republicans

By John Whitesides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama retains a big lead over possible Republican rivals in the 2012 election despite anxiety about the ...

Wed, June 08, 2011

Healthcare battle unfolds in Atlanta court

By Matthew Bigg and Karen Jacobs

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Lawyers for President Barack Obama on Wednesday sought to stave off the biggest legal challenge yet ...

Tue, June 07, 2011

Obama urges Bahrain hold rights abusers accountable

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged Bahrain's rulers to hold accountable those responsible for human rights abuses in a crackdown on ...

Tue, June 07, 2011

Pawlenty blasts Obama on "class warfare"

By Ann Saphir

CHICAGO (Reuters) - White House candidate Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday unveiled a plan he said would supercharge the economy and accused president ...

Tue, June 07, 2011

Obama backs Ban Ki-moon for new term as U.N. chief

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama supports U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's bid for a second term and believes he has made important reforms ...

Tue, June 07, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans said on Wednesday they had a frank and productive conversation with President Barack Obama during a meeting on the deficit and ...

Tue, May 31, 2011

Obama taps energy executive Bryson as Commerce chief

By Jeff Mason and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he will nominate former Edison International chief executive John Bryson ...

Mon, May 30, 2011

Obama picks warrior-scholar Dempsey for top military job

By Caren Bohan and Phil Stewart

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Army General Martin Dempsey, a warrior-scholar who commanded troops in ...

Sun, May 29, 2011

Obama vows national response to Missouri tornado

By Caren Bohan

JOPLIN, Missouri (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised victims of the deadliest U.S. tornado in 65 years that the federal government ...

Sun, May 29, 2011

Obama picks Russian adviser for Moscow job

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to nominate Michael McFaul, his top adviser on Russian policy, to be the next U.S. ambassador to ...

Sat, May 28, 2011

Obama back in Washington after European tour

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Maryland (Reuters) - President Barack Obama arrived back in the Washington area late Saturday afternoon following a weeklong tour that took ...

Sat, May 28, 2011

Obama supports easing visa requirements for Poles

By Gabriela Baczynska and Jeff Mason

WARSAW (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday threw his weight behind efforts in Congress to ease visa restrictions ...

Fri, May 27, 2011

Obama reaffirms U.S. security pledge to ally Poland

By Steve Holland and Gabriela Baczynska

WARSAW (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pledged close U.S. cooperation with Poland on Saturday on missile defense, the ...

Fri, May 27, 2011

Obama condemns jailing of Belarus activists

WARSAW (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday condemned jail sentences imposed on Belarussian opposition politicians shortly before his arrival in Poland for talks on ...

Thu, May 26, 2011

LONDON (Reuters) - There will be no "let-up" in pressure on the government of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, U.S. President Barack Obama said on ...

Wed, May 25, 2011

Missile defense, shale gas top Obama agenda in Poland

By Gareth Jones

WARSAW (Reuters) - From missile defense to shale gas, President Barack Obama will reaffirm a U.S. commitment to Poland's security ...

Wed, May 25, 2011

Obama will discuss democracy in Middle East with G8

LONDON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he will discuss with the G8 how to support moves toward democracy in the Middle East ...

Tue, May 24, 2011

Obama reelection campaign seeks places to sleep

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's deputy campaign manager on Tuesday sent an email asking supporters for an unusual favor -- Can you spare a ...

Tue, May 24, 2011

By John Whitesides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's path to re-election in 2012 is likely to be narrower than in his first campaign ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Obama brings Mideast policy push on Europe, G8 trip

By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will use a European tour next week to urge U.S. allies to ...

Thu, May 19, 2011

Israeli rebuke of Obama exposes divide on Mideast

By Jeffrey Heller and Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bluntly told President Barack Obama on Friday his vision of how ...

Thu, May 19, 2011

Obama says U.S. will oppose U.N. acts against Israel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected what he called an effort to isolate Israel at the United Nations in September.

In a ...

Thu, May 19, 2011

Republicans to push Obama on "hidden" lobbyist meetings

By Tim Reid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans will examine claims that President Barack Obama's aides held hundreds of meetings with lobbyists away from the ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

Obama nominates SEC's Aguilar to another term

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to nominate Democrat Luis Aguilar to another term as a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission, the ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

Obama nominates Gallagher as SEC commissioner

By Sarah N. Lynch and Karey Wutkowski

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to nominate Republican Daniel Gallagher and Democrat Luis Aguilar as commissioners ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned Congress that failing to raise the debt limit could lead to a worse financial crisis ...

Sat, May 14, 2011

Obama seeks more drilling in Alaska and Gulf of Mexico

By Jeff Mason and Tom Doggett

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama, under pressure from Republicans and the public to bring down gasoline ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

Bush tells Obama on bin Laden: "Good call"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President George W. Bush, who spent years searching for Osama bin Laden, had two words for President Barack Obama when Obama ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WIBQ) -- Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels still has not decided whether he'll make a run for the White House, but says he ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Obama broaches bin Laden death at campaign event

By Patricia Zengerle

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - President Barack Obama brought up the killing of Osama bin Laden at a fundraiser in Texas on Tuesday ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Top Democrat opposes Obama campaign disclosure plan

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of President Barack Obama's fellow top Democrats in Congress said on Tuesday he opposes Obama's plans ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Obama administration to push for test ban treaty

By Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Tuesday it was preparing a push for approval of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Mitch Daniels says he can beat Obama in 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Mitch Daniels, who is considering a run for the White House in 2012, said on Tuesday he thinks he can beat ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Memphis school races to the top of Obama's list for speech

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will speak at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee, for its commencement after it won a national ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Appeals court questions Obama healthcare lawsuit

By Jeremy Pelofsky and Lisa Lambert

RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday sharply questioned whether the state of Virginia could ...

Mon, May 09, 2011

Obama stresses immigration benefits at Mexico border

By Patricia Zengerle

Obama pivots from bin Laden's death to economy

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama turned on Saturday from national elation over the killing of America's most wanted foe to ...

Fri, May 06, 2011

Blagojevich irked Obama didn't offer plum post for seat

By Janan Hanna

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich erupted in profanity when he learned in 2008 that President Barack Obama was not ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Obama administration urged to raise threat level

By David Morgan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Wednesday came under fire for its decision to leave the national threat level unchanged after ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Obama won't release bin Laden photos, cites risks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said in a television interview on Wednesday he decided not to release photos of Osama bin Laden's body ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Obama Will Not Release Bin Laden Photos

(Washington, DC) -- President Obama won't allow the release of photos of the slain Osama bin Laden. He made the comment in an interview ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Obama will not release bin Laden photos

(Washington, DC) -- President Obama won't allow the release of photos of the slain Osama bin Laden.

He made the comment in an interview ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Obama won't release bin Laden photos, cites risks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said in a television interview on Wednesday he decided not to release photos of Osama bin Laden's body ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Bin Laden death boosts Obama, fears of attack: polls

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's job approval rating jumped 11 points to 57 percent after the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama ...

Tue, May 03, 2011

Bush declines Obama's invitation to "Ground Zero"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President George W. Bush has declined an invitation from President Barack Obama to attend a New York ceremony on Thursday to ...

Tue, May 03, 2011

U.S. views of Obama improve with bin Laden death: Reuters/Ipsos poll

By John Whitesides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The killing of Osama bin Laden sharply boosted President Barack Obama's image, improving Americans' views of his leadership ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Obama aides were divided on bin Laden raid

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama held a crucial meeting last week in which his advisers debated three options for dealing with ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Obama friend pleads no contest to soliciting sex

By Jorene Barut

HONOLULU (Reuters) - A longtime friend and golfing buddy of President Barack Obama pleaded no contest on Monday to a misdemeanor charge ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Obama says world a better place with bin Laden dead

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday the world was a better place after the death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Obama will speak at White House dinner Monday evening

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make public remarks at a bipartisan dinner on Monday evening that he and First lady Michelle are hosting ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Obama vows relief on gas prices

By Matt Spetalnick

By Jim Wolf

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told jokes at the expense of real estate mogul Donald Trump Saturday night, mocking his possible ...

Sat, April 30, 2011

Obama seeks end to oil industry tax breaks

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday kept pressure on the Congress to end tax breaks for oil and gas companies ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

Obama says will keep pushing immigration reform

By Alister Bull

MIAMI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday vowed to fight for immigration reform, a goal that has eluded him and which ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

President Obama has released his birth certificate, proving that he was born in Hawaii.

Wed, April 27, 2011

White House Releases Obama's Birth Certificate

The White House has released President Obama's long-form birth certificate. Get the details from Fox News here.

Wed, April 27, 2011

To quell debate, Obama issues birth document

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday released a longer version of his birth certificate to answer Republican charges he was ...

Wed, April 27, 2011

Obama to address personnel questions Thursday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will address questions about personnel changes on Thursday, his spokesman said.

U.S. officials said there were plans for ...

Wed, April 27, 2011

Obama to shake up security team, Leon Panetta to Pentagon

By Phil Stewart and Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will on Thursday name CIA Director Leon Panetta to become defense secretary and ...

Wed, April 27, 2011

Republicans turn up heat on Obama over oil prices

By Richard Cowan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With Americans upset about rising gasoline prices, Republicans in Congress aim to fix the blame on one person when ...

Tue, April 26, 2011

Obama criticizes new Georgia immigration law

ATLANTA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday criticized an immigration bill passed by Georgia's Legislature that would give police authority to question suspects ...

Tue, April 26, 2011

Obama leaning toward Crocker as Afghan envoy: source

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is likely to nominate veteran diplomat Ryan Crocker as the next U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, a source familiar ...

Tue, April 26, 2011

Oil subsidies could go to trim deficit: Obama adviser

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Gene Sperling on Tuesday said subsidies to the oil and gas industry could be used ...

Tue, April 26, 2011

Obama urges oil producers to increase output

By Alister Bull and David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged world oil producers to lift crude output, as he sought ...

Sun, April 24, 2011

Obama says Syria's Assad must reform or go

By Nazih Siddiqi

BOQAYA, Lebanon (Reuters) - Syria deployed tanks in a border village on Thursday, witnesses said, ignoring growing pressure from Washington which called ...

Sat, April 23, 2011

Obama sees no magic bullet to push down gas prices

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama told Americans on Saturday there is no "magic bullet" to bring down high gasoline prices and said ...

Fri, April 22, 2011

Obama blasts Syria's Assad for "outrageous" violence

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on the Syrian government on Friday to stop using "outrageous" violence against demonstrators and accused President Bashar al-Assad ...

Fri, April 22, 2011

Obama tells Syria that violence must end now

By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland

Gingrich derides Obama over energy policy

By Ros Krasny

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Republican former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich, mulling a run for the White House, on Wednesday ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Obama administration backs FAA despite uproar

By John Crawley

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has full confidence in the top U.S. aviation safety official and his agency following a ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Obama says spending cuts could trigger second recession

PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believes the U.S. economy could lapse back into recession if government spending ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to attend the April 29 launch of the space shuttle Endeavour at Cape Canaveral, Florida, a White House ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Obama blames speculators for rising U.S. fuel prices

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday blamed speculators for driving gasoline prices higher and straining American consumers, saying ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

At Facebook headquarters, Obama seeks 2008 energy

By Jeff Mason

PALO ALTO, Calif (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to reignite the youthful energy that propelled his 2008 election Wednesday with a ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Potential presidential candidate Donald Trump, at or near the top of some recent polls of Republican contenders, said he might release his ...

Mon, April 18, 2011

Obama to discuss trade with Panama's president

Supreme Court won't speed up Obama healthcare law ruling

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court refused on Monday to speed up a ruling on President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul, his ...

Fri, April 15, 2011

Obama says little he can do about high oil prices

By Timothy Gardner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said there are no quick fixes to bring down rising gasoline prices and urged caution about ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Senate confirms two members of Obama economic team

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday confirmed two new members of President Barack Obama's economic team.

Carl Shapiro, an economist in the antitrust ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Obama urges Democrats help him "finish the job"

By Steve Holland

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Democrats on Thursday to help him "finish the job" at the first events of his ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States should wait to tackle its bulging deficit until after economic growth is strong enough to warrant higher interest rates ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Fundraiser McAuliffe to help Obama re-election bid

By Eric Johnson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former Democratic National Committee Chairman and major fundraiser Terry McAuliffe is ready to help President Barack Obama's nascent ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Obama officials: Republicans see debt ceiling urgency

By Rachelle Younglai and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration expressed confidence on Thursday that the United States would raise its debt ceiling ...

Wed, April 13, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sternly rebuked Syria on Friday about violence there in which sources said 22 pro-democracy protesters died.

"I strongly condemn ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Obama calls Boehner on budget, talks ongoing: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke to the top two leaders in Congress on Friday about the budget talks, which are continuing, the White ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Obama, Congress leaders start U.S. budget meeting

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has begun a meeting with congressional leaders at the White House to discuss ways to avoid a government shutdown ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Obama meeting with Congress leaders delayed one hour

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There will be a one-hour delay in a meeting on Thursday between President Barack Obama and congressional leaders, which is now set ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Obama: labor deal paves way for U.S.-Colombia trade pact

By Alister Bull and Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said Thursday that a deal over labor rights had cleared the way to ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Obama: Labor deal paves way for U.S.-Colombia trade pact

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday a U.S.-Colombian agreement on an action plan for addressing labor rights in Colombia formed ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Obama friend charged with soliciting prostitute

HONOLULU (Reuters) - A long-time friend of President Barack Obama is due in court next month on suspicion of soliciting a prostitute in Honolulu, authorities ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Obama and Boehner to hold budget meeting at 1 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will hold another meeting with congressional leaders on Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT to discuss negotiations on spending ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Folksy Obama glides into campaign mode

By Jeff Mason

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dogged by a budget battle at home, President Barack Obama pitched energy plans and tested campaign themes on ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

How to spend a billion: Obama will lavish on ads

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - How do you spend a billion dollars?

President Barack Obama's campaign will lay out a huge amount of ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Obama: Simplify tax code for individuals and firms

FAIRLESS HILLS, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that he was eager to simplify the U.S. tax code for individuals as ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Obama, Karzai deplore Koran burning

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai deplored the burning of the Koran by a fundamentalist U.S. pastor in an ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will visit Facebook's California headquarters on April 20 and hold a town hall forum on the economy with ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Obama: Mideast peace bid needed amid region's unrest

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that with the winds of change sweeping the broader Middle East it was "more urgent than ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Obama signs healthcare tax repeal into law

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday signed into law a bill changing his signature healthcare legislation to repeal a tax measure that business ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Obama: Economy cannot afford a government shutdown

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned that the economy could not afford the disruption that a government shutdown could inflict, but said ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Obama 2012 team fears voter backlash on gas prices

By Tim Reid and Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House officials are increasingly worried that rising gasoline prices, and disruptions to the global oil ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Obama asks Ivory Coast's Gbagbo to "stand down"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama called on Ivory Coast incumbent Laurent Gbagbo on Tuesday to stand down immediately and order his fighters ...

Sun, April 03, 2011

Obama defends U.S. deficit plan, sees common ground

By Jeff Mason and Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama drew a sharp line on Tuesday between Republican and Democratic plans to cut ...

Sat, April 02, 2011

Obama calls killings in Afghanistan outrageous

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday the killings in Afghanistan after a fundamentalist Christian U.S. preacher burned a ...

Sat, April 02, 2011

Obama declares himself candidate for re-election

By Steve Holland and Caren Bohan

Young voters have not abandoned Obama: poll

By Lauren Keiper

BOSTON (Reuters) - Young voters, who were crucial to President Barack Obama's election in 2008, have not soured on him and ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

Obama threatens veto of FAA bill over labor provision

By John Crawley

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama would veto sweeping aviation legislation if Republicans in Congress succeed in gutting a rule favorable to ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

Obama picks acting chief of housing agency

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has chosen the chief risk officer of the Federal Housing Administration to be the agency's acting commissioner, the ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

Exclusive: Obama authorizes secret help for Libya rebels

By Mark Hosenball

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has signed a secret order authorizing covert U.S. government support for rebel forces seeking to ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

House votes to kill main Obama foreclosure aid

By Corbett B. Daly

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to kill President Barack Obama's signature program to help struggling ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Obama calls for deep cuts in U.S. oil imports

By Alister Bull and Patricia Zengerle

By Patricia Zengerle and Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to reassure Americans about U.S. military involvement in Libya on Saturday ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

White House insists Obama consulted on Libya

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House rejected criticism of President Barack Obama's decision to attack Libya, saying on Thursday he had ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

Obama seeks to assure lawmakers on Libya strategy

By Patricia Zengerle and Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told U.S. lawmakers on Friday American military forces are not seeking to ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

Medvedev tells Obama: prevent Libyan civilian deaths

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama on Thursday the deaths of Libyan civilians during western military intervention ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

Obama, Medvedev discussed Russia move to WTO: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev discussed "new moment" in Russia's progress toward joining the World Trade ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

Few Americans see Obama as strong military leader

By Arshad Mohammed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Only 17 percent of Americans see President Barack Obama as a strong and decisive military leader, according to a ...

Wed, March 23, 2011

Senior Republican ups criticism of Obama on Libya

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, who is seeking to shore up participation and clarify leadership of the military attacks on Libyan ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Lawmakers turn to public on Obama clean energy plan

By Tom Doggett

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The leadership of the Senate Energy Committee is seeking public input on how to fashion a bill creating the ...

Mon, March 21, 2011

More Republicans doubt Obama's Libya action

By Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama condemned on Friday a shooting attack in Yemen that killed dozens of protesters, urged authorities there to protect peaceful ...

Fri, March 18, 2011

Obama to make statement on Libya

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to make a statement on Libya on Friday at 2 p.m. EST, the White House said.

Just ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

Obama warns Gaddafi to comply with U.N., halt advance

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Friday to comply with U.N. demands for a ceasefire or else face ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said Thursday that the United States feels "great urgency" to assist Japan and is confident that Japan will rebuild ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

Obama to make statement about Japan at 3:30 pm EST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make a statement about Japan at 3:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, the White House said.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama may be a Democrat but his choices of teams to make the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Stars urge Obama to rethink gay rights issues

The trio is among a number of celebrities backing the Say I Do drive by the Freedom To Marry group, which aims to legalise ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Obama refocus on Latin America amid China push

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama travels to Latin America this week seeking to reassert economic leadership in a region Washington once ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

NRA says would not accept Obama invite to guns meeting

By Jerry Norton

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Calls by President Barack Obama's administration to meet with all sides to discuss making gun laws more effective ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Obama would veto bill killing foreclosure prevention

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama would veto a Republican-backed bill killing his signature mortgage foreclosure prevention program if Congress passes it, his administration said ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Obama trip is a historic chance for U.S.-Brazil ties

By Brian Winter

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Since taking office on New Year's Day, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has told a procession of surprised American ...

Mon, March 14, 2011

Republican Barbour says Obama policies stifle recovery

By Nick Carey

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Haley Barbour, a conservative Republican weighing a 2012 White House run, condemned President Barack Obama on Monday for failed ...

Mon, March 14, 2011

Obama wants reform of Bush education law this year

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The time of President Barack Obama's news conference on Friday has been changed to 12:30 p.m. EST from 11 ...

Thu, March 10, 2011

Obama to weigh changes to U.S. trade agencies

Obama wants all three trade deals approved: Kirk

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama wants to work with Congress to win approval of three long-delayed trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

Obama naming Commerce's Locke as China envoy: source

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will name Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as the next U.S. ambassador to China on Wednesday, an administration official ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

By Steve Holland

MIAMI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama took the first steps on the road to the 2012 elections on Friday, presiding over the ...

Fri, March 04, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key panel in the House of Representatives delayed until next week a vote to kill President Barack Obama's embattled foreclosure ...

Thu, March 03, 2011

Obama and Mexico's Calderon seek to ease tensions

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Thursday vowed greater cooperation to combat drugs and arms smuggling ...

Wed, March 02, 2011

Bush and Clinton aides prod Obama on Latam trade deals

By Doug Palmer

Obama says public employees should not be "vilified"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday everyone should be ready for sacrifice to help tackle U.S. budget problems, but it does ...

Mon, February 28, 2011

Obama offers states flexibility on healthcare law

By Jeff Mason and Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama extended an olive branch on Monday to states struggling to implement his healthcare ...

Mon, February 28, 2011

Obama says everyone must give to tackle deficit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told state governors on Monday that everyone should be ready to sacrifice to help tackle the deficit.

But in ...

Sun, February 27, 2011

3M CEO blasts Obama as anti-business: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The chief executive of diversified manufacturer 3M Co called President Barack Obama anti-business in an interview with the Financial Times, arguing ...

Sun, February 27, 2011

Ron Paul, Herman Cain win Tea Party poll to run against Obama

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Rep. Ron Paul and Georgia businessman Herman Cain were conservative Tea Party activists' top picks to run against Barack Obama for president ...

Sat, February 26, 2011

Mulling 2012 run, Pawlenty hits "union-coddling" Obama

By Tim Gaynor

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Not known as a hard-hitting conservative, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty got a standing ovation from Tea Party activists ...

Sat, February 26, 2011

Obama urges Congress to avoid budget gridlock

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama Saturday urged Congress to find "common ground" to prevent a damaging government shutdown, as Republicans and ...

Thu, February 24, 2011

Obama, Geithner seek to quell fears about oil spike

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Governor Walker and the head of the Republican National Committee both say President Obama should balance his own federal budget, and ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

Obama to name Intel CEO to White House jobs panel

HILLSBORO, Oregon (Reuters) - Intel Corp Chief Executive Paul Otellini will be named to a panel of experts advising President Barack Obama on jobs, the ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

MILWAUKEE, Wis (WSAU) President Obama said in a TV interview last night that he's monitoring the contentious debate in Madison over collective bargaining ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Big pharmaceutical companies could face increased competition from generic drugmakers under two proposals put forth by the Obama administration ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

Michigan Democrats Urging Party Unity Behind Stabenow, Obama

(Detroit, MI) -- Leaders of the Michigan Democratic Party are urging members to unite behind Senator Debbie Stabenow and President Obama in 2012. The party ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

Trump will decide whether or not to challenge Obama by June

The billionaire The Apprentice star told the crowd his goal is to make sure that America is ""respected again"" around the world.

Trump revealed ...

Sun, February 13, 2011

Obama plans to cut deficit by $1.1 trillion, $78B from Defense

By Jeff Mason and Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal 2012 will seek to cut the record federal ...

Sat, February 12, 2011

Obama says in budget talks all sides must give

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle are going to have to give a ...

Fri, February 11, 2011

Obama makes sales pitch for his 2012 budget

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama made a sales pitch on Saturday for his forthcoming fiscal year 2012 budget, pledging that it ...

Fri, February 11, 2011

Republican blames Obama for trade programs lapse

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's failure to lay out a timetable for winning congressional approval of free trade pacts with ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

Obama budget to ignite deficit debate

By Alister Bull and Richard Cowan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's 2012 budget plan will bring a simmering deficit debate to a head ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Wednesday he was worried that President Barack Obama's 2012 budget proposal will be ...

Wed, February 09, 2011

Obama's ratings inch up as economy improves: poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's approval ratings inched up again this month as Americans grew slightly more optimistic about the economy and the ...

Tue, February 08, 2011

Yes, he did: first lady says Obama quit smoking

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has finally kicked his smoking habit, first lady Michelle Obama said on Tuesday.

It has been "almost ...

Tue, February 08, 2011

Obama invites Republican lawmakers to White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will have lunch with Republican leaders from the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, the White House said ...

Mon, February 07, 2011

President Obama Offers Kudos to Packers Coach Mike McCarthy

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Barack Obama made a congratulatory phone call to Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy Monday.

According to the ...

Mon, February 07, 2011

Obama says U.S. to recognize South Sudan as sovereign

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday the United States intends to recognize South Sudan as a sovereign country in July, as Washington ...

Mon, February 07, 2011

Obama tries to woo business, slams "burdensome" tax

By Alister Bull and David Morgan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama stepped up efforts to woo the U.S. business community on Monday, seeking ...

Mon, February 07, 2011

Republican Senators press Obama on Bush trade deals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Senate Republicans on Monday urged President Barack Obama to push for approval of free trade deals with Colombia and Panama in ...

Sun, February 06, 2011

Obama denies post-election move to political center

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama denied on Sunday that he moved to the political center after his Democrats were routed in ...

Sun, February 06, 2011

Obama budget director offers clues to some cuts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House budget director offered clues on Sunday to some cuts that President Barack Obama will offer in his fiscal 2012 ...

Sun, February 06, 2011

U.S. companies should invest more, Obama advisor says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top White House economic advisor said U.S. businesses should plow more of their profits into job-creating investment.

"There is a ...

Sun, February 06, 2011

Former VP Cheney eases up on Obama criticism

By John Whitesides

SANTA BARBARA, California (Reuters) - After nearly two years of leading the Republican charge against President Barack Obama, a kinder and gentler ...

Sun, February 06, 2011

Palin says Obama's policies have US on road to ruin

By John Whitesides

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb 4 (Reuters) - Republican Sarah Palin said on Friday an explosion of government spending and debt under President ...

Sat, February 05, 2011

Obama stresses Egypt transition in calls to leaders

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called leaders from Germany, Britain and the United Arab Emirates on Saturday to discuss the situation in Egypt and ...

Sat, February 05, 2011

Obama calls on business to do more to boost U.S.

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on U.S. businesses on Saturday to do more to boost the economy by hiring ...

Sat, February 05, 2011

Palin says Obama's policies have U.S. on road to ruin

By John Whitesides

SANTA BARBARA, California (Reuters) - Republican Sarah Palin said on Friday an explosion of government spending and debt under President Barack Obama ...

Fri, February 04, 2011

Obama pushes on job creation, amid din over Egypt

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House released a strategy to promote U.S. innovation on Friday, keeping its focus on the politically ...

Fri, February 04, 2011

Obama launches housing overhaul plan

By Corbett B. Daly and David Lawder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration nailed a 'condemned' sign on the wrecked U.S. housing finance system ...

Fri, February 04, 2011

Obama presses Mubarak to heed call for reform

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Friday to heed the call of the Egyptian people for an orderly transition ...

Fri, February 04, 2011

Obama, Harper eye new security plan to ease trade

By Doug Palmer and Louise Egan

WASHINGTON/OTTAWA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed on Friday to a new ...

Thu, February 03, 2011

Obama announces clean energy plan for buildings

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met with six chief executives from his Technology CEO Council on Tuesday to discuss U.S. competitiveness, innovation, and ...

Tue, February 01, 2011

Obama envoy presses Mubarak on "orderly transition"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's special envoy delivered a message to embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Tuesday about the need to prepare for ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

Obama to meet with tech company CEOs on Tuesday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet with a group of technology company chief executives on Tuesday as part of his effort to mend ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

Federal Judge Strikes Down Obama Healthcare Law

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WTAQ) - A federal judge in Florida has ruled that President Obama's healthcare reform law is unconstitutional.

Judge Roger Vinson took exception ...

Sun, January 30, 2011

Obama says change in Egypt "must begin now"

By Caren Bohan and Andrew Quinn

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told Hosni Mubarak on Tuesday an orderly transition of power in Egypt "must ...

Sat, January 29, 2011

Obama touts clean energy firm as way of the future

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday touted gains made by a Wisconsin renewable energy firm as the kind of innovation that will bolster ...

Fri, January 28, 2011

Man who mailed white powder to Obama, others sentenced

By Robert Boczkiewicz

DENVER (Reuters) -- A mentally ill man who admitted mailing 13 letters filled with white powder to President Barack Obama, members of ...

Fri, January 28, 2011

Emanuel uses Obama compliments in latest campaign ad

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Rahm Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff running for Chicago mayor, released a new ad on Friday featuring praise from ...

Fri, January 28, 2011

Obama: drug abuse requires broader policy response

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday that fighting drug abuse demanded a broad public health effort to curb demand for narcotics, but ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

Biden expects to be Obama's 2012 running mate

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden said on Thursday he expects to be on the 2012 Democratic presidential ticket as President Barack Obama's ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

Obama won't renominate Smith housing regulator: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will not renominate Joseph Smith to oversee mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the White House said ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is already halfway to meeting President Barack Obama's goal of generating 80 percent of the nation's electricity ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

More Speculation on Obama Visit

The next presidential election is 650 days away – and Democrat Barack Obama could give himself a little edge today with his visit to Manitowoc ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Politicos: Several Reasons Manitowoc Chosen For President Obama Visit

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WTAQ) - Political observers say there are a number of reasons President Obama chose Manitowoc to highlight the economic plans from his State ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for expanding high-speed wireless services to meet the voracious appetite of consumers and businesses, a task ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

Obama urges quick approval of Korea trade deal

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on Congress to pass a free trade agreement with South Korea "as soon ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

Obama focuses on Iran, North Korea, omits Mideast peace

By Andrew Quinn

Obama takes fiscal balancing act to heartland

By Ross Colvin

MANITOWOC, Wisc. (Reuters) - President Barack Obama went to the heartland on Wednesday to promote his agenda of investing to create jobs ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Key Obama aide on Iran sanctions steps down

By Glenn Somerville and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's point person on cracking down on financial flows to Iran resigned on ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Obama pressed to seek votes on Bush-era trade deals

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faced bipartisan pressure on Monday to send Congress long-delayed trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and ...

Sun, January 23, 2011

Obama speech may spur fight over pace of budget cuts

By Caren Bohan and Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday is likely to ignite a clash ...

Sun, January 23, 2011

We might work with Obama: McConnell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday it might be possible to work with President Barack Obama in the coming year ...

Sun, January 23, 2011

President Obama to Visit Orion Energy Systems

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WTAQ) - We now know that President Obama will visit Orion Energy Systems in Manitowoc when he comes to northeast Wisconsin Wednesday.

White ...

Sat, January 22, 2011

Obama pushes trade agenda ahead of big speech

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Saturday for new efforts to open global markets to U.S. goods, highlighting trade ...

Fri, January 21, 2011

Obama speech may spur fight over pace of budget cuts

By Caren Bohan and Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday is likely to ignite a ...

Fri, January 21, 2011

Obama's daughter, Sasha, practices Chinese with Hu

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Talk about a high level language exchange.

President Barack Obama's nine-year-old daughter, Sasha, wanted to test her developing Chinese skills this ...

Fri, January 21, 2011

Obama names GE's Immelt head of new economic panel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will name General Electric Co. Chief Executive Jeffrey Immelt to head a new advisory panel focused on promoting economic ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

Manitowoc, Wis. (WHBL) - President Obama will talk about the economy when he visits Manitowoc next Wednesday. And Mayor Justin Nickels says the president will ...

Tue, January 18, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday ordered a government-wide review of regulations with the goal of eliminating those that hurt job creation and ...

Mon, January 17, 2011

Obama and Hu to confront economic strains, North Korea

By Chris Buckley

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao confront stubborn rifts over North Korea and economic imbalances on ...

Mon, January 17, 2011

Obama: Lebanon tribunal must be allowed to work

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed the filing of an indictment over the killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri and ...

Mon, January 17, 2011

Cuba terms Obama measures positive but limited

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba said on Sunday that President Barack Obama's move to relax more U.S. travel restrictions to the island was a ...

Sat, January 15, 2011

Obama urges bipartisanship after Arizona shootings

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Americans on Saturday to maintain the "spirit of common cause" that arose from grieving over ...

Fri, January 14, 2011

Obama stresses U.S. support for Pakistan in meeting

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama stressed U.S. support for Pakistan during a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday and reiterated plans ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Obama hosts Chinese rights advocates at White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Thursday with five advocates for human rights in China ahead of a state visit by Chinese President ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Michelle Obama sees lessons after Arizona shooting

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama urged parents across the United States on Thursday to talk to their children about the Arizona shootings and ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

TUCSON, Arizona (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Americans Wednesday not to seek a simple explanation for the Arizona shootings and said the country would ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

Obama leads Arizona memorial service

By Jeff Mason and Tim Gaynor

TUCSON, Arizona (Reuters) - Thousands of people crowded an arena on Wednesday to hear President Barack Obama comfort Americans ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

U.S. beef and software groups eye Hu-Obama summit

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. software manufacturers and beef exporters want President Barack Obama to push for increased sales to China when ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

Artist and news wire settle Obama portrait suit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The artist who created an iconic portrait of Barack Obama and the Associated Press have agreed to settle a copyright dispute ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

Obama approval rises as economy improves: Reuters/Ipsos poll

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is getting a bump in his approval ratings from an improving economy but Americans want him ...

Tue, January 11, 2011

Obama calls Saudi king, voices solidarity on Lebanon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called Saudi King Abdullah on Tuesday, wishing him a speedy recovery from recent surgery and saying he wanted to ...

Tue, January 11, 2011

Obama's State of the Union speech on January 25

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union address, when he will lay out his legislative priorities for the year, is ...

Mon, January 10, 2011

Sarkozy assures Obama he sees dollar as "No. 1"

By Emmanuel Jarry and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy assured President Barack Obama on Monday he recognized the U.S. dollar ...

Mon, January 10, 2011

Sarkozy spoke to Obama about monetary system reform

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke to President Barack Obama on Monday about his proposals for changes to the international monetary system but ...

Sun, January 09, 2011

Obama, Hu will seek to re-set ties at state visit

By Paul Eckert and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and China's Hu Jintao will strive to put a rocky 2010 behind ...

Sat, January 08, 2011

Obama urges end to "symbolic battles" in Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged newly empowered Republicans on Saturday not to wage "symbolic battles" against him but to instead work together to ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

Obama, in blow to closing Guantanamo, signs law

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, in a setback to hopes for the quick closing of the Guantanamo Bay prison, reluctantly signed ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

Obama to name Sperling as new economic adviser: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, retooling his economic team to boost sluggish U.S. growth and tackle emboldened Republicans, will on Friday name Gene ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Schumer says Obama should push China on trade

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Democrat in the Senate said on Thursday that President Barack Obama should back a bid to crack ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Obama picks JP Morgan's Daley as chief of staff

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday picked JP Morgan Chase executive William Daley as his new White House chief of staff as part ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Obama nearing decision on Daley as top aide

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama was nearing a decision on Thursday on whether to pick JP Morgan Chase executive William Daley ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

House leader optimistic on Obama cooperation

By David Morgan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Thursday said he is optimistic that Republicans in Congress can work with President ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

President Obama Nominates Butler For Federal Judgeship Again

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama has again nominated former State Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler to a federal judgeship in Madison.

The U ...

Wed, January 05, 2011

Obama renominates MIT economist Diamond for Fed Board

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday renominated economist and Nobel laureate Peter Diamond to the Federal Reserve Board, sticking with a pick that ...

Wed, January 05, 2011

Obama to name new economic team Friday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will announce on Friday whom he has picked to replace Larry Summers as his top economic adviser, with Gene ...

Wed, January 05, 2011

Obama's press spokesman Robert Gibbs to leave

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, one of President Barack Obama's closest aides, said on Wednesday he will ...

Tue, January 04, 2011

Obama's deputy FDA chief to leave agency

By Lisa Richwine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration Deputy Commissioner Joshua Sharfstein will leave the agency to run the state of ...

Tue, January 04, 2011

Obama urges Republicans to help him revive economy

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama appealed to Republican congressional leaders on Tuesday to put politics aside and work to revive the ...

Mon, January 03, 2011

Obama considers J.P. Morgan's Daley as senior aide

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is considering tapping J.P. Morgan Chase executive William Daley for a senior role in the ...

Mon, January 03, 2011

Obama eyes ex-Clinton aide as top economic adviser

By Caren Bohan and Glenn Somerville

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A trusted aide with first-hand experience negotiating with Republicans has emerged as the favorite to become ...

Sun, January 02, 2011

Obama signs health bill for September 11 responders

HONOLULU (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Sunday signed into law a bill that funds medical care for firefighters and other responders to the September ...

Sun, January 02, 2011

Obama aide: Debt limit fight could be "catastrophic"

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A fight over the budget loomed on Sunday as a top aide to President Barack Obama warned of catastrophic ...

Sat, January 01, 2011

Obama offers help after attacks in Egypt, Nigeria

HONOLULU (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday condemned separate "outrageous terrorist bombing attacks" in Egypt and Nigeria and said the United States was prepared ...

Sat, January 01, 2011

Obama's New Year's resolution? Fix the economy

Fri, December 24, 2010

Medvedev lauds Obama, laments pace of Russian change

By Alissa de Carbonnel

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev praised President Barack Obama on Friday for winning U.S. support for an arms ...

Fri, December 24, 2010

Man drives into Obama security roadblock in Hawaii

HONOLULU (Reuters) - A man being pursued by police drove into a security roadblock near President Barack Obama's vacation home in Hawaii on Thursday ...

Thu, December 23, 2010

Obama to renominate Diamond to Fed, official says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will renominate Nobel-prize winning economist Peter Diamond to the Federal Reserve Board next year when the new Senate convenes ...

Wed, December 22, 2010

Obama marks accomplishments, spending fight looms

By Caren Bohan and Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he expected a robust debate with Republicans next year on ...

Wed, December 22, 2010

Obama says look at deficit cutting in new Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday said cutting the deficit and debt will have to be looked at as soon as the new ...

Wed, December 22, 2010

Obama disappointed in failure to pass budget

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday said while a lot was accomplished at the end of the year, the failure of U.S ...

Wed, December 22, 2010

President Obama Signs Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - Fulfilling a major campaign pledge, President Obama has signed historic legislation repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The longstanding ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

Obama weighs review process for Guantanamo detainees

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is considering the creation of a review process for Guantanamo Bay detainees who are deemed too ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

Obama assures Hispanics immigration reform a top goal

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to assure Hispanics on Tuesday that their goal to overhaul U.S. immigration policy would ...

Sun, December 19, 2010

Obama lobbies regional leaders as Sudan vote looms

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, who has pushed Sudan over an upcoming referendum and the crisis in Darfur, has written to ...

Sat, December 18, 2010

Obama invokes Reagan to push START treaty

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fresh from a shared victory on an $858 billion tax-cut package, President Barack Obama pushed on Saturday for congressional ...

Fri, December 17, 2010

Kabul silent over Obama's Afghan war review

By Jonathon Burch

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's leaders, overlooked in the summary of a "brutally honest" U.S. war strategy review, did not offer ...

Fri, December 17, 2010

Rudd embarrassed after missing Obama joke

The I Love You, Man star took in a tour of the White House with his movie co-star Reese Witherspoon while shooting new romantic ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

Obama courts Big Labor after meeting Big Business

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will seek to shore up support for his economic agenda from Big Labor in White House talks on Friday ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

Obama backs U.N. indigenous rights declaration

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he was giving a belated U.S. endorsement to the United Nations Declaration ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

Oversee synthetic life field more: Obama advisers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The not-quite-emerged field of synthetic biology -- artificial life -- will need coordinated supervision from the federal government, advisers to President Barack Obama said ...

Wed, December 15, 2010

Obama, on eve of review, cites Afghan war progress

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, on the eve of releasing a major review of his Afghanistan policy, told lawmakers on Wednesday ...

Wed, December 15, 2010

Obama fuel plan would raise car prices, study says

By Bernie Woodall

DETROIT (Reuters) - The average cost of a car sold in the United States could rise by just over 20 percent and ...

Wed, December 15, 2010

Obama administration sues BP, others over Gulf spill

By Jeremy Pelofsky and James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Wednesday launched a legal battle against BP Plc and its partners by ...

Tue, December 14, 2010

Obama discusses economy with Buffett, Gates

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met billionaire philanthropists and businessmen Warren Buffett and Bill Gates on Tuesday for a conversation that touched on how ...

Tue, December 14, 2010

Obama considers Levin, others for economic adviser

By Jeff Mason and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House has cast a wide net in its search for a replacement for outgoing ...

Tue, December 14, 2010

Witherspoon tongue-tied after Obama meeting

The Legally Blonde star was filming the romantic comedy with Paul Rudd in Washington, D.C. when they landed a last-minute viewing of the ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

Obama may delay start of his Christmas vacation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is likely to delay the start of his Christmas vacation to help several of his key legislative goals pass ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

Judge rejects key part of Obama healthcare law

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A judge in Virginia on Monday invalidated a key part of the landmark healthcare law that requires individuals to buy health insurance ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

Fed vs Obama: rates up on tax deal

By Pedro Nicolaci da Costa

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - What the Federal Reserve giveth, Obama taketh away.

The central bank's $600 billion stimulus plan was ...

Sun, December 12, 2010

Fed vs Obama: Tax deal drives up rates

By Pedro Nicolaci da Costa

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - What the Federal Reserve giveth, Obama taketh away.

The U.S. central bank's $600 billion stimulus ...

Sat, December 11, 2010

Obama calls WikiLeaks' "deplorable": White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told Turkish and Mexican leaders on Saturday that WikiLeaks' actions were "deplorable" as the U.S. administration kept up ...

Sat, December 11, 2010

Obama courts business to spur hiring

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, trying to improve strained relations with the corporate world, prodded America's top business executives on ...

Sat, December 11, 2010

Obama sees Cancun meet as advance in climate change fight

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Saturday that the Cancun climate conference had built on the Copenhagen accord and ...

Fri, December 10, 2010

Obama aide says Iran may face more nuclear sanctions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's adviser on arms control said on Friday Iran could face fresh international sanctions after talks in Switzerland this ...

Fri, December 10, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he regretted that neither Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo nor his wife would be allowed to attend ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

U.S. labor group to oppose Obama on South Korea trade

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The largest U.S. labor organization said on Thursday it will fight President Barack Obama on a free trade ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday that passing a tax compromise that he reached earlier this week with Republicans would boost the ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

Obama pushes export reforms, eyes Russia in WTO

By Alister Bull and Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday voiced strong support for Russian membership in the World Trade Organization ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

Vidal urges Obama to meet with Parsi leaders in Iran

In the missive, released via movie website Screenmancer.com, the director reminds Obama he wrote to him about cementing ties with the Persians when ...

Wed, December 08, 2010

House approves bill to fund Obama priorities

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a slimmed-down spending bill that funds many of President Barack Obama's top priorities but ...

Tue, December 07, 2010

President Obama Defends Tax Deal

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama insists that the tax deal he struck with Republicans this week is a good deal for the American ...

Tue, December 07, 2010

Pelosi says tax-cut talks with Obama continuing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will continue talks with President Barack Obama in coming days on a tax-cut plan, as Democrats ...

Mon, December 06, 2010

Obama announces tax deal with Republicans

By Matt Spetalnick and Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday unveiled a compromise deal to extend all Bush-era tax cuts for ...

Mon, December 06, 2010

Obama should step in over Gulf spill fund: Alabama governor

ATLANTA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama should intervene to stop the $20 billion BP oil spill compensation fund from depriving claimants of their rights, Alabama ...

Sun, December 05, 2010

Obama touts South Korea trade deal

By Doug Palmer and Kim Yeonhee

WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed at the weekend to work with Republicans and Democrats to pass ...

Sat, December 04, 2010

Corrected: Obama to push for South Korea trade approval

(corrects 3rd paragaph to show others deals include, Colombia, not South Korea)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday was expected to start building ...

Fri, December 03, 2010

Obama in Afghanistan, says troops making progress

By Caren Bohan

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama praised American troops for "important progress" against militants in Afghanistan, during an unannounced ...

Fri, December 03, 2010

Obama in Afghanistan, U.S. to release war review soon

By Caren Bohan

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama visited Afghanistan on Friday but bad weather kept him on a U.S ...

Fri, December 03, 2010

Walker meets with Obama on health care

WASHINGTON (WSAU) After meeting with President Obama yesterday, Governor-elect Scott Walker said he would use a “free market” approach if he has to follow ...

Thu, December 02, 2010

House sends $4.5 billion school-lunch bill to Obama

By Charles Abbott

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives passed on Thursday and sent to President Barack Obama a bill that boosts funding for ...

Thu, December 02, 2010

Obama knocks FIFA over 2022 World Cup decision

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday FIFA had erred in awarding the 2022 World Cup soccer finals to Qatar and not the ...

Thu, December 02, 2010

Obama aides push extending unemployment benefits

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top aides to President Barack Obama will hold a press conference call on Thursday to urge Congress to approve an extension of ...

Thu, December 02, 2010

Doyle meets with Obama

WASHINGTON (WSAU) Governor Jim Doyle will be in Washington today for a private meeting with President Obama. No one knows exactly what's being ...

Thu, December 02, 2010

Lawmaker calls for end to Obama mortgage aid program

By Corbett B. Daly

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The incoming head of a House of Representatives panel overseeing the Obama White House on Thursday called for ...

Wed, December 01, 2010

The actress was on the set of the medical drama in 2007 when Obama called her during his election campaign to thank her for ...

Tue, November 30, 2010

Judge tosses challenge to Obama healthcare law

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge in Virginia on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the landmark healthcare law championed by President Barack ...

Tue, November 30, 2010

Obama urges Senate approval of START nuclear pact

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday reiterated his call for the Senate to ratify a new nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, calling ...

Tue, November 30, 2010

Obama urges Senate approval of START nuclear pact

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday reiterated his call for the Senate to ratify a new nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, calling ...

Mon, November 29, 2010

Obama to meet Wal-Mart CEO Duke on Monday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Barack Obama will meet Wal-Mart Stores Inc chief executive Mike Duke on Monday as part of ongoing outreach efforts toward the ...

Mon, November 29, 2010

Obama proposes freeze in federal worker pay

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama proposed a two-year freeze on Monday on the pay of federal workers and vowed to work ...

Fri, November 26, 2010

Obama hit during basketball game, gets stitches

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama was accidentally elbowed in the face while playing basketball on Friday and received 12 stitches to his lip, the ...

Fri, November 26, 2010

Obama defends airport security measures

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama defended controversial new security measures at U.S. airports in an interview released on Friday, saying the methods were ...

Wed, November 24, 2010

After election stuffing, Obama pardons turkey

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - He couldn't preserve the political lives of fellow Democrats this month, but he can still save a turkey ...

Wed, November 24, 2010

Obama Defends Stimulus

KOKOMO, Ind. (WIBQ) - President Barack Obama defended his economic stimulus plan as he spoke in Kokomo yesterday during his visit. The appearance came on ...

Tue, November 23, 2010

Obama: eager to find tax solution with Republicans

By Caren Bohan

KOKOMO, Indiana (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States must extend tax cuts for the middle class but ...

Tue, November 23, 2010

Obama to speak to South Korea's Lee after attack

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will speak to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak after an artillery attack by the North on ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Obama economic aide Farrell stepping down

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Monday that Diana Farrell would step down as a deputy director of President Barack Obama's National ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is still determined to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, despite criticism over his civilian prosecution of terror suspects ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Republican leader slams Obama over terrorism case

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans criticized the Obama administration on Thursday for pursuing terrorism cases in federal court after a jury acquitted a ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Obama: Russia treaty is national security imperative

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday ratifying a new nuclear arms treaty with Russia this year was a national security imperative and ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will name billionaire Warren Buffett one of fifteen winners of the 2010 Medal of Freedom, a White House official ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Obama considering Altman, others to replace Summers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Investment banker Roger Altman is among the candidates being considered to fill the job of top White House economic adviser, but it ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Obama meeting with Republicans postponed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A meeting planned on Thursday between President Barack Obama and congressional leaders following big Republican gains at the expense of Obama's ...

Sun, November 14, 2010

Obama sees prospect of deals on tax cuts, START

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday he was hopeful of working out a deal with Republicans over tax cuts ...

Sun, November 14, 2010

Obama opposes permanent tax break for wealthy: aide

By Richard Cowan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will not go along with a permanent extension of tax cuts for the wealthiest, presidential adviser ...

Sat, November 13, 2010

Obama to push for START in "lame duck" congress

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the United States is working closely with Russia on its interest in joining the World Trade Organization ...

Sat, November 13, 2010

Obama seeks bipartisan push against earmarks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Saturday for congressional reforms to limit lawmakers' pet projects known as earmarks, citing it as a way ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

Obama: "good progress" toward export goals for Asia

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday he has made "good progress" toward his goal of increasing U.S. exports to Asia ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

Obama taps NC official to regulate Fannie and Freddie

By Kevin Drawbaugh

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will nominate a state bank regulator to be director of the U.S. agency that oversees ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

Obama, Republicans set for "lame-duck" tax test

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A wrangle over extending tax cuts for millions of Americans will be the first major test of whether President ...

Thu, November 11, 2010

Report cautions Obama on high cost of Afghan war

By David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An independent task force cautioned President Barack Obama on Friday about the high cost of the Afghanistan war and ...

Thu, November 11, 2010

Obama opposes permanent extension of tax cuts for rich

SEOUL (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he does not want to permanently extend tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, sending another signal ...

Thu, November 11, 2010

Obama says "making progress" in dialogue with China

SEOUL (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States and China were "making progress" in discussions within a strategic economic dialogue set ...

Thu, November 11, 2010

Obama tells North Korea to end "belligerence"

By Patricia Zengerle and Alister Bull

SEOUL (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday demanded North Korea cease provocations on the divided peninsula, but held ...

Wed, November 10, 2010

Obama warns North Korea it risks deeper isolation

By Patricia Zengerle and Alister Bull

By Neil Chatterjee

JAKARTA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday for a visit aimed at boosting U.S. security and trade ...

Mon, November 08, 2010

Key Republican vows to challenge Obama on security

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The congressman in line to chair the homeland security committee in the new Republican-led House of Representatives said on ...

Sun, November 07, 2010

Obama: Weak economy drove election outcome

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Big election losses suffered by Democrats were "first and foremost" a reflection of the economy's weakness rather than ...

Sun, November 07, 2010

Obama would be responsible for shutdown: Cantor

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Republican refused on Sunday to rule out the possibility of a government shutdown next year over growing ...

Sun, November 07, 2010

Erupting Indonesian volcano threatens Obama visit

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano belched ash and toxic fumes into the atmosphere on Sunday, but authorities played down the threat to ...

Sat, November 06, 2010

Obama rejects view of India as "land of call centers"

By Alister Bull and Patricia Zengerle

MUMBAI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama hailed India on Saturday as a vital source of U.S. growth and ...

Fri, November 05, 2010

House wrangles over Obama tax cut bill

By Kim Dixon and Richard Cowan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress aimed on Thursday to approve President Barack Obama's massive tax-cut bill that is expected ...

Fri, November 05, 2010

Obama: U.S. can't afford two years of gridlock

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, still smarting from his Democrats' big losses in congressional elections, said on Friday the United States cannot afford to ...

Thu, November 04, 2010

Republican Boehner says Obama seems in "denial"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama seems to be in denial about the full meaning of congressional elections in which Republicans made big gains, Republican ...

Thu, November 04, 2010

Obama in early stages of picking Summers' successor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is still in the "preliminary stages" of choosing a successor to top White House economic adviser Larry Summers, the ...

Thu, November 04, 2010

Obama's climate pessimism dims U.N., G20 outlook

By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent

OSLO (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's pessimism about passing U.S. climate legislation also dims chances for ...

Thu, November 04, 2010

Obama open to discussing broad tax cut extension

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is open to the idea of discussing an extension of Bush-era tax cuts for all income levels, the White ...

Thu, November 04, 2010

Obama: Hopes Russia arms pact ratified this year

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he hoped the Senate would ratify a new nuclear arms treaty with Russia before the end ...

Thu, November 04, 2010

Obama to target forest and climate aid on Indonesia trip

By Sunanda Creagh and David Fogarty

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - When President Barack Obama flies over the vast Indonesian archipelago next week, he will see ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

Obama and Boehner discuss priorities in phone call

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called John Boehner, the likely next Speaker of the House of Representatives, to discuss priorities and common ground between ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

Obama congratulates World Series champion Giants

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants on Tuesday to congratulate them for winning their first World Series ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

Stallone denies ripping Obama in Twitter message

By Paul Bond

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Who are celebrities voting for on Tuesday? Many have announced in online videos.

Some good news for Obama from Israel "Tea Party"

By Douglas Hamilton

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - A "Say No to Obama" event in Israel drew only 100 supporters on Sunday to the launch of ...

Sat, October 30, 2010

Cumming slams Obama over gay rights

The GoldenEye star is furious Obama has delayed on his pledge to overturn the 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy, which bans openly-gay ...

Wed, October 27, 2010

Rivers scraps Obama joke over racism fears

The comedy legend wrote a joke about U.S. President Barack Obama's wife, poking fun at her dress sense and comparing her to ...

Tue, October 26, 2010

Obama calls Pakistan's Zardari, urges more effort

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday, the White House said, as Washington steps up pressure on ...

Mon, October 25, 2010

Obama to meet with U.S. business leaders in India

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet a delegation of top U.S. business leaders during his trip to India, the White House said ...

Mon, October 25, 2010

Obama to meet with U.S. business leaders in India

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet in India with a delegation of U.S. business leaders including Boeing Co's Jim McNerney, Honeywell ...

Sun, October 24, 2010

Clint Eastwood "not a fan" of President Obama

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The former mayor of Carmel is "not a fan" of the current president.

Clint Eastwood told Katie Couric during a ...

Sat, October 23, 2010

President Obama Declares Major Disaster Area in 9 Counties

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama clears the way for federal money to come to nine Wisconsin counties to help pay for damage caused ...

Sat, October 23, 2010

Mortgage woes show Wall St reform crucial: Obama

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the home foreclosure crisis underscored the importance of his Wall Street reforms, and he blasted ...

Thu, October 21, 2010

Obama meets with Apple CEO Jobs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Thursday afternoon in San Francisco with Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs ...

Wed, October 20, 2010

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Tue, October 19, 2010

Obama and Democrats count on Senate wins out West

By John Whitesides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With Republicans headed to big election gains on November 2, Democrats are counting on the liberal-leaning West Coast to ...

Mon, October 18, 2010

Obama to appear on TV science show "Mythbusters"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said Monday he is appearing on "Mythbusters," a television series that uses science to separate fact from fiction.

Obama ...

Sat, October 16, 2010

Obama backs governor where key Senate seat fell

By Patricia Zengerle

BOSTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged voters in Massachusetts to back the state's governor, Deval Patrick, at a raucous campaign ...

Fri, October 15, 2010

Obama stumps for Democrat facing Tea Party darling

By Patricia Zengerle

WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden joined forces on Friday to campaign in Delaware for a ...

Fri, October 15, 2010

Clooney meets with Obama over Sudan

The Hollywood actor has long been involved with projects in the troubled Darfur region of the Sudan and filmed a documentary there in 2008 ...

Thu, October 14, 2010

Obama backs boosting revenue for Social Security

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he favored raising more revenue for Social Security to prolong the solvency of the U.S ...

Tue, October 12, 2010

Obama administration appeals gay marriage ruling

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration decided on Tuesday to appeal a judge's rulings that prevented the U.S. government from ...

Mon, October 11, 2010

Obama hammers Republicans after Fed pick wins Nobel

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday seized on the award of the Nobel prize in economics to his pick for ...

Mon, October 11, 2010

In coal state, a Democrat keeps Obama at a distance

By Steve Holland

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia (Reuters) - Democratic Governor Joe Manchin once seemed certain to win a Senate seat in coal-rich West Virginia, but ...

Sun, October 10, 2010

Subdued Obama says suffered a voter "shellacking"

By Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A chastened President Barack Obama on Wednesday pledged to seek compromise with Republicans who won big ...

Sun, October 10, 2010

Winfrey arranges Obama visit for African students

The chat show queen launched the Leadership Academy for Girls near Johannesburg eight years ago to improve education for local youngsters.

And she has ...

Fri, October 08, 2010

Obama signs defense trade deals with UK, Australia

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama signed defense industry trade agreements on Friday with close allies Britain and Australia, the White House said.

By Timothy Gardner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has agreed to put new solar panels on the White House roof for the first time ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Obama says no big shift now in Afghan war strategy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he has no plans for any major changes in his Afghanistan war strategy for now ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Obama pledges cooperation in outreach to business

By Alister Bull and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday he would collaborate with business to cut red tape and ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Obama says fiscal situation "untenable"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday said the United States was facing an "untenable fiscal situation" and would have to get serious about ...

Sun, October 03, 2010

Obama to pitch plan on colleges at economy meeting

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will announce new initiatives to encourage partnerships between private industry and community colleges when he meets with a panel ...

Sat, October 02, 2010

UW Hockey Coach's Car Apparently Damaged by President Obama's Security Horses

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - An assistant hockey coach at the University of Wisconsin has to explain what might be a strange car insurance claim.

Gary ...

Fri, October 01, 2010

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama has nominated former Wisconsin Congressman Mark Green to the board of a foreign aid agency that seeks to ...

Thu, September 30, 2010

Obama visit raises $250,000 for democrats

UNDATED (WRN) There was more to President Obama’s visit to Madison than Tuesday night’s “get out the vote” rally on campus. He ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

Democratic senator blocks Obama budget chief pick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pick for budget chief has been blocked in the U.S. Senate by a member of his own ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

NY Times Questions UW-Madison Chancellor About Obama Rally

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The New York Times wanted to know why UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin let President Obama speak at a political rally on ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

26K+ Attend President Obama's Democratic Rally

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Over 26-thousand young people attended President Obama’s rally at UW-Madison Tuesday evening.

It was all about firing up those who ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

Obama rallies supporters in Madison

MADISON (WRN) In a speech that focused heavily on voters who supported him in 2008, President Barack Obama urged students at UW-Madison to return ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

Obama urged to challenge China on clean energy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 180 U.S. lawmakers urged President Barack Obama on Tuesday to fight back against what they called China's "unfair ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

UNDATED (WRN) What’s Reince Priebus think of Barack Obama’s latest Wisconsin visit? With the President coming to Madison today to campaign for ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

President Obama Holds Rally in Madison Tuesday

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - President Obama will try to rekindle some of the excitement of his 2008 campaign when he visits Madison and three other ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

Biden tells Obama's core supporters to "buck up"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden told disaffected liberals within his own Democratic Party on Monday to "buck up" and "stop whining" ahead of ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

Obama signs small business bill into law

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama signed a $30 billion small business lending bill into law on Monday, claiming a victory on economic policy for ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

Obama administration fights for stem cell funding

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Monday pleaded with a U.S. appeals court to allow federal funding of human embryonic ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

Obama says U.S. not in a jobless recovery

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday the United States must accelerate job growth, but he said the country was not experiencing a ...

Sun, September 26, 2010

U.S. hopeful on Israeli settlements talks: Obama aide

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is "hopeful" the Israelis and Palestinians will compromise on the explosive West Bank settlements issue and avert a collapse ...

Sat, September 25, 2010

Republican econ proposals "disastrous" says Obama

Obama calls for new ways to tackle poverty

By Patrick Worsnip and Lesley Wroughton

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Wednesday for new ways to tackle global poverty and said ...

Wed, September 22, 2010

Obama aide Volcker says mortgage market reform crucial

By Daniel Bases and Kristina Cooke

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Paul Volcker, special adviser to President Barack Obama, said on Wednesday that reforming the U ...

Wed, September 22, 2010

Obama aide Volcker: Corporate tax policy "a mess"

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. corporate income tax policy "is a mess" and could do more to generate investment in green energy, Paul Volcker ...

Wed, September 22, 2010

Obama aide Volcker says mortgage reform crucial

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Paul Volcker, special adviser to President Barack Obama, said on Wednesday that reforming the U.S. mortgage market is the biggest ...

Wed, September 22, 2010

Obama tries to humanize the healthcare debate

By Patricia Zengerle

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launched a new attempt to convince Americans of the advantages of his healthcare overhaul ...

Wed, September 22, 2010

Michelle Obama plans Feingold fundraiser

UNDATED (WSAU) First Lady Michelle Obama will be coming to Wisconsin for a campaign rally and fundraiser on behalf of Senator Russ Feingold. The ...

Tue, September 21, 2010

President Obama Due at UW-Madison Next Tuesday

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - President Obama is scheduled to be at UW-Madison a week from Tuesday.

The Democratic National Committee has not announced many details ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

Obama chides liberal critics to "wake up"

By Matt Spetalnick

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had some friendly advice on Monday for liberal Democrats who say he has not achieved everything ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

Obama to tell Iran at U.N. that door is open to engagement

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will tell Iran the "door is open" to better relations with the international community, if it can demonstrate the ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

Obama, facing tough questions, says times still hard

By Alister Bull and Caren Bohan

By Patricia Zengerle

DES MOINES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama defended his economic policies on Wednesday in the face of tough questions from skeptical Americans ...

Fri, September 17, 2010

November election will define Obama presidency

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The congressional election in November will define President Barack Obama's next two years in office as Republicans look ...

Fri, September 17, 2010

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - President Obama has again nominated former State Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler as a federal judge for the western half of ...

Mon, September 13, 2010

Obama weighs interim appointment for consumer agency

By Caren Bohan

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAU) - President Barack Obama will be in Milwaukee on Labor Day.

Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Reince Priebus says in a statement ...

Sat, September 04, 2010

Obama says his economic policies halted "bleeding"

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, previewing a big push on the U.S. economy next week, on Saturday defended policies that ...

Fri, September 03, 2010

Obama says to address new economic ideas next week

By Alister Bull and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy after ...

Thu, September 02, 2010

Obama adviser Summers to visit China September 4

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday that President Barack Obama's top economic adviser will visit China from Saturday for three days ...

Thu, September 02, 2010

Obama to hold press conference next Friday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will hold a press conference on Friday, September 10, the White House said on Thursday.

NEW ORLEANS, La. (FOX NEWS) - When President and Mrs. Obama touch down in New Orleans Sunday, they will be revisiting a region still struggling ...

Sat, August 28, 2010

Obama says Iraq war is ending, his promise is kept

By Jeff Mason

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq could "chart its own course" and told Americans the drawdown ...

Fri, August 27, 2010

Panel offers Obama ideas on U.S. tax overhaul

By Kim Dixon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An expert panel named by President Barack Obama spelled out ideas to simplify the byzantine U.S. tax code ...

Fri, August 27, 2010

Obama taps Bloomberg for views on economy during holiday golf

EDGARTOWN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, anxious to show he is still focused on the battered economy despite being on vacation, took time out ...

Wed, August 25, 2010

Obama kicks off campaign with infrastructure plan

By Steve Holland

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, scrambling to jump-start job creation in a sluggish economy, proposed a six-year plan on Monday to ...

Wed, August 25, 2010

Obama to make Oval Office address about Iraq Tuesday

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will address the American public from the White House Oval Office on Tuesday about the U.S ...

Wed, August 25, 2010

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make a major address on Iraq on August 31, a White House spokesman said on Tuesday.

Tue, August 24, 2010

John Boehner urges Obama to oust economic team

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Republican in the House of Representatives called on Tuesday for President Barack Obama to fire his economic ...

Mon, August 23, 2010

U.S. court rules against Obama's stem cell policy

By Jeremy Pelofsky and Maggie Fox

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. district court issued a preliminary injunction on Monday stopping federal funding of human ...

Sat, August 21, 2010

Obama chides Republicans on corporate campaign cash

By Jeff Mason

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama revved up his effort on Saturday to curb corporate influence on political campaigns, chiding ...

Fri, August 20, 2010

Candy makers mad at Obama and Congress for Mexico tariff

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Candy makers on Friday blamed President Barack Obama's administration and Congress for a new 20 percent duty on $45 million of ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

Obama makes four appointments, bypassing Senate

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday made four recess job appointments to his administration, including a new U.S. ambassador to ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

Obama urges Senate to pass small business bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the U.S. Senate to pass a stalled small business lending bill, saying recent weak economic ...

Wed, August 18, 2010

Obama campaigning, ties Republicans to big business

By Patricia Zengerle

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama painted Republicans as obstructionist allies of corporate America on Monday as he crossed the United ...

Mon, August 16, 2010

Obama and Hollywood: State of their Union

By Jeffrey Ressner

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - When President Obama took to the stage at a Beverly Hilton ballroom on May 27, 2009, to ...

Sun, August 15, 2010

Republicans attack Obama over Muslim center comments

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans attacked President Barack Obama on Sunday for his comments on a controversial plan to build a Muslim cultural center in New ...

Sun, August 15, 2010

President Obama makes appearance in Milwaukee tomorrow

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAU) - President Obama makes his fourth visit to the state tomorrow for a fundraising benefitting Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

The President will ...

Sat, August 14, 2010

Obama says doesn't regret mosque comments

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he had "no regrets" about taking a controversial position on whether a Muslim community center ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

Obama backs controversial New York mosque project

By Ross Colvin and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday backed construction of a proposed mosque and Muslim cultural center near ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

President Obama to Tour ZBB Energy Corp. During Visit

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - President Barack Obama will tour ZBB Energy Corporation in Menomonee Falls when he visits southeast Wisconsin next week.

Obama is scheduled ...

Thu, August 12, 2010

Obama signs $600 million border security bill

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday signed into law a $600 million bill to beef up security on the U ...

Tue, August 10, 2010

Obama pushes bill to aid states

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday made a last-minute push for passage of a $26 billion aid package to cash-strapped states as Democratic ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Michelle Obama's Spain vacation gives heartburn to critics

By Tabassum Zakaria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama caused a stir among the chattering class for a trip to Spain, but some Washington ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Obama examining candidates to replace Romer for top econ post

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is looking at candidates to fill a top White House economic post with no announcement expected this week, spokesman ...

Sun, August 08, 2010

Basketball stars play hoops with Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A star-studded team of professional basketball players joined President Barack Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan in a game for U.S ...

Sat, August 07, 2010

Targeting seniors, Obama touts Medicare report

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama reached out on Saturday to retired Americans, an important group of voters, touting a report that ...

Fri, August 06, 2010

Obama expected to resubmit Diamond's Fed nomination

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is expected to renominate Peter Diamond to become a member of the Federal Reserve Board, a White House official ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Obama says U.S. expects to boost battery business

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States expects to command up to 40 percent of the hybrid/electric car battery market by 2015, President Barack Obama ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Obama unveils Ford loan guarantees to boost exports

By Jeff Mason

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama lambasted Republicans on Thursday for opposing his auto company bailouts and unveiled a new loan guarantee ...

Wed, August 04, 2010

Obama rallies labor support for tough election fight

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended his economic policies and slammed the Republican opposition as he courted the powerful ...

Tue, August 03, 2010

Obama freezes bonuses for some government workers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday ordered bonuses be frozen for political appointees in the federal government, as the White House sought to ...

Tue, August 03, 2010

President Obama Mentions WI Soldier During Speech

ATLANTA, Ga. (WTAQ) - President Obama mentioned a Wisconsin soldier Monday in his speech on Iraq.

The president said Army Specialist Matt Seidl of Greenfield ...

Tue, August 03, 2010

Obama praises Wisconsin soldier

UNDATED (WSAU) President Obama mentioned a Wisconsin soldier yesterday in his speech on Iraq. The president said Army Specialist Matt Seidl of Greenfield was ...

Mon, August 02, 2010

Obama attacks Bush policies in Bush's home state

By Ross Colvin

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - President Barack Obama attacked the economic policies of his Republican predecessor George W. Bush in Bush's home ...

Mon, August 02, 2010

Obama became the first sitting American president to guest on a daytime talk show when the pre-taped interview aired on Thursday (29Jul10), in which ...

Sun, August 01, 2010

Pass child nutrition bill: Michelle Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - First Lady Michelle Obama is calling on the Congress to pass legislation to improve nutritional standards and help fight childhood obesity in ...

Sun, August 01, 2010

Obama's Afghan withdrawal date bolsters enemy: Marines

By Phil Stewart and Sue Pleming

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's July 2011 date to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan has given a ...

Sun, August 01, 2010

Iran rebuffs Obama's call to free U.S. detainees

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has rejected President Barack Obama's plea to release three Americans arrested more than a year ago near the Iraq border ...

Sat, July 31, 2010

Obama warns U.S. not to "demagogue" immigration

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned U.S. leaders not to use the divisive issue of illegal immigration as a way to gain power ...

Sat, July 31, 2010

Obama: Republicans holding small businesses "hostage"

By Ross Colvin

Obama seeks to mend rift with black community

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought on Thursday to repair damage to his relationship with the black community caused by his ...

Wed, July 28, 2010

Obama Will Be Back In Wisconsin Soon

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - President Obama will return to Wisconsin next month. He’ll be in Milwaukee on August 16th for a speech on the ...

Wed, July 28, 2010

Obama Cabinet Member & Reality Show Crew To Be At EAA

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WTAQ) - An Obama cabinet member and the crew of a Canadian reality show are among those attending the EAA’s Air-Venture in ...

Wed, July 28, 2010

President Obama Visiting Milwaukee Aug. 16

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - President Obama will return to Wisconsin next month. He’ll be in Milwaukee on August 16th for a speech on the ...

Tue, July 27, 2010

Obama presses lawmakers on small-business jobs plan

By Patricia Zengerle

EDISON, New Jersey (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday kept up his push for U.S. Senate approval of a $30 ...

Tue, July 27, 2010

Obama backs letting tax cuts on rich expire: W.House

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama remains committed to extend Bush-era tax cuts for middle class Americans but thinks those for the ...

Mon, July 26, 2010

Obama asks Senate to pass bill on ad disclosure

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday urged the Senate to approve legislation that would reveal who is behind election campaign advertising, and chided ...

Mon, July 26, 2010

Obama to make historic visit to talk show "The View"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will appear on female chat show "The View" on Thursday, in what the ABC network said on Monday ...

Sun, July 25, 2010

Congress gives Obama long-delayed Afghan war funds

By Matt Spetalnick and Sayed Salahuddin

WASHINGTON/KABUL (Reuters) - The Congress on Tuesday gave President Barack Obama long-delayed funding for his troop increase in ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

Obama asks Senate to pass small business jobs plan

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged the Senate on Friday to complete work on a small-business jobs plan that has been ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

Pay czar's report shows reform was needed: Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said a report on Friday that 17 banks paid lavish bonuses while getting big bailouts from taxpayers showed the ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

Obama pledges to up AIDS fight despite tough times

By Kate Kelland

VIENNA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pledged on Friday to redouble efforts to fight HIV and AIDS through his global health initiative ...

Thu, July 22, 2010

Democrats ask to meet Obama on Korea trade concerns

By Doug Palmer

Bailout watchdogs slam Obama housing programs

By David Lawder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Obama administration housing rescue programs have been ineffective at preventing a rise in home foreclosures even as the government ...

Tue, July 20, 2010

Arizona fights Obama challenge to immigration law

By Tim Gaynor

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona on Tuesday urged a federal judge to reject the U.S. government's bid to quash its strict ...

Tue, July 20, 2010

Obama will name consumer protection chief soon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will turn to naming a head for his new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection "in short order," Deputy Treasury ...

Tue, July 20, 2010

Obama pushes for passage of women's pay act

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pushed the Senate on Tuesday to pass long-stalled legislation that would make it easier for women ...

Tue, July 20, 2010

Obama and Cameron tread cautiously on BP

By Matt Spetalnick and Matt Falloon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday rejected calls for an inquiry into whether BP Plc ...

Mon, July 19, 2010

Britain's Cameron seeks pragmatic ties with Obama

By Matt Falloon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron said on Tuesday he would be hard-headed and realistic about Britain's treasured alliance with ...

Mon, July 19, 2010

Qaeda's Zawahri mocks Obama, slams Arab leaders: web

DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's No. 2 leader mocked President Barack Obama for voicing confidence over victory in Afghanistan, in an Internet message posted ...

Mon, July 19, 2010

Obama sets plan for oceans, Great Lakes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama set a new policy on Monday intended to improve coordination of uses of U.S. coastal waters ranging from ...

Sat, July 17, 2010

Obama casts Republicans as party of the rich

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama stepped up criticism of Republicans on Saturday for blocking jobless aid, hammering home a Democratic election ...

Fri, July 16, 2010

Obama export control reform plan faces some bumps

By Doug Palmer

Obama and Buffett meet on jobs, economy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama discussed his efforts to stimulate the economy and create jobs with billionaire U.S. investor Warren Buffett ...

Wed, July 14, 2010

Obama criticizes Republicans on economy

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama criticized Republicans on Saturday for supporting economic policies that "created this mess in the first place ...

Tue, July 13, 2010

Obama Hopes to Sign Wall St. Reform Bill Next Week

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama hopes to sign a historic Wall Street reform bill next week.

In a White House event, the President ...

Tue, July 13, 2010

Obama names ex-Clinton budget veteran to head OMB

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday picked Jack Lew as the new White House budget chief, naming a policy veteran ...

Mon, July 12, 2010

Majority of Americans lack faith in Obama: poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly 60 percent of American voters say they lack faith in President Barack Obama, according to a public opinion poll published on ...

Sun, July 11, 2010

Business group accuses Obama of neglecting jobs

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of the most influential U.S. business groups accused President Barack Obama on Wednesday of neglecting job creation ...

Fri, July 09, 2010

Obama urges boosting clean energy tax credit

By Alister Bull

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged the U.S. Congress on Friday to pass a $5 billion expansion of tax ...

Thu, July 08, 2010

Obama faces big political headwinds as polls weigh

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing the stiffest political headwinds he has experienced since taking office 18 months ago as ...

Thu, July 08, 2010

Obama sees Turkey turning eastward if snubbed by EU

MILAN (Reuters) - Turkey could end up seeking alliances outside the West if the European Union keeps it dangling over its bid for membership, U ...

Thu, July 08, 2010

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, under pressure to spur job growth, said on Saturday two solar energy companies will get nearly ...

Fri, July 02, 2010

Obama signs 3-month extension of homebuyer credit

By Corbett B. Daly

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday signed a law giving consumers already in the process of buying a home ...

Fri, July 02, 2010

Obama says U.S. economy fighting headwinds

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday the U.S. economy was moving in the right direction but continued to fight ...

Fri, July 02, 2010

By Steve Holland

RACINE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday maintained pressure on China to ensure its currency policy did not ...

Wed, June 30, 2010

Obama: Don't return to "failed policies of the past"

RACINE, Wis (WSAU) President Obama flew into Milwaukee at mid-day, and took a motorcade to Racine for his town hall meeting in that city ...

Wed, June 30, 2010

Obama: Republicans "out of touch" over bank reform

By Steve Holland

RACINE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama launched a broad attack against Republican lawmakers on Wednesday, calling them out of ...

Wed, June 30, 2010

Obama discusses economy in Racine today

UNDATED (WSAU) President Obama speaks in Racine this afternoon, hoping to assure Americans that the economy is heading in the right direction. He’ll ...

Tue, June 29, 2010

Obama to guarantee McChrystal a 4-star pension

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will guarantee former Afghanistan commander General Stanley McChrystal a four-star pension despite firing him last week over comments disparaging ...

Tue, June 29, 2010

Environmental Groups Ask President Obama to Take Over Asian Carp Effort

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTAQ) - A coalition of environmental groups asked President Obama Tuesday to personally take control of the federal effort to keep the bloated ...

Tue, June 29, 2010

Obama, Saudi King discuss 2-state Mideast solution

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabian King Abdullah Tuesday stressed the importance of a two-state solution to Middle East ...

Tue, June 29, 2010

BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Tuesday rejected President Barack Obama's suggestion that it was hiding from the risks posed by North Korea, and said ...

Mon, June 28, 2010

TORONTO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday the United States stood firmly behind South Korea's efforts to have the U.N. Security ...

Sat, June 26, 2010

Obama invites China's Hu for state visit

TORONTO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has invited Chinese President Hu Jintao for a state visit, a U.S. official said Saturday, as the two ...

Sat, June 26, 2010

Obama, G8 leaders boost pressure on North Korea, Iran

By David Ljunggren

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama led the Group of Eight rich nations on Saturday deploring what they said ...

Sat, June 26, 2010

Obama calls for bank tax as next step in reform

By Caren Bohan

TORONTO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, fresh from a win on a sweeping overhaul of Wall Street regulations, on Saturday urged Congress ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Obama says "long battle" in Gulf close to end

By Deborah Zabarenko and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Wednesday it was close to subduing its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Obama's pick for transport security wins Senate OK

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate approved President Barack Obama's pick to head the Transportation Security Administration on Friday after the first two candidates withdrew ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Obama praises lawmakers for financial reform bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday praised lawmakers for agreeing on a historic overhaul of financial regulations that he called the "toughest consumer ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Obama to visit Wisconsin

UNDATED (WSAU) President Obama will be making a trip to Wisconsin next week.

The White House says the President will make an appearance in ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

Obama, Medvedev reach deal on U.S. poultry exports

By Jeff Mason and Guy Faulconbridge

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed on Thursday to allow U ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

Obama says U.S. will support Russia's WTO bid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States and Russia had reached agreement to resume exporting U.S. poultry products to ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

Obama urges Russian missile defense cooperation: report

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Russia to work with the United States on missile defense, an issue that has long divided the Cold ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

U.S. eyes 16-20 years prison for Obama fundraiser

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence that could approach 20 years for Hassan Nemazee, a former fundraiser for Barack Obama ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

Trade in focus as Russia's Medvedev visits Obama

By Patricia Zengerle and Guy Faulconbridge

Obama: economy not moving as quickly as desired

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the U.S. economy is making progress but is still not moving as quickly as he ...

Tue, June 22, 2010

Judge Rules Against Obama's Deepwater Drilling Moratorium

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WTAQ) - A federal judge has ruled against President Obama's six-month moratorium on deepwater oil and natural gas drilling in the ...

Tue, June 22, 2010

Is Obama dropping "no drama" style with McChrystal?

Fri, June 18, 2010

Obama prods China on currency rates in G20 letter

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama raised the prospect of a clash with China at a summit next week by calling for ...

Thu, June 17, 2010

Islamic world confidence in Obama is slipping: poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A year after President Barack Obama sought a new beginning with the Islamic world in a speech from Cairo, confidence in the ...

Wed, June 16, 2010

More than 32 million watch Obama oil spill address

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than 32 million Americans watched U.S. President Barack Obama address the nation on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ...

Wed, June 16, 2010

Obama to meet senators on energy bill next week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will meet key Republican and Democratic senators on June 23 to discuss a way forward for energy ...

Wed, June 16, 2010

Obama's call on energy bill fails to sway Congress

By John Whitesides and Richard Cowan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's muted call for comprehensive energy legislation failed to sway a ...

Wed, June 16, 2010

Obama to meet senators on energy bill next week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet key Republican and Democratic senators on June 23 to discuss a way forward for energy legislation that ...

Wed, June 16, 2010

Obama renews U.S. economic sanctions on N. Korea

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has extended U.S. economic sanctions on North Korea for another year, citing the continuing threat posed by Pyongyang ...

Tue, June 15, 2010

Obama names choice to reform oil drilling regulator

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama chose a former Justice Department official on Tuesday to reform the Minerals Management Service, an agency blamed for lax ...

Tue, June 15, 2010

Obama pick for deputy attorney general comes under fire

By Jeremy Pelofsky

UNDATED (WSAU) Wisconsin House Republican Jim Sensenbrenner has lashed out at both President Obama and B-P over the oil spill on the Gulf Coast ...

Fri, June 11, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It is possible President Barack Obama would meet BP Plc officials about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, White House spokesman Robert ...

Thu, June 10, 2010

Obama to meet Bill Gates, GE's Immelt on energy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet at the White House on Thursday with business leaders including Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corp, and ...

Thu, June 10, 2010

Ex-smoker Obama offers tips on how to kick habit

MANILA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama telephoned Philippine President-elect Benigno Aquino to pass on his congratulations -- and offer advice on how to quit smoking.

Aquino ...

Wed, June 09, 2010

President Obama Pledges $400M Aid to Palestinians

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Israel on Wednesday to help ease restrictions on humanitarian aid and civilian goods for Gaza ...

Wed, June 09, 2010

Obama calls situation in Gaza "unsustainable"

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Israel on Wednesday to help ease restrictions on humanitarian aid and civilian goods for Gaza ...

Wed, June 09, 2010

By Alister Bull and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is demanding 5 percent budget cuts across many government agencies, the White House ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

SLIDESHOW: President Obama's Appearance at University Arena

Mon, June 07, 2010

Audience Member Medical Emergency at Kalamazoo Obama Speech Brings Out Dr. Tom George

KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) Fortunately when prominent Kalamazoo Resident Jerry Mason had a heart attack during President Obama’s speech last night…there was a doctor ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

Obama, recalling hard-partying youth, exhorts graduates

By Alister Bull

KALAMAZOO, Michigan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama recalled youthful indiscretions on Monday as he urged graduating high schoolers to work hard, persevere ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

U.S. liberals: Time to make Obama uncomfortable

By John Whitesides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nineteen months after celebrating President Barack Obama's historic election win, disappointed liberal activists promised on Monday to turn ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

Obama warns health insurers not to hike rates

By Lisa Lambert and Susan Heavey

By Adam Entous

BAKU (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised in a letter released on Monday to tackle "serious issues" straining relations with Azerbaijan, an ...

Sat, June 05, 2010

Obama calls to congratulate Japan's PM-elect Kan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called Japan's prime minister-elect, Naoto Kan, on Saturday to congratulate him on his election and pledge to work ...

Sat, June 05, 2010

HYATTSVILLE, Maryland (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday the gain of 431,000 jobs in May is a sign the economy is getting ...

Fri, June 04, 2010

Details Emerge about President Obama's Visit to Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO -- We now have some details on the President's visit to Kalamazoo. President Barack Obama is set to land on Air Force One ...

Fri, June 04, 2010

Oil spill forces Obama to postpone foreign travel

By Ross Colvin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With the worst oil spill in U.S. history presenting a key test of his presidency, President Barack Obama ...

Thu, June 03, 2010

Arizona governor and Obama still far apart on immigration

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and President Barack Obama sat down for half an hour to discuss immigration on Thursday ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Obama says ready to "'kick ass" over Gulf oil spill

By Anna Driver and JoAnne Allen

VENICE, La/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said he wanted to know "whose ass to kick" over the ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Obama extends benefits for gay federal employees

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday expanded benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees, a move likely to be welcomed by gay rights ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Obama presents award to former Beatle McCartney

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama presented Paul McCartney with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to popular music on Wednesday night, and the ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

In oil spill shadow, Obama pledges energy bill push

By Alister Bull

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pledged on Wednesday to find Senate support for a bill to overhaul U.S. energy policy ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Blagojevich trial may entangle Obama

By Andrew Stern

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Even Rod Blagojevich's lawyer finds him a bit strange, which may provide the key to the former Illinois ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

Arizona governor to meet Obama on immigration

By JoAnne Allen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said on Tuesday that she intends to press the issue of border security in a ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

Republicans urge Obama outline plans for trade deals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican senators urged President Barack Obama on Tuesday to lay out a "specific timeline" for winning approval of long-delayed free trade agreements ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

By Steve Holland and Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Republicans on Thursday to help him develop a comprehensive U.S. immigration ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

Obama gives U.S. team presidential approval

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States soccer team was given the presidential seal of approval on Thursday before heading to South Africa for the World ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

Obama Defends Response to Gulf Oil Spill

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama is forcefully defending the federal government's response to the massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

Obama Admin: National Security Strategy Calls for International Security Order

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - The Obama administration released a new national security strategy Thursday. It calls for expanded partnerships with other countries to create ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

Obama to keep drilling moratorium for 6 months-aide

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will announce a six month extension on a deepwater oil drilling moratorium on Thursday while a ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

Up from the deep sea: a nightmare for Obama

By Steve Holland

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has privately expressed his frustration to senior government officials that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ...

Tue, May 25, 2010

Doyle, Obama Urging Congress to Help Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - Governor Jim Doyle teamed up with President Obama at the White House Tuesday to urge Congress to help small businesses ...

Tue, May 25, 2010

Lebanon PM to Obama: Mideast frustration high

By Matt Spetalnick and Ross Colvin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lebanon's prime minister warned President Barack Obama on Monday of "pervasive" Arab frustration with Middle ...

Mon, May 24, 2010

Obama seeks way to cut costs from spending bills

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is sending a proposal to Congress on Monday that would make it quicker and easier to ...

Mon, May 24, 2010

Obama tells military: prepare for North Korea aggression

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has directed the U.S. military to coordinate with South Korea to "ensure readiness" and deter ...

Sat, May 22, 2010

Obama: U.S. can't act alone in world

By Patricia Zengerle

WEST POINT, New York (Reuters) - President Barack Obama declared on Saturday the United States cannot act alone in the world and ...

Sat, May 22, 2010

Obama: Oil panel will not interfere with Justice probe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the oil spill commission he formally unveiled on Saturday must ensure that it does not disrupt "any ongoing ...

Sat, May 22, 2010

Obama: More Gulf drilling only if assurances

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday that offshore oil drilling could only go forward if there were assurances that ...

Fri, May 21, 2010

Obama, Hariri to discuss Syria arms concerns

By Ross Colvin

Obama makes 3rd nomination to transport safety job

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday he would nominate John Pistole, who is currently deputy director of the FBI, to lead the ...

Fri, May 14, 2010

Obama was target of Indonesia militants

By Olivia Rondonuwu and Sunanda Creagh

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian militants captured in recent police raids were planning a series of attacks including a Mumbai-style ...

Thu, May 13, 2010

Karzai says issue of brother "resolved" with Obama

By Sue Pleming

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has urged a court to reject an attempt to block a controversial new law overhauling the U.S. healthcare ...

Wed, May 12, 2010

Obama confident July 2011 start for Afghanistan pullout

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was confident that U.S. troops could start to return home as planned from Afghanistan ...

Wed, May 12, 2010

Obama committed to passing free-trade deals: Clinton

By David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is committed to finalizing free-trade agreements with Colombia and Panama but faces "political winds" and an ...

Tue, May 11, 2010

Obama adviser warns Russia against arms sale to Iran

By Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has made it clear to Russia that delivering an anti-aircraft system to Iran would have severe ...

Tue, May 11, 2010

Obama invites UK's Cameron to Washington

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he told new British Prime Minister David Cameron he remained committed to a "special relationship" between ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama blasted "unscrupulous corporations" and "special interests" that seek to influence U.S. elections on Monday as he nominated Solicitor ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Obama Names Kagan as Supreme Court Nominee

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama is nominating Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the 112th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. In a ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Obama Court pick imminent, Kagan called favorite

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will announce his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court very soon, White House officials said ...

Fri, May 07, 2010

Obama encouraged by jobs, concerned on markets

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday said U.S. regulators are investigating Thursday's "unusual" stock market plunge and said he had spoken ...

Fri, May 07, 2010

Haiti trade bill heads to Obama for signature

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bill to help Haiti rebuild after its devastating earthquake by opening the U.S. market to more clothes made in the ...

Thu, May 06, 2010

Obama opposes Republican amendment on Wall St reform

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday a Republican amendment to a financial reform bill under consideration by the U.S. Senate would ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Obama wants to "begin" immigration reform this year

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he wanted to "begin work" on immigration reform this year and that U ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Woodward book on Obama due out in U.S. in September

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. investigative journalist Bob Woodward, who rose to fame reporting on the Watergate scandal in the 1970s, will release a ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Obama meets Supreme Court candidate, Republicans

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sounded out senior Senate Republicans on Wednesday about Supreme Court justice candidates and was warned he ...

Tue, May 04, 2010

Obama Supreme Court pick could come this week

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama could announce his second nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court as soon as this week ...

Tue, May 04, 2010

Obama: reforms aim to hold Wall Street accountable

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday said proposed financial regulatory reforms aim to hold Wall Street accountable and protect consumers.

"The reforms we ...

Mon, May 03, 2010

Obama extends U.S. sanctions against Syria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama extended U.S. sanctions against Syria, saying on Monday it supported terrorist organizations and pursued weapons of mass destruction ...

Mon, May 03, 2010

Obama, Netanyahu want direct peace talks soon: White House

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed on Monday making "full use" of indirect ...

Sun, May 02, 2010

Obama does stand-up comedy for a night

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama put aside policy pronouncements for a night and took a stab at stand-up comedy on Saturday at the annual ...

Sat, May 01, 2010

Obama defends government power ahead of elections

By Jeff Mason

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, whose legislative priorities include reforms that critics say make the government too powerful, offered ...

Sat, May 01, 2010

Obama to visit U.S. Gulf to push anti-slick efforts

By Matthew Bigg

VENICE, Louisiana (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will visit the U.S. Gulf Coast on Sunday to bolster efforts to avert an ...

Sat, May 01, 2010

Obama calls for limits on corporate campaign money

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Warning of a potential "corporate takeover of our elections," President Barack Obama increased pressure on Congress on Saturday to ...

Thu, April 29, 2010

Obama, Bill Clinton influential, Hillary not: TIME

By Walden Siew

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When it comes to influence, President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and pop star Lady Gaga have ...

Thu, April 29, 2010

Obama to visit scene of Gulf oil spill

By Matthew Bigg

VENICE, Louisiana (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will visit the Gulf Coast this weekend to back efforts to avert a environmental disaster ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

Obama urges swift passage of financial reform

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama welcomed a U.S. Senate vote on Wednesday opening the way to debate on a Wall ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

Obama: May be no desire to tackle immigration now

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday there may not be an "appetite" in Congress to immediately tackle the divisive ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

Obama taps Yellen as Fed No. 2, two others to board

By Mark Felsenthal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Janet Yellen, the president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank and a ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

Obama seeks to recapture 2008 magic in November

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday launched an effort to get voters who propelled him to victory in 2008 to ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

Obama seeks to recapture 2008 magic in November

By Steve Holland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday launched an effort to get voters who propelled him to victory in 2008 to ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

Obama fulfills Cairo pledge with entrepreneur summit

By David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launched a new effort on Monday to build business and social ties to the Muslim world ...

Sun, April 25, 2010

Hispanics urge Obama to reform immigration laws

PHOENIX (Reuters) - The Obama administration faced mounting pressure on Sunday to overhaul immigration policy, as prominent Hispanic politicians and street protesters decried a new ...

Sun, April 25, 2010

Obama says consider everything in tackling debt

By Donna Smith and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday told a commission that will suggest ways to rein in soaring ...

Sat, April 24, 2010

Obama calls 1915 Armenia massacre an atrocity

By John Poirier

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday marked the World War One-era massacre of Armenians by Turkish forces, calling it one ...

Fri, April 23, 2010

Obama warns of "misguided" immigration efforts

By Tabassum Zakaria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday warned that without federal immigration reform the door would be open to "misguided efforts ...

Fri, April 23, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will travel to New York on Thursday to deliver remarks about financial reform, the White House said on Monday ...

Sat, April 17, 2010

By Steve Holland and Irene Klotz

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to blunt criticism of his new space policy on Thursday ...

Tue, April 13, 2010

Hu tells Obama: China to make its own call on yuan

By Simon Rabinovitch and Paul Eckert

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China will chart its own course in reforming the yuan, President Hu Jintao said as ...

Tue, April 13, 2010

Obama presses Iran, gains nuclear summit pledges

By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed for bold, swift sanctions on Iran on Tuesday but acknowledged China has ...

Mon, April 12, 2010

Richest Virginians get biggest Obama tax cuts

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Virginia's richest 1 percent of residents got on average $1,595 each from federal tax cuts in ...

Mon, April 12, 2010

Obama hopes for yuan move, but China pushes back

By Paul Eckert and Tabassum Zakaria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that China had yet to set a timetable for reforming ...

Sun, April 11, 2010

Obama: al Qaeda bid to go nuclear is top threat

By Ross Colvin and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday that efforts by al Qaeda to acquire atomic weapons posed ...

Sun, April 11, 2010

Ex-Obama adviser calls on FCC to reclassify Web access: report

DE PERE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Barack Obama’s approval rating in Wisconsin is the lowest of his presidency. 44 percent of the 400 adults in ...

Wed, April 07, 2010

Obama seeks momentum from Russia arms pact signing

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama leaves on Wednesday for Prague where he will sign a landmark nuclear treaty with Russia, marking ...

Wed, April 07, 2010

Obama may face election-year Supreme Court battle

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, fresh off a bruising battle over healthcare, could face another tough fight in Congress to fill ...

Tue, April 06, 2010

Obama assures Georgia's Saakashvili of U.S. support

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, in a gesture of support before meeting his Russian counterpart later this week, assured Georgia on Tuesday the United ...

Tue, April 06, 2010

U.S. suggests Karzai meeting with Obama in jeopardy

By Sue Pleming

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States suggested on Tuesday it might cancel a meeting between President Barack Obama and President Hamid Karzai ...

Tue, April 06, 2010

Republicans predict November gains, blast Obama

By Steve Holland

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Republicans boldly predicted gains in November congressional elections on Thursday and rallied loyalists with sharp criticism of President ...

Tue, April 06, 2010

Obama limits U.S. use of nuclear arms

By Phil Stewart and Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama unveiled a new policy on Tuesday restricting U.S. use of nuclear weapons ...

Mon, April 05, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama intends to "ratchet up pressure" on Iran over its nuclear program and believes Tehran is becoming increasingly isolated, he ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

Obama, China's Hu talk Iran, trade in hour call

By Jeff Mason and Chris Buckley

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao told U.S. President Barack Obama their two nations should defuse ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

Obama previews rhetoric for mid-term elections

By Jeff Mason and Tom Doggett

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama unveiled plans on Wednesday for a limited expansion of U.S. offshore oil ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday announced he would make 15 recess appointments held up by Republicans, including two top ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

President Obama Makes Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama used Saturday to make recess appointments to fill 15 administration posts without Senate confirmation, FOX News reports. The ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

Obama to name new Medicare/Medicaid chief: official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has picked a top health policy expert to run Medicare and Medicaid, an administration official said on Saturday, filling ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

Second Obama pick for security post withdraws name

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's second pick to oversee U.S. transportation security has withdrawn from consideration, the White House said.

Retired Major ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

Rift raises questions on Obama intel czar's future

By Adam Entous and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A power struggle within the U.S. intelligence community has strained relations and raised questions about ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

Black farmers blame Obama for failed settlement

By Jasmin Melvin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration dropped the ball on a $1.25 billion deal to settle decades-old discrimination lawsuits with black ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

President Obama Strikes New Nuke Deal With Russia

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama has struck a deal on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia. After talking by phone with ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

Obama, Medvedev seal deal on nuclear arms pact

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sealed a landmark arms-control treaty on Friday to slash their countries ...

Thu, March 25, 2010

Obama housing plan seeks to reduce mortgage debt

By Corbett B. Daly

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Friday announced a $14 billion effort to try to stem a rising tide of ...

Thu, March 25, 2010

Cuban dissidents praise Obama, government silent

By Jeff Franks

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban dissidents applauded U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday for denouncing their ill treatment by the Cuban government ...

Thu, March 25, 2010

British parties imitate Obama in e-election

By Mark Jones

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's use of the Web on his way to the White House in 2008 ...

Thu, March 25, 2010

France denies European plan to lobby Obama on tankers

PARIS (Reuters) - France denied on Thursday that European countries planned sending a formal protest to U.S. President Barack Obama over a contest to ...

Wed, March 24, 2010

PARIS (Reuters) - An unemployed Frenchman has been arrested for targeting the Twitter accounts of President Barack Obama and singer Britney Spears, French police said ...

Wed, March 24, 2010

Senior Iran MP slams Obama message as "deception"

TEHRAN (Reuters) - A prominent member of Iran's parliament dismissed on Wednesday President Barack Obama's "new year" appeal for dialogue with the Islamic ...

Tue, March 23, 2010

President Obama Signs HCR Bill Into Law

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama has signed a landmark healthcare reform bill. The measure represents the most sweeping social policy overhaul in more ...

Tue, March 23, 2010

Obama pay czar demands more trims at bailout firms

By Karey Wutkowski and David Lawder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration's pay czar on Tuesday clamped down on 2010 pay at five U ...

Mon, March 22, 2010

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, under pressure to keep a campaign promise to revamp U.S. immigration policy, embraced a "promising ...

Thu, March 18, 2010

Obama, Clinton fundraiser admits $292 million fraud

By Grant McCool

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A wealthy businessman who raised money for leading Democratic Party politicians, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, pleaded ...

Thu, March 18, 2010

Obama scraps Asia-Pacific trip for healthcare push

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bowing to political pressure at home, President Barack Obama on Thursday scrapped his trip to Indonesia and Australia next ...

Thu, March 18, 2010

Obama signs $17.6 billion jobs bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama signed into law a $17.6 billion jobs bill on Thursday and sounded an optimistic note about the U ...

Wed, March 17, 2010

Woods will still be "terrific," says Obama

By Simon Evans

MIAMI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was sure Tiger Woods will still be a "terrific golfer" when he ...

Wed, March 17, 2010

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WTAQ) - The infamous billboard in Oshkosh that used to say “Impeach Obama” is now telling voters to remove career politicians in November ...

Tue, March 16, 2010

Karzai, Obama discuss prospects of Taliban talks

By Sayed Salahuddin

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed prospects of peace with the Taliban in a video phone conversation with U.S ...

Mon, March 15, 2010

Obama pledges to push for robust financial reform

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed the legislation for sweeping overhaul of the financial system unveiled by Senate Banking Committee ...

Mon, March 15, 2010

Obama kicks off what may be final healthcare push

By Alister Bull

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday delivered an emotional closing argument for his healthcare plan, kicking off a week ...

Sat, March 13, 2010

Obama, Medvedev happy on arms pact, signing seen near

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and President Barack Obama are satisfied with the "high level of consensus" on a new pact to cut ...

Sat, March 13, 2010

Obama says he will push for education overhaul

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, already battling for healthcare reform, jobs and financial regulation, said on Saturday he was also about ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Obama's proposed student loan overhaul gets boost

By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's stalled bid to overhaul the federal student loan program by cutting subsidies to private lenders ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Michelle Obama to visit Mexico on first solo trip

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama will visit Mexico next month on her first solo international trip, the White House said on Friday.

On ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Obama effect boosts Nobel Peace Prize nominations

By Wojciech Moskwa

OSLO (Reuters) - A record 237 people and organizations have been nominated for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize, with interest boosted by ...

Tue, March 09, 2010

Obama criticized for Mexico, Brazil sanctions

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans and business groups on Tuesday criticized President Barack Obama's administration for failing to resolve a cross-border trucking ...

Tue, March 09, 2010

Obama pushes climate change in White House meeting

By Jeff Mason and Richard Cowan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, weighing in on the Senate's efforts to pass a climate change bill ...

Mon, March 08, 2010

Obama taps ex-intel officer for aviation security

By Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday he will nominate a retired Army officer with intelligence community experience to lead ...

Sun, March 07, 2010

Obama to nominate retired Army general for TSA: source

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to nominate retired Army Major Gen. Robert Harding to head the Transportation Security Administration after his first pick ...

Sun, March 07, 2010

Obama keeps U.S. troop withdrawal plan after Iraq poll

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called Iraq's election an "important milestone" on Sunday despite deadly violence, praising Iraqi security forces ...

Sun, March 07, 2010

Obama keeps U.S. troop withdrawal plan after Iraq poll

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called Iraq's election an "important milestone" on Sunday despite deadly violence, praising Iraqi security forces ...

Sun, March 07, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday a forthcoming review of the U.S. nuclear posture would reduce the number and role of ...

Fri, March 05, 2010

Rep. Kind meets with Obama on healthcare reform

UNDATED (WSAU) Congressman Ron Kind was one of five House Democrats who met with President Obama yesterday on the health care reform package. They ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

Obama bank tax would hit customers: U.S. lawmaker

By Karey Wutkowski

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The tax on banks proposed by the Obama administration would be passed along to consumers, a leading Republican lawmaker ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

WI congressional delegation reacts to Obama's final healthcare pitch

UNDATED (WSAU) President Obama says every argument has been made for-and-against health care reform. And he told Congress yesterday to wrap up their deliberations ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration reasserted its commitment to banning proprietary trading by banks with draft legislative language on Wednesday, despite signs that the ...

Wed, March 03, 2010

Florida governor defends using Obama stimulus money

By Michael Peltier

TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) - Florida Governor Charlie Crist, citing a tough economy, has defended his support for federal stimulus and a push to ...

Tue, March 02, 2010

Obama won't fill Fed seats this week

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama wants to move quickly to fill vacancies on the Federal Reserve Board, but has made no ...

Tue, March 02, 2010

Obama won't fill Fed seats this week

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama wants to move quickly to fill vacancies on the Federal Reserve Board, but has made no ...

Tue, March 02, 2010

Obama proposes $3,000 home energy rebates

By Patricia Zengerle

SAVANNAH, Georgia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed rebates of up to $3,000 to help homeowners pay for the ...

Mon, March 01, 2010

Obama to name Kohn Fed replacement before end June

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will nominate a replacement for Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn, who is stepping down from his post, in ...

Sun, February 28, 2010

Obama, Canada's Harper bet beer on ice hockey

By Julian Linden

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper unwittingly provided support for the popular belief that politicians cannot ...

Sat, February 27, 2010

Obama rejects criticism of agenda as "socialism"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launched a vigorous defense of his economic agenda on Wednesday, rejecting critics who say it amounts to "socialism" and ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

Obama rejects criticism of his agenda as "socialism"

By Jeff Mason and Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launched a vigorous defense of his economic agenda on Wednesday, rejecting critics who ...

Tue, February 23, 2010

Obama backs repeal of insurer antitrust exemption

By Patricia Zengerle

Dinner with Obama next on menu for White?

By Stephanie Ditta

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - A second gold medal spectacularly secured, snowboarding icon Shaun White set his sights on a night of even higher ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama announced $8.3 billion in loan guarantees Tuesday to build the first U.S. nuclear power ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

EU states cool to Obama bank trading plan

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - If President Barack Obama's plan to ban proprietary trading at some banks was applied in the European Union, it could be ...

Sat, February 13, 2010

Report: Obama Plans To Use Exec Orders For Stalled Policies

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - Struggling to get to the finish line with much of his agenda, White House officials and President Barack Obama are ...

Sat, February 13, 2010

Obama names U.S. envoy to Muslim world body

By Regan E. Doherty

DOHA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday named a new special envoy to a top Islamic body to deepen Washington ...

Sat, February 13, 2010

Obama keeps focus on deficit cuts in radio address

Sun, February 07, 2010

Holding September 11 trial in New York difficult: Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday he had not ruled out putting the suspected mastermind of the September 11 attacks on trial ...

Sun, February 07, 2010

Obama says economy turning corner to growth

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday the economy has turned the corner and resumed growth.

"We are seeing the corner turn on ...

Sun, February 07, 2010

By Matt Spetalnick and Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Wednesday to address currency rates with economic partners such as China ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Corrected: Obama to meet Dalai Lama despite Chinese warnings

Corrects tenth graph to make clear not all 30 firms are U.S.

By Chris Buckley and Doug Palmer

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Obama eyes biofuels, clean coal in new climate push

By Jeff Mason and Timothy Gardner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama laid out new steps on Wednesday to nudge the United States toward energy ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Obama administration steps up pressure on Toyota

By John Crawley and Bernie Woodall

WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - The Obama administration stepped up the pressure on Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday to address ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

China warns against Obama-Dalai Lama meeting

By Chris Buckley and Paul Eckert

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China warned President Barack Obama on Wednesday that a meeting with the Dalai Lama would ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will propose on Tuesday using $30 billion from the TARP bank bailout program for a small business lending fund ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

Obama budget boosts funds for tropical diseases

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's budget proposes a unique new initiative -- battling some tropical diseases not ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

Obama budget plan calls for generic drugmaker fees

By Lisa Richwine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Generic drugmakers would pay the U.S. government $38 million to help speed reviews of their medicines under President ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

Obama tones down global company tax goals

By Kim Dixon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has scaled back his ambitious plan to close loopholes global companies use when accounting for taxes ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday proposed $1.2 billion in funding next year to help train and equip Pakistani security ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

Obama budget would cut NASA moon plan

By Irene Klotz

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is no longer shooting for the moon, with a budget plan that aborts a ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Commerzbank's <CBKG.DE> Chief Executive cautiously welcomed Barack Obama's proposals for tougher banking rules, as politicians and regulators accuse bankers ...

Sat, January 30, 2010

Obama says deficit could jeopardize recovery

By Ross Colvin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama renewed his pledge on Saturday to make job creation his top priority in 2010 but said ...

Fri, January 29, 2010

Obama, Republicans clash in unusual session

By Steve Holland and Donna Smith

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday engaged in a rare face-to-face showdown with Republican critics and testily ...

Fri, January 29, 2010

Thu, January 28, 2010

Obama eager to help advance climate bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he wants to advance a climate bill that has been stalled in the U.S. Senate ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

Obama says must curb U.S. debt, vows action

By Alister Bull

Obama approved secret operations in Yemen: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama approved secret joint U.S. military and intelligence operations with Yemeni troops that began six weeks ago and killed ...

Tue, January 26, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to ask Congress for another $14.2 billion to train Afghanistan's army and police over the next ...

Mon, January 25, 2010

Obama: Bernanke the "best person for the job"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday said Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has his strongest support and is doing a good job.

His ...

Mon, January 25, 2010

Obama to discuss rule on gays in military: Levin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is expected to talk about the "Don't ask, don't tell" rule that bars openly gay Americans from ...

Mon, January 25, 2010

Obama plan could hurt U.S. banks: Swiss banker

ZURICH (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's proposals to split traditional banking activities from riskier areas will harm U.S. banks without international co-ordination, a ...

Sun, January 24, 2010

Obama aides dismiss shake-up talk but enlist help

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Aides to President Barack Obama on Sunday played down prospects for a major shake-up of his agenda, despite a ...

Sat, January 23, 2010

Obama urges creation of U.S. deficit panel

PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - French and British politicians offered support on Friday for U.S. President Barack Obama's plan to curb banks' size and ...

Fri, January 22, 2010

Banks may shed private equity assets in Obama plan

By Megan Davies

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's plan to limit financial risk-taking could force banks, such as Goldman Sachs ...

Thu, January 21, 2010

Stiglitz: Obama bank proposals a big step forward

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's proposal to limit financial risk-taking at Wall Street banks is "a big step forward," Nobel laureate economist ...

Thu, January 21, 2010

Obama condemns court ruling on corporate donations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday strongly criticized a Supreme Court ruling removing limits on corporate donations for political campaigns, saying it was ...

Thu, January 21, 2010

By William Maclean, Security Correspondent

LONDON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has failed to properly investigate evidence suggesting suicides by two Saudis and a Yemeni ...

Tue, January 19, 2010

Obama does not believe healthcare dead if Dem loses

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama does not believe his top legislative priority, a U.S. healthcare overhaul, is dead if a Democrat loses a ...

Tue, January 19, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fewer Americans believe the presidency of Barack Obama, the first African American elected to the White House, has helped advance race relations ...

Sat, January 16, 2010

Obama, Bush and Clinton launch Haiti aid appeal

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama, flanked by his predecessors George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, on Saturday said the ...

Fri, January 15, 2010

Obama: Haiti has suffered extraordinary devastation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday Haiti's earthquake had inflicted "heartbreaking" loss and that he would meet former presidents ...

Fri, January 15, 2010

Thu, January 07, 2010

Obama Administration Takes Heat For Asian Carp Stance

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - The Obama administration is taking heat for opposing a lawsuit that seeks to keep the invasive Asian carp out of ...

Thu, January 07, 2010

Obama security adviser says bomb report a shocker

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans will feel "a certain shock" from a White House report to be released on Thursday on security lapses in the attempted ...

Wed, January 06, 2010

Fur flies over picture of Michelle Obama in ad

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Animal rights group PETA has used the image of Michelle Obama without her consent on a new poster that praises the U ...

Wed, January 06, 2010

Obama sets $250 million partnership for education

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will announce a $250 million public-private partnership on Wednesday expanding a program to improve U.S. math and science ...

Tue, January 05, 2010

Obama says would-be bomber could've been disrupted

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that U.S. intelligence agencies had enough information to potentially disrupt a Nigerian's attempt to ...

Mon, January 04, 2010

Obama to outline counterterrorism reforms: official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday will outline an initial series of reforms aimed at helping to thwart future attacks like the attempted ...

Mon, January 04, 2010

Healthcare, economy, security on Obama's 2010 agenda

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama faces a long list of challenges as he returned from his Hawaiian holiday on Monday and began ...

Sun, January 03, 2010

Obama effigy found hanging in Georgia: report

MIAMI (Reuters) - An effigy of President Barack Obama was found hanging in the rural hometown of former President Jimmy Carter, local media reported on ...

Sun, January 03, 2010

Obama aide says al Qaeda may plan Yemen attack

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has indications al Qaeda is planning an attack against a target in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, a senior ...

Fri, January 01, 2010

U.S. business group accuses Obama of shorting Taiwan

By Jim Wolf

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of a prominent U.S. business group accused President Barack Obama of compromising Taiwan's security to ...

Thu, December 31, 2009

Obama summons intel chiefs for security talks

By Jeff Mason

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday summoned U.S. intelligence chiefs to a meeting next week at the White ...

Thu, December 31, 2009

Obama to make statement after Tuesday intel meeting

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make a statement at 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) on Tuesday after meeting U.S. intelligence chiefs ...

Wed, December 30, 2009

Wide use of U.S. airport body scanners depends on Obama

By Daniel Trotta

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The path toward rolling out wider use of whole-body security scanners in U.S. airports runs through the ...

Tue, December 29, 2009

Obama says "systemic failure" in plane incident

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday there had been "systemic failure" had occurred in connection with the failed attack on a ...

Mon, December 28, 2009

Drama for Obama as child's injury delays golf game

KAILUA, Hawaii (Reuters) - Vacationing President Barack Obama interrupted a golf game on Monday and sped back to his holiday house after the child of ...

Mon, December 28, 2009

Obama signs U.S. debt limit increase into law

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday signed into law an increase in the U.S. national debt limit to $12.4 trillion, the ...

Mon, December 28, 2009

Obama assures Americans after failed plane attack

By Jeff Mason

KAILUA, Hawaii (Reuters) - President Barack Obama assured Americans on Monday the United States will defeat those behind an attempt to blow ...

Mon, December 28, 2009

Obama to urge U.S. to learn from failed air attack

KAILUA, Hawaii (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will urge the United States to keep up pressure on its enemies in his first public reaction to ...

Fri, December 25, 2009

By Nelson Acosta

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba accused U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday of being "imperial, arrogant" and dishonest during last week's ...

Sun, December 20, 2009

Obama seeks drug imports outside of health bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House pledged on Sunday to move forward on allowing imports of safe prescription drugs from nations like Canada where they ...

Fri, December 18, 2009

Florida man sentenced for threat to kill Obama

MIAMI (Reuters) - A federal court judge sentenced a Florida man to three years in prison on Friday for threatening to kill President Barack Obama ...

Fri, December 18, 2009

U.S. and Russia close to agreeing arms deal: Obama

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The United States and Russia are "quite close" to agreeing a new START nuclear arms reduction pact, U.S. President Barack Obama ...

Fri, December 18, 2009

House Republicans warn Obama on climate steps

By Richard Cowan and Michael Szabo

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - As President Barack Obama labored behind closed doors to break a deadlock over efforts to curb ...

Fri, December 18, 2009

Obama urges climate action, offers no new proposals

By Jeff Mason

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama urged world leaders on Friday to "act together" on an accord to fight climate ...

Thu, December 17, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged U.S. lawmakers to create incentives for American households to weatherize their homes and said ...

Tue, December 15, 2009

Obama administration aims for high school financial literacy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury and Education departments announced plans on Tuesday to cooperate to improve financial education for high school students to ...

Mon, December 14, 2009

Obama seen notifying Congress soon on trade talks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. business groups widely expect President Barack Obama to formally notify Congress as early as Monday of his intention to negotiate ...

Sun, December 13, 2009

Obama: Afghanistan troop rise was hardest decision

By Caren Bohan

By Lucia Mutikani

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers cut 85,000 jobs in December, confounding expectations the labor market was finally stabilizing and piling ...

Thu, December 10, 2009

Obama tells bankers it's payback time

By Caren Bohan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told top U.S. bankers on Monday they owed it to the country to help lift ...

Thu, December 10, 2009

U.S. poll shows many Israelis positive on Obama

By Andrew Quinn

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has a higher approval rating among Israelis than is widely believed, undercutting arguments he ...

Thu, December 10, 2009

Obama will not rush Afghan troop drawdown

By Ross Colvin

OSLO (Reuters) - There will be no "precipitous drawdown" of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and U.S. troops could still be ...

Wed, December 09, 2009

Obama taps ex-Palin aide to oversee natgas project

WASHINGTON/ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated Larry Persily, a veteran Alaska policy maker and former aide to former ...

Wed, December 09, 2009

Obama accepts peace Nobel, defends "just war"

By Ross Colvin and Wojciech Moskwa

OSLO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama defended the right of the United States to wage "just wars" as he ...

Wed, December 09, 2009

Obama hails Senate progress on healthcare

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday expressed support for a healthcare deal reached by U.S. Senate Democratic negotiators and said it should ...

Wed, December 09, 2009

Obama nominates former Palin aide to pipeline job

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama nominated Larry Persily, a former aide to ex-Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, on Wednesday to be federal coordinator for Alaska ...

Wed, December 09, 2009

Obama rights record questioned ahead of Nobel prize

By Ross Colvin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two leading international human rights groups gave U.S. President Barack Obama mixed reviews on his human rights record ...

Wed, December 09, 2009

Obama to give $600 million to health centers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said Wednesday he will allocate nearly $600 million from the $787 billion economic stimulus plan to help create jobs ...

Tue, December 08, 2009

Obama to extend bailout fund

By David Lawder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration plans to announce on Wednesday that it intends to extend the life of the $700 billion ...

Tue, December 08, 2009

Obama packs political punch into economic speech

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama packed an economic speech with a political punch on Tuesday, blaming Republicans for creating high deficits ...

Tue, December 08, 2009

Obama urges bipartisan effort to boost jobs

By Alister Bull

Report: Obama Staffer to Head Barrett Gubernatorial Campaign

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) - A Des Moines, Iowa newspaper is reporting Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will name a staff member from the Obama administration to ...

Sun, December 06, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (Reuters) - For one group of military veterans watching U.S. President Barack Obama announce his military build-up in Afghanistan, the decision could ...

Tue, December 01, 2009

Obama aides pressed on Afghan graft, al Qaeda

By Adam Entous and Phil Stewart

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers told President Barack Obama's top advisers on Thursday not enough was being ...

Mon, November 30, 2009

Obama's Afghan "surge" sets sights on Kandahar

By Ismail Sameem

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A year ago, mobile phones worked just fine in the pomegranate orchards and vineyards along the Arghandab river ...

Wed, November 25, 2009

Gate crashers met Obama at state dinner with India

By Patricia Zengerle

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to reassure Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday of his commitment to boosting U ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

Obama honors Mugabe foes for defying a "dictator"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama honored a group of women Monday who have confronted Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and said they had ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

Obama administration urged to join Mine Ban Treaty

By David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. acceptance of a treaty banning landmines is "long, long overdue" and President Barack Obama should use a ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

U.S. Chamber of Commerce urges Obama action on trade

By Roberta Rampton

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama should look abroad for ways to boost jobs at home, the biggest U.S. business lobby ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

Obama says boosting jobs is a top priority

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama assured Americans on Monday that boosting jobs was a top priority, but gave no specifics about ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

U.S. lawmakers, Chinese exiles press Obama on rights

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers and exiled Chinese dissidents urged President Barack Obama on Monday to intervene with China's government on behalf of ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

Obama to offer troop increase for Afghanistan

By Patricia Zengerle and Caren Bohan

Obama praises dissident Cuban blogger Sanchez

By Jeff Franks

HAVANA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama praised dissident Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez and said in a posting on her website ...

Thu, November 19, 2009

India PM heads to U.S. in test of ties with Obama

By Krittivas Mukherjee

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's prime minister and U.S. President Barack Obama meet next week to strengthen ties, with the ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama to end Asia tour with talks on North Korea

By Caren Bohan and Jon Herskovitz

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will discuss luring a reluctant North Korea back to nuclear dealings ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama's Democrats call for trade policy overhaul

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some of President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats urged him on Wednesday to abandon the Doha round of global trade talks and ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama says Guantanamo prison to close "next year"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believes the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, can be closed next year ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama suggests 9/11 suspect will get death penalty

By Jeremy Pelofsky and James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suggested on Wednesday the self-professed mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks would ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama wants "deal done" on South Korea trade pact

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he wants to iron out remaining issues with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama says Israeli settlement building "dangerous"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama put fresh pressure on Israel on Wednesday to curb its settlement projects, saying continued building could lead ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said in an interview with CNN on Wednesday he is "very close" to a decision on boosting ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama confronts history on Great Wall of China

By Patricia Zengerle

BADALING, China (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama took a walk alone on the Great Wall on Wednesday, wrapping up a ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama gets five minutes with half-brother in China

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama took time out of his busy diplomatic schedule in China to meet with his half-brother, who lives ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

Obama criticizes Israel over settlement-building

By Jeffrey Heller

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama warned Israel Wednesday its approval of new construction in a Jewish settlement could prove ...

Tue, November 17, 2009

Climate deal must have immediate effect, Obama says

By Chris Buckley and Alister Doyle

BEIJING/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday next month's climate talks in Copenhagen ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

Obama picks Brill, Ramirez as FTC commissioners

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has chosen Julie Brill, North Carolina's top consumer watchdog, and attorney Edith Ramirez to fill two ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

Obama to launch cross-country economic tour

By Jeff Mason

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will hold a forum on job creation with U.S. business leaders on December ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

Obama says al Qaeda still greatest threat to U.S.

By Caren Bohan

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday that al Qaeda remained the biggest threat to U.S. security, as his ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

Obama visit arouses mistrust in China's Internet populace

By Melanie Lee

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's call on Monday for Internet freedom in China met with wariness and cynicism ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

TEHRAN (Reuters) - U.S. steps to renew sanctions and seize a New York skyscraper linked to Iran show that President Barack Obama is no ...

Sun, November 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans Friday condemned the Obama administration's decision to prosecute five September 11 suspects in a U.S. court in New York ...

Fri, November 13, 2009

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's military warned the South that it was ready for battle over a disputed sea border, issuing a new threat ...

Thu, November 12, 2009

Currencies in focus as Obama tours Asia

By Wayne Cole

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A rare rally in the U.S. dollar was the focus in Asia on Friday as investors wondered if ...

Thu, November 12, 2009

Obama says has strategy to boost U.S. exports to Asia

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will have a bilateral meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, as well as with Asian leaders during ...

Mon, November 09, 2009

Netanyahu: Obama talks aided Israel security, peace

By Jeffrey Heller

Obama administration would talk to North Korea: aide

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration would be willing to hold bilateral talks with North Korea but only if certain conditions were ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

Schapiro, Clinton are richest of top Obama aides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Schapiro, who regulates a wide swathe of Wall Street, is the richest of the Obama administration ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

Doyle: Talk With President Obama Only About Health Care

MADISON (WRN) - When the two Democrats talked Thursday in Washington, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle says the topic was health care reform. Doyle had a ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

Obama will push economic rebalancing on China trip

By Caren Bohan and Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will seek to reinforce the U.S. desire for more balanced ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

Obama Expected to Sign Unemployment Benefit Extension

Congress has now approved, and the President is expected to sign today an extension on unemployment insurance that will give the jobless in Michigan ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

Obama weighs steps to spur jobs, wary on deficit

By Alister Bull and Andy Sullivan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday listed a range of fresh options being considered by ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

China urges military cooperation ahead of Obama visit

By Chris Buckley and Huang Yan

BEIJING (Reuters) - China urged more contact with the U.S. military on Friday while President Hu Jintao said ...

Thu, November 05, 2009

Japan, U.S. to avoid bases feud for Obama visit

By Isabel Reynolds

MADISON (WSAU) President Obama is challenging schools areound the country to raise student achievement levels to qualify for $4-billion in federal grants. The President ...

Wed, November 04, 2009

House Republicans warn Obama admin on troubled housing agency

</head> <body> <p>By Corbett B. Daly</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A pair of House Republicans on Wednesday warned the Obama administration that Congress does not have the appetite ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, November 04, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/04/lawmakers-resistance-education-reforms-meets-presi/" title="Full Article: Lawmakers Resistance To Education Reforms Meets President Obama In Madison"> Lawmakers Resistance To Education Reforms Meets President Obama In Madison</a></h2> <p>MADISON (WRN) - When President Obama speaks in Madison Wednesday, the White House says he’ll praise Wisconsin for coming up with innovative ways to ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/04/obama-says-time-for-iran-to-decide-future-path/" title="Full Article: Obama: time for Iran to build new ties with U.S."> Obama: time for Iran to build new ties with U.S.</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By JoAnne Allen</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama used the 30th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis to urge Tehran to make concessions over ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/04/japans-foreign-minister-will-not-visit-us-governme/" title="Full Article: Japan grapples with U.S. base plan before Obama visit"> Japan grapples with U.S. base plan before Obama visit</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Isabel Reynolds</p> <p>TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan struggled with the touchy issue of reorganizing U.S. military bases on the southern island of Okinawa on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/03/obama-admin-praises-early-senate-financial-bill/" title="Full Article: Obama admin praises early Senate financial bill"> Obama admin praises early Senate financial bill</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Karey Wutkowski</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee is poised to release a draft bill on financial regulatory reform that ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/03/orthodox-patriarch-meets-obama-on-us-visit/" title="Full Article: Orthodox patriarch meets Obama on U.S. visit"> Orthodox patriarch meets Obama on U.S. visit</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the "green patriarch" who leads 300 million Orthodox Christians, spoke with President ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/03/obama-us-eu-seek-to-avoid-protectionism/" title="Full Article: Obama: U.S., EU seek to avoid protectionism"> Obama: U.S., EU seek to avoid protectionism</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States and the European Union had agreed on the need to avoid trade protectionism ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/03/us-eu-agree-to-redouble-climate-efforts-obama/" title="Full Article: U.S., EU agree to redouble climate efforts: Obama"> U.S., EU agree to redouble climate efforts: Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that the United States and European Union had agreed to redouble their efforts to achieve success ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/03/obama-will-fix-h1n1-vaccine-shortage-white-house/" title="Full Article: Obama will fix H1N1 vaccine shortage: White House"> Obama will fix H1N1 vaccine shortage: White House</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is frustrated with shortages in the availability of the H1N1 flu vaccine but the problem was being ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/03/Madison-prepares-for-President/" title="Full Article: Madison prepares for President Obama's visit"> Madison prepares for President Obama's visit</a></h2> <p>MADISON (WSAU) Wisconsin’s Capital City is getting ready to host President Obama Wednesday – the first anniversary of his election.</p> <p>He’ll talk about ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, November 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/03/gop-leader-obama-visit-has-ulterior-motives/" title="Full Article: GOP leader: Obama visit has ulterior motives"> GOP leader: Obama visit has ulterior motives</a></h2> <p>President Barack Obama is scheduled to be in Madison on Wednesday. Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Jefferson says there are ulterior motives ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, November 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/03/big-names-from-hollywood-on-obamas-arts-committee/" title="Full Article: CORRECTED: Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee"> CORRECTED: Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>(Corrects name of architect Thom Mayne in last paragraph)</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker, Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, November 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/02/obama-urged-to-factor-wto-issue-into-tanker-contes/" title="Full Article: Obama urged to factor WTO issue into tanker contest"> Obama urged to factor WTO issue into tanker contest</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Andrea Shalal-Esa</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Forty U.S. lawmakers backing Boeing Co urged President Barack Obama on Monday to ensure a new Air Force ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, November 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/nov/02/obama-speak-madison-middle-school-wednesday/" title="Full Article: Obama to speak at Madison middle school on Wednesday"> Obama to speak at Madison middle school on Wednesday</a></h2> <p>The White House has confirmed that President Barack Obama will be in Wisconsin on Wednesday, for a speech on education to be delivered in ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 31, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/31/obama-says-new-data-shows-us-economy-recovering/" title="Full Article: Obama warns on job losses, urges export boost"> Obama warns on job losses, urges export boost</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Alister Bull and Glenn Somerville</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama warned on Monday that more U.S. job losses lay ahead ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/30/obama-frustrated-with-companies-over-flu-vaccine/" title="Full Article: Obama frustrated with companies over flu vaccine"> Obama frustrated with companies over flu vaccine</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Ross Colvin</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A quarrel between the U.S. government and swine flu vaccine makers reached the highest level on Friday, with ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/30/obama-lifts-ban-on-us-entry-of-those-with-hivaids/" title="Full Article: Obama lifts ban on U.S. entry of those with HIV/AIDS"> Obama lifts ban on U.S. entry of those with HIV/AIDS</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama announced on Friday that a 22-year-old ban on allowing people infected with the AIDS virus into the United States ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/30/obama-consoles-relatives-fallen-soldier-little-chu/" title="Full Article: Obama consoles relatives of fallen soldier from Little Chute"> Obama consoles relatives of fallen soldier from Little Chute</a></h2> <p>UNDATED (WSAU) President Obama consoled relatives of a Fox Valley soldier whose body was returned to the U-S yesterday. They were at Dover Air ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/29/will-governors-elections-render-judgment-on-obama/" title="Full Article: Will governors elections render judgment on Obama?"> Will governors elections render judgment on Obama?</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Steve Holland</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans and Democrats are debating whether voting next Tuesday in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races will render ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/29/obama-admin-urges-congress-extend-homebuyer-credit/" title="Full Article: Obama admin urges Congress extend homebuyer credit"> Obama admin urges Congress extend homebuyer credit</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Thursday pressed Congress to back a limited extension of a popular first-time homebuyer tax credit that is set ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/29/obama-hails-gdp-growth-as-sign-recession-abating/" title="Full Article: Obama hails GDP growth as sign recession abating"> Obama hails GDP growth as sign recession abating</a></h2> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday hailed third-quarter U.S. economic growth as "affirmation that this recession is abating."</p> <p>But Obama, in prepared ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/29/obama-economic-adviser-work-left-to-do-on-economy/" title="Full Article: Obama economic adviser: work left to do on economy"> Obama economic adviser: work left to do on economy</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top economic adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday that gross domestic product growth is an encouraging sign ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/29/poll-obama-polularity-down-wisconsin/" title="Full Article: Poll: Obama polularity down in Wisconsin"> Poll: Obama polularity down in Wisconsin</a></h2> <p>MADISON (WSAU) Barack Obama is less popular now in Wisconsin than he was last spring.</p> <p>A new St. Norberts College poll puts the President ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/29/obama-makes-late-night-trip-to-honor-slain-soldier/" title="Full Article: Obama honors slain soldiers killed in Afghanistan"> Obama honors slain soldiers killed in Afghanistan</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Ross Colvin</p> <p>DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Delaware (Reuters) - President Barack Obama saw first hand the human cost of the Afghanistan war as he ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/28/obama-to-hold-talks-with-business-lobby-critics/" title="Full Article: Obama pushes healthcare to business lobby critics"> Obama pushes healthcare to business lobby critics</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Patricia Zengerle</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama broadened his pitch for healthcare reform on Thursday with an appeal to business leaders, some of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/28/new-defense-bill-cuts-waste-but-not-enough-obama/" title="Full Article: New defense bill cuts waste, but not enough: Obama"> New defense bill cuts waste, but not enough: Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will say on Wednesday there is still too much waste in U.S. defense spending, despite a number of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/28/obama-visit-wisconsin-next-week/" title="Full Article: Obama to visit Wisconsin next week"> Obama to visit Wisconsin next week</a></h2> <p>UNDATED (WSAU) President Obama will be coming to Wisconsin a week from today.</p> <p>The White House communications office says the President will visit the ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 27, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/27/obama-officially-backs-extension-of-jobless-benefi/" title="Full Article: Obama backs extension of jobless benefits"> Obama backs extension of jobless benefits</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday officially threw its weight behind legislation making its way through Congress to provide additional weeks of unemployment ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 27, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/27/obama-officially-extends-sanctions-on-sudan/" title="Full Article: Obama extends sanctions on Sudan"> Obama extends sanctions on Sudan</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama formally renewed U.S. sanctions on Sudan on Tuesday under his new strategy of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 27, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/27/obama-says-senate-bill-on-tax-havens-would-stop-ab/" title="Full Article: Obama says Senate bill on tax havens would stop abuses"> Obama says Senate bill on tax havens would stop abuses</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday a proposal by Senate Democrats to clamp down on overseas tax havens would stop ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 27, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/27/obama-to-give-34-billion-in-grants-for-smart-grid/" title="Full Article: Obama announces $3.4 billion in grants for smart grid"> Obama announces $3.4 billion in grants for smart grid</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Steve Holland</p> <p>ARCADIA, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced $3.4 billion in grants to help build a "smart" electric grid ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 26, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/27/obama-i-may-be-skinny-but-im-tough/" title="Full Article: Obama: "I may be skinny but I'm tough""> Obama: "I may be skinny but I'm tough"</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Steve Holland</p> <p>MIAMI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had a message for his political friends and foes on Monday -- "just because I'm skinny ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 26, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/26/obama-tells-troops-he-will-not-rush-afghan-decisio/" title="Full Article: Obama to Karzai: Crack down on corruption"> Obama to Karzai: Crack down on corruption</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Ross Colvin</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama signaled on Monday that Washington's support for Afghan leader Hamid Karzai would come ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 26, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/26/obama-to-sign-defense-bill-this-week/" title="Full Article: Obama to sign defense bill on Wednesday"> Obama to sign defense bill on Wednesday</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will sign the 2010 defense authorization bill on Wednesday, the White House said on Tuesday.</p> <p>Obama had said yesterday ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 26, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/26/obama-adviser-health-reform-to-ease-deficit/" title="Full Article: Obama adviser: health reform to ease deficit"> Obama adviser: health reform to ease deficit</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Susan Heavey</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Countering Republican critics' claims that healthcare reform is too costly, a top White House adviser said on Monday reforming ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, October 25, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/25/obama-says-iraq-bombings-outrageous/" title="Full Article: Obama says Iraq bombings "outrageous""> Obama says Iraq bombings "outrageous"</a></h2> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday that suicide bombings in Baghdad that left 132 people dead were "outrageous" and an ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, October 25, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/25/obama-asked-spain-to-deliver-message-to-cuba-repor/" title="Full Article: Obama asked Spain to deliver message to Cuba"> Obama asked Spain to deliver message to Cuba</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama asked Spain to pass Cuba a message on the need for democratic reform when ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 24, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/24/obama-calls-sarkozy-medvedev-on-iran-nuclear-plan/" title="Full Article: Obama calls Sarkozy, Medvedev on Iran nuclear plan"> Obama calls Sarkozy, Medvedev on Iran nuclear plan</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama called Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday to consult on Iran's ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 24, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/24/obama-declares-swine-flu-a-national-emergency/" title="Full Article: Obama declares swine flu a national emergency"> Obama declares swine flu a national emergency</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Patricia Zengerle</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has declared 2009 H1N1 swine flu a national emergency, the White House said on Saturday.</p> <p>The ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 24, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/24/obama-presses-banks-on-small-business-loans/" title="Full Article: Obama presses banks on small business loans"> Obama presses banks on small business loans</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Patricia Zengerle</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged banks on Saturday to make more loans to small businesses and said his administration would ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 23, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/23/obama-praises-dodd-pushes-for-regulatory-reform/" title="Full Article: Obama praises Dodd, pushes for regulatory reform"> Obama praises Dodd, pushes for regulatory reform</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>STAMFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged the financial industry on Friday to "join us, don't fight us" in backing regulatory reform while ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/23/senators-urge-obama-on-asia-pacific-trade-deal/" title="Full Article: Senators urge Obama on Asia-Pacific trade deal"> Senators urge Obama on Asia-Pacific trade deal</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two more senators on Thursday urged President Barack Obama to pursue a regional trade deal in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.</p> <p>"The Asia ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/22/obama-administration-facing-new-pressure-on-forecl/" title="Full Article: Obama administration facing new pressure on foreclosures"> Obama administration facing new pressure on foreclosures</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Corbett B. Daly</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is facing stepped up pressure to provide more details about its efforts to help struggling ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/21/obama-wades-into-democrats-tough-governor-races/" title="Full Article: Obama wades into Democrats' tough governor races"> Obama wades into Democrats' tough governor races</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Patricia Zengerle</p> <p>HACKENSACK, New Jersey (Reuters) - President Barack Obama threw himself into the role of "campaigner in chief" on Wednesday, making appeals for ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/21/senator-urges-obama-dont-start-enemies-list/" title="Full Article: Senator sees Obama making Nixon mistake"> Senator sees Obama making Nixon mistake</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Thomas Ferraro</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. Senate Republican invoked the memory of the scandal-marred Nixon administration on Wednesday to urge U ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/21/poland-ready-to-take-part-in-obama-shield-plan-pm/" title="Full Article: Poland ready to take part in Obama shield plan: PM"> Poland ready to take part in Obama shield plan: PM</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland is ready to take part in the alternative missile defense plan unveiled by President Barack Obama last month, Prime Minister Donald ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/21/biden-reassures-poles-on-security/" title="Full Article: Poland ready to take part in Obama missile defense"> Poland ready to take part in Obama missile defense</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Gareth Jones</p> <p>WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland stands ready to take part in a revamped missile defense system unveiled by Washington last month, Polish Prime ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 20, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/21/obama-scolds-wall-street-over-reforms-lending/" title="Full Article: Obama scolds Wall Street over reforms, lending"> Obama scolds Wall Street over reforms, lending</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama chastised Wall Street firms on Tuesday for resisting tighter regulations of their industry and said ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 20, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/20/obama-to-increase-credit-to-small-businesses/" title="Full Article: Obama to increase credit to small businesses"> Obama to increase credit to small businesses</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will announce a package of initiatives on Wednesday to increase credit to small businesses, an administration official said on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 19, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/19/obama-unveils-new-sudan-strategy/" title="Full Article: Obama unveils new Sudan strategy"> Obama unveils new Sudan strategy</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday unveiled a new strategy toward Sudan, offering incentives if the Khartoum government worked toward peace ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, October 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/18/big-wall-street-bonuses-offensive-obama-aide/" title="Full Article: Big Wall Street bonuses "offensive": Obama aide"> Big Wall Street bonuses "offensive": Obama aide</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top White House aide lashed out on Sunday at Wall Street firms that are handing out huge bonuses ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, October 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/18/us-japan-ties-get-early-test-ahead-of-obama-visit/" title="Full Article: U.S.-Japan ties get early test ahead of Obama visit"> U.S.-Japan ties get early test ahead of Obama visit</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Phil Stewart</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A trip by the U.S. defense secretary to Tokyo this week will offer an early test of ties ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 17, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/17/obama-lashes-out-against-dishonest-insurers/" title="Full Article: Health insurers "deceptive and dishonest": Obama"> Health insurers "deceptive and dishonest": Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Patricia Zengerle</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama lashed out on Saturday against the "deceptive and dishonest" efforts of health insurance companies ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/16/obama-urging-service-says-government-cant-do-it-al/" title="Full Article: Obama, urging service, says government can't do it all"> Obama, urging service, says government can't do it all</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Reuters) - President Barack Obama joined former President George H.W. Bush on Friday in issuing a renewed call ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/without-fanfare-obama-signs-pakistan-aid-bill/" title="Full Article: Without fanfare, Obama signs Pakistan aid bill"> Without fanfare, Obama signs Pakistan aid bill</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Steve Holland</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama quietly signed a $7.5 billion aid bill for Pakistan on Thursday that drew ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/obama-wins-first-financial-reform-victory-in-month/" title="Full Article: Obama "too big to fail" plan blasted in Congress"> Obama "too big to fail" plan blasted in Congress</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Kevin Drawbaugh</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration's new proposal for tackling financial risk in the U.S. economy, unveiled just two days ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/in-new-orleans-obama-fires-back-at-critics/" title="Full Article: Michelle Obama to appear on "Jay Leno Show""> Michelle Obama to appear on "Jay Leno Show"</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC said Monday that Michelle Obama will appear Friday on "The Jay Leno Show" in a brief comedy bit.</p> <p>Via satellite ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/eu-korea-trade-deal-puts-pressure-on-obama-to-act/" title="Full Article: EU-Korea trade deal puts pressure on Obama to act"> EU-Korea trade deal puts pressure on Obama to act</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Doug Palmer</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faced increased pressure on Thursday to win approval of a free trade deal with South Korea ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/otc-derivatives-rules-backed-by-congress-panel/" title="Full Article: Obama wins first financial reform victory in months"> Obama wins first financial reform victory in months</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Kevin Drawbaugh and Charles Abbott</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration scored its first financial regulation reform victory in months on Thursday when a ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/obama-to-sign-pakistan-aid-bill/" title="Full Article: Obama to sign Pakistan aid bill"> Obama to sign Pakistan aid bill</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama signed legislation on Thursday that triples non-military aid to Pakistan to about $7.5 billion over the next five ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/some-on-nobel-peace-panel-reluctant-on-obama-repor/" title="Full Article: Some on Nobel Peace panel reluctant on Obama: report"> Some on Nobel Peace panel reluctant on Obama: report</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>OSLO (Reuters) - Most members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee initially argued against awarding the 2009 Peace Prize to President Barack Obama before agreeing to ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/nato-mulls-afghan-troops-decision-hinges-on-obama/" title="Full Article: NATO mulls Afghan troops, decision hinges on Obama"> NATO mulls Afghan troops, decision hinges on Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By David Brunnstrom</p> <p>KABUL (Reuters) - NATO's top defense officials will examine proposals Saturday for a big troop surge to contain Afghanistan's escalating ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/15/obama-to-survey-new-orleans-recovery-effort/" title="Full Article: Obama vows he won't repeat Katrina mistakes"> Obama vows he won't repeat Katrina mistakes</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Barack Obama sought to reassure frustrated New Orleans residents of his commitment to their recovery on Thursday on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/14/beckham-cameo-draws-comparisons-with-obama/" title="Full Article: Beckham cameo draws comparisons with Obama"> Beckham cameo draws comparisons with Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Martyn Herman</p> <p>LONDON (Reuters) - Fabio Capello described David Beckham's man-of-the-match award as like American president Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize after ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/14/obama-asks-congress-to-back-new-payments-to-elderl/" title="Full Article: Obama asks Congress to back new payments to elderly"> Obama asks Congress to back new payments to elderly</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By David Alexander</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed another $13 billion in spending next year -- or $250 per person -- to help ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/14/obama-says-to-explore-all-avenues-on-job-creation/" title="Full Article: Obama says to explore all avenues on job creation"> Obama says to explore all avenues on job creation</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Wednesday to look at all options to spur job growth and revive the U.S ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/14/fayyad-to-obama-tell-israel-no-mickey-mouse-state/" title="Full Article: Fayyad to Obama: Tell Israel no Mickey Mouse state"> Fayyad to Obama: Tell Israel no Mickey Mouse state</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Douglas Hamilton</p> <p>RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinians will not be pushed into accepting the "Mickey Mouse" state which Israel has in mind for ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 12, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/12/obamas-climate-change-hopes-get-a-boost/" title="Full Article: Obama's climate-change hopes get a boost"> Obama's climate-change hopes get a boost</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Louis Charbonneau and Gerard Wynn</p> <p>UNITED NATIONS/LONDON (Reuters) - Official Washington sounded more upbeat on Monday than it has for weeks in sizing ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 12, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/12/slow-demand-to-limit-growth-summers/" title="Full Article: Summers: Obama policies averted economic "abyss""> Summers: Obama policies averted economic "abyss"</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Patricia Zengerle</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has helped pull the U.S. economy back from the "abyss" with aggressive efforts to spur ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 12, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/12/obama-aide-defends-stimulus-package/" title="Full Article: Summers: Obama policies averted economic "abyss""> Summers: Obama policies averted economic "abyss"</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Patricia Zengerle</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has helped pull the U.S. economy back from the "abyss" with aggressive efforts to spur ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 12, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/12/immigrant-activists-keep-heat-obama/" title="Full Article: Immigrant activists keep heat on Obama"> Immigrant activists keep heat on Obama</a></h2> <p>MILWAUKEE (WRN) Immigrant rights activists are hoping to put President Obama back on track. That’s after dialogue surrounding the undocumented was derailed during ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, October 11, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/11/senator-obama-should-get-pentagon-support-on-gays/" title="Full Article: Senator: Obama should get Pentagon support on gays"> Senator: Obama should get Pentagon support on gays</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Thomas Ferraro</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leading U.S. Senate Democrat said on Sunday he expects President Barack Obama to keep a renewed vow ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, October 11, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/11/chavez-says-obama-did-nothing-to-deserve-nobel/" title="Full Article: Chavez says Obama did "nothing" to deserve Nobel"> Chavez says Obama did "nothing" to deserve Nobel</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's socialist leader Hugo Chavez said on Sunday that U.S. President Barack Obama had done nothing beyond wishful thinking to ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/11/obama-vows-to-end-restrictions-on-gays-in-military/" title="Full Article: Obama vows to end restrictions on gays in military"> Obama vows to end restrictions on gays in military</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan and Nancy Waitz</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, speaking on the eve of a major gay-rights march, told gay supporters on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/10/fidel-castro-lauds-nobel-prize-for-obama/" title="Full Article: Fidel Castro lauds Nobel prize for Obama"> Fidel Castro lauds Nobel prize for Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>HAVANA (Reuters) - Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro lauded the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Barack Obama, saying on Saturday ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/09/obama-lawyer-says-no-position-on-bush-era-wiretaps/" title="Full Article: Obama lawyer says no position on Bush-era wiretaps"> Obama lawyer says no position on Bush-era wiretaps</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Christine Kearney</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lawyer for the Obama administration said on Friday it had no position on the legality of the ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/09/ny-mayoral-challenger-gets-lukewarm-obama-backing/" title="Full Article: NY mayoral challenger gets lukewarm Obama backing"> NY mayoral challenger gets lukewarm Obama backing</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - The long-shot Democratic challenger to Mayor Michael Bloomberg is scarcely a household name to many New Yorkers, and his campaign got ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/09/obama-pushes-consumer-financial-protection-agency/" title="Full Article: Obama pushes consumer financial protection agency"> Obama pushes consumer financial protection agency</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promoted his plans for a new consumer financial protection agency on Friday by saying it would prevent banks from ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/09/obama-humbled-to-win-nobel-peace-prize-official/" title="Full Article: Obama "humbled" to win Nobel Peace Prize: official"> Obama "humbled" to win Nobel Peace Prize: official</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama felt humbled to have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, a senior administration official said ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/09/obama-gets-no-nobel-wake-up-call/" title="Full Article: Obama gets no Nobel wake-up call"> Obama gets no Nobel wake-up call</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>OSLO (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama did not get the customary phone call from the Norwegian Nobel Committee to tell him he had ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/09/obama-wins-nobel-peace-prize/" title="Full Article: Obama says Nobel Peace Prize is "call to action""> Obama says Nobel Peace Prize is "call to action"</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick and Wojciech Moskwa</p> <p>WASHINGTON/OSLO (Reuters) - Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision that honored ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 08, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/08/dalai-lama-shrugs-off-apparent-snub-by-obama/" title="Full Article: Dalai Lama shrugs off apparent snub by Obama"> Dalai Lama shrugs off apparent snub by Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled religious leader, on Thursday shrugged off an apparent snub by President Barack Obama, saying he was ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 08, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/08/republicans-attack-obama-on-us-dollar/" title="Full Article: Republicans attack Obama on U.S. dollar"> Republicans attack Obama on U.S. dollar</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Tabassum Zakaria</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leading Republicans echoed Sarah Palin on Thursday in attacking President Barack Obama over the weakness of the U.S ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 08, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/08/republicans-urge-obama-to-roll-back-buy-american/" title="Full Article: Republicans urge Obama to roll back "Buy American""> Republicans urge Obama to roll back "Buy American"</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Doug Palmer</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans urged President Barack Obama on Thursday to roll back "Buy American" provisions of this year's economic stimulus ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 08, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/08/amazon-fpl-eastman-kraft-ceos-meeting-with-obama/" title="Full Article: Amazon, FPL, Eastman, Kraft CEOs meeting with Obama"> Amazon, FPL, Eastman, Kraft CEOs meeting with Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chief executives of Amazon.com Inc, FPL Group, Eastman Kodak and Kraft Foods are among business leaders attending a lunch meeting ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 07, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/07/obama-lawmakers-discuss-safety-net-job-creation/" title="Full Article: Obama, lawmakers discuss safety net, job creation"> Obama, lawmakers discuss safety net, job creation</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama discussed with top lawmakers on Wednesday the possibility of extending social safety net programs that are close to expiring ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 07, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/07/obama-receives-request-for-troops-in-afghanistan/" title="Full Article: Obama receives request for troops in Afghanistan"> Obama receives request for troops in Afghanistan</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has received a request by the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan for additional troops, and the ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 07, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/07/democratic-leaders-to-meet-obama-on-economy/" title="Full Article: Obama, lawmakers weigh new steps to spur economy"> Obama, lawmakers weigh new steps to spur economy</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Thomas Ferraro and Caren Bohan</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Wednesday with the two top Democrats in Congress to discuss ways ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 07, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/07/reid-pelosi-to-meet-obama-on-aiding-economy/" title="Full Article: Reid, Pelosi to meet Obama on aiding economy"> Reid, Pelosi to meet Obama on aiding economy</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The two top Democrats in the U.S. Congress plan to meet with President Barack Obama at the White House on Wednesday ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 06, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/07/obama-urges-iraqis-to-adopt-election-law-soon/" title="Full Article: Obama urges Iraqis to adopt election law soon"> Obama urges Iraqis to adopt election law soon</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged Iraqis to adopt an election law that would enable the country's national polls to take ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 06, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/06/us-groups-eye-second-obama-decision-on-china-yuan/" title="Full Article: U.S. groups eye second Obama decision on China yuan"> U.S. groups eye second Obama decision on China yuan</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Doug Palmer</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. labor and manufacturing groups urged President Barack Obama on Tuesday to live up to his campaign rhetoric ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 06, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/06/obama-vows-relentless-us-pursuit-of-al-qaeda/" title="Full Article: Obama vows "relentless" U.S. pursuit of al Qaeda"> Obama vows "relentless" U.S. pursuit of al Qaeda</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>MCLEAN, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed the United States would keep relentless pressure on al Qaeda and ensure extremist networks, which ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 05, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/05/obama-breaks-precedent-by-not-meeting-dalai-lama/" title="Full Article: Dalai Lama set aside by Obama, honored at U.S. Capitol"> Dalai Lama set aside by Obama, honored at U.S. Capitol</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Thomas Ferraro</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled religious leader -- brushed aside by U.S. President Barack Obama in favor of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 05, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/05/obama-orders-us-agencies-to-reduce-co2-emissions/" title="Full Article: Obama orders federal government to cut emissions"> Obama orders federal government to cut emissions</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama ordered federal agencies on Monday to set a goal within 90 days for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions by ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/02/obama-disappointed-over-olympics-loss-white-house/" title="Full Article: Obama disappointed over Olympics loss: White House"> Obama disappointed over Olympics loss: White House</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama was "disappointed" Chicago failed to win its bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/02/obama-unlikely-to-sign-climate-bill-ahead-un-meet/" title="Full Article: Obama unlikely to sign climate bill ahead U.N. meet"> Obama unlikely to sign climate bill ahead U.N. meet</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Timothy Gardner</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is unlikely to sign climate legislation ahead of a U.N. global warming meeting ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/02/obama-aide-summers-says-jobs-rebound-may-take-mont/" title="Full Article: Obama aide Summers says jobs rebound may take months"> Obama aide Summers says jobs rebound may take months</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of President Barack Obama's top economic advisors said on Friday it would likely be several months before the weak U ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/02/white-house-olympics-vote-not-repudiation-of-obama/" title="Full Article: White House: Olympics vote not repudiation of Obama"> White House: Olympics vote not repudiation of Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House voiced disappointment on Friday at Chicago's elimination from voting for the 2016 Olympics and denied it was a ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/02/obama-administration-defense-butlers-judgeship-nom/" title="Full Article: Obama administration defends Butler's judgeship nomination"> Obama administration defends Butler's judgeship nomination</a></h2> <p>WASHINGTON (WSAU) President Obama is defending his nomination of former State Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler to a federal judgeship. That’s after some ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/02/obama-us-troop-chief-meet-on-air-force-one/" title="Full Article: Obama, U.S. Afghan commander meet in Copenhagen"> Obama, U.S. Afghan commander meet in Copenhagen</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Jeff Mason</p> <p>COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The top commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan on Friday met President Barack Obama for the ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/02/obama-arrives-at-ioc-to-promote-chicago-bid/" title="Full Article: Obama arrives at IOC to promote Chicago bid"> Obama arrives at IOC to promote Chicago bid</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By John Acher</p> <p>COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived on Friday at a meeting of the International Olympic Committee in the Danish ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 01, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/obama-bans-government-workers-from-texting-while-d/" title="Full Article: Obama bans government workers from texting while driving"> Obama bans government workers from texting while driving</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday signed an order banning federal workers from text messaging while driving on official business or ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 01, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/obama-uses-personal-touch-as-chicago-bids-to-woo-i/" title="Full Article: Obama uses personal touch as Chicago bids to woo IOC"> Obama uses personal touch as Chicago bids to woo IOC</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is trying to woo International Olympic Committee (IOC) members and is poised to make phone calls on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 01, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/obamas-hometown-orchestra-a-hit-on-europe-tour/" title="Full Article: Obama's "hometown" orchestra a hit on Europe tour"> Obama's "hometown" orchestra a hit on Europe tour</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Michael Roddy</p> <p>LONDON (Reuters) - While it doesn't have the diplomatic clout of the city's favorite son Barack Obama, the Chicago Symphony ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 01, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/rio-tells-obama-and-olympics-rivals-yes-we-can/" title="Full Article: Rio tells Obama and rivals: "Yes we can""> Rio tells Obama and rivals: "Yes we can"</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Karolos Grohmann</p> <p>COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Brazil's president took a leaf out of Barack Obama's electioneering manual to cast aside any lingering doubts ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/obama-hears-opinions-on-new-strategy-in-afghanista/" title="Full Article: Obama, advisers have "robust" Afghan talks: White House"> Obama, advisers have "robust" Afghan talks: White House</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama had a "robust conversation" on Friday with his top advisers about the political and security challenges in ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/obama-to-take-weeks-to-study-afghanistan-strategy/" title="Full Article: Obama to take weeks to study Afghanistan strategy"> Obama to take weeks to study Afghanistan strategy</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will take several weeks to review U.S. strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan, the White House said on Wednesday ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/30/michelle-obama-says-she-has-much-work-to-do-for-ch/" title="Full Article: Michelle Obama says she has much work to do for Chicago"> Michelle Obama says she has much work to do for Chicago</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Karolos Grohmann</p> <p>COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - American First Lady Michelle Obama said on Wednesday she was "excited" to be in the Danish capital and was ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/30/obama-to-announce-5-billion-for-new-healthcare-job/" title="Full Article: Obama: Firms nervous that health reform may pass"> Obama: Firms nervous that health reform may pass</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday that the drop in the health insurance stocks this week was a sign ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/29/despite-suspicions-obama-urges-better-russia-ties/" title="Full Article: Despite suspicions, Obama urges better Russia ties"> Despite suspicions, Obama urges better Russia ties</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Jeff Mason</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama called for better ties between NATO and Russia on Tuesday and said the two ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/29/obama-to-fight-for-consumer-agency-white-house/" title="Full Article: Obama to fight for consumer agency: White House"> Obama to fight for consumer agency: White House</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will fight to ensure that an agency to protect consumers from risky financial products is part of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/29/michelle-obama-to-promote-gardening-on-sesame-stre/" title="Full Article: Michelle Obama to promote gardening on "Sesame Street""> Michelle Obama to promote gardening on "Sesame Street"</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is to kick off the 40th anniversary season of the children's TV show "Sesame ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/29/first-ladys-powers-of-persuasion-key-to-obama-fact/" title="Full Article: First Lady's powers of persuasion key to Obama factor"> First Lady's powers of persuasion key to Obama factor</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Kevin Fylan</p> <p>COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The first lady's powers of persuasion will be as important as the president's charisma if the Obama ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/29/nato-head-tells-obama-allies-will-stay-in-afghanis/" title="Full Article: NATO head tells Obama allies will stay in Afghanistan"> NATO head tells Obama allies will stay in Afghanistan</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen assured U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday the alliance would remain in Afghanistan as long as ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/29/obama-factor-looms-large-as-lobbying-for-2016-olym/" title="Full Article: Rio wins 2016 Games as IOC rebuffs Obama"> Rio wins 2016 Games as IOC rebuffs Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Paul Radford and Stuart Grudgings</p> <p>COPENHAGEN/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro won a resounding vote on Friday to stage the first ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/28/cuba-obama-has-not-met-policy-change-promises/" title="Full Article: Cuba: Obama has not met policy change promises"> Cuba: Obama has not met policy change promises</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has not fulfilled his promises to change U.S. foreign policy and may not be fully in control ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/28/obama-team-clears-75-at-guantanamo-for-release/" title="Full Article: Obama team clears 75 at Guantanamo for release"> Obama team clears 75 at Guantanamo for release</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Jane Sutton</p> <p>MIAMI (Reuters) - An Obama administration task force has so far cleared 75 of the remaining 223 Guantanamo prisoners for release as ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/28/chicagoans-divided-on-obamas-trip-to-win-2016-game/" title="Full Article: Chicagoans divided on Obama's trip to win 2016 Games"> Chicagoans divided on Obama's trip to win 2016 Games</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Andrew Stern</p> <p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision to personally lobby for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Olympics was greeted with ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/28/heavy-lifting-ahead-for-obama-on-diplomatic-agenda/" title="Full Article: Heavy lifting ahead for Obama on diplomatic agenda"> Heavy lifting ahead for Obama on diplomatic agenda</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After his efforts at diplomacy on the international stage last week, President Barack Obama faces some particularly daunting foreign ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/28/obama-to-fly-to-copenhagen-to-support-chicago-2016/" title="Full Article: Obama to fly to Copenhagen to support Chicago"> Obama to fly to Copenhagen to support Chicago</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Paul Radford</p> <p>COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will fly to Copenhagen on Friday to support Chicago's bid to stage the 2016 Summer ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, September 26, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/26/mcchrystal-submits-afghanistan-troops-request/" title="Full Article: NATO chief assures Obama on Afghan war support"> NATO chief assures Obama on Afghan war support</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NATO's chief assured President Barack Obama on Tuesday of the alliance's commitment to the Afghan war as ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 25, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/26/lula-and-obama-compete-for-olympic-host-pick/" title="Full Article: Lula and Obama compete for Olympic host pick"> Lula and Obama compete for Olympic host pick</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Walter Brandimarte</p> <p>PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - A sporting duel between U.S. President Barack Obama and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heated ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 25, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/25/western-leaders-warn-iran-over-nuclear-site/" title="Full Article: Obama accuses Iran of evasion before Geneva talks"> Obama accuses Iran of evasion before Geneva talks</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan and Hossein Jaseb</p> <p>WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Saturday the discovery of a secret nuclear plant ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 25, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/25/us-uk-france-accuse-iran-of-covert-nuclear-plant/" title="Full Article: Obama accuses Iran of building secret nuclear plant"> Obama accuses Iran of building secret nuclear plant</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick and Mark Heinrich</p> <p>PITTSBURGH/VIENNA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and other Western leaders accused Iran on Friday of building ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 24, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/24/schwarzenegger-ready-to-work-for-obama-go-green/" title="Full Article: Schwarzenegger: ready to work for Obama, go green"> Schwarzenegger: ready to work for Obama, go green</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Peter Henderson</p> <p>SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is ready to put his star power to work for President Barack Obama on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 24, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/24/obama-keeps-everyone-guessing-on-olympic-trip/" title="Full Article: Obama keeps everyone guessing on Olympic trip"> Obama keeps everyone guessing on Olympic trip</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House advance team in Copenhagen this week is fueling speculation that President Barack Obama may travel there to make a ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 24, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/24/obama-next-year-critical-for-nuclear-disarmament/" title="Full Article: Obama: next year critical for nuclear disarmament"> Obama: next year critical for nuclear disarmament</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the next year will be critical for ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 23, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/24/obama-wont-change-terror-detention-system-report/" title="Full Article: Obama won't change terror detention system: report"> Obama won't change terror detention system: report</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has decided not to seek legislation to establish a new detention system to hold foreign terrorism suspects, The Washington ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 23, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/23/doubts-loom-large-after-obamas-mideast-summit/" title="Full Article: Doubts loom large after Obama's Mideast summit"> Doubts loom large after Obama's Mideast summit</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Alastair Macdonald</p> <p>JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's brief Middle East summit looked like a victory of sorts to many Israelis ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 23, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/23/obama-star-power-faces-new-test-at-un-meeting/" title="Full Article: U.N. calls for nuclear disarmament, Obama presides"> U.N. calls for nuclear disarmament, Obama presides</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Louis Charbonneau and Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council, at a summit chaired by U.S. President Barack Obama ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/23/obama-tries-to-smooth-over-trade-spat-with-china/" title="Full Article: Obama tries to smooth over trade spat with China"> Obama tries to smooth over trade spat with China</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised China's President Hu Jintao on Tuesday that the United States would stay committed ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/22/obama-set-to-unveil-plan-on-global-food-security/" title="Full Article: Obama set to unveil plan on global food security"> Obama set to unveil plan on global food security</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Christopher Doering</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will unveil its long-awaited global food security plan during the next few days with the United ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/22/obama-urges-restart-of-mideast-negotiations/" title="Full Article: Obama urges restart of Mideast negotiations"> Obama urges restart of Mideast negotiations</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama, making his most direct foray into Middle East diplomacy, on Tuesday called Israelis and Palestinians to ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/22/pentagon-delays-afghan-troop-request-report/" title="Full Article: Obama reviews options in Afghanistan"> Obama reviews options in Afghanistan</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Adam Entous</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has delayed a decision on sending more troops to Afghanistan because of doubts about ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/22/hopes-low-for-obama-led-mideast-summit-in-new-york/" title="Full Article: Obama issues stern challenge on Mideast peace"> Obama issues stern challenge on Mideast peace</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick and Jeffrey Heller</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - An impatient U.S. President Barack Obama scolded Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Tuesday for ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/21/us-charges-obama-fund-raiser-in-290-million-fraud/" title="Full Article: U.S. charges Obama fund-raiser in $290 million fraud"> U.S. charges Obama fund-raiser in $290 million fraud</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Grant McCool</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hassan Nemazee, a fund-raiser for Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and other Democrats, has been indicted for defrauding Bank ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/21/obama-pushes-economic-message-ahead-of-big-summits/" title="Full Article: Obama pushes economic message before big summits"> Obama pushes economic message before big summits</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's multi-tasking abilities will be tested this week as he juggles war, diplomacy and finance ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/21/obama-lashes-out-at-us-banks-over-student-loans/" title="Full Article: Obama lashes out at banks over student loans"> Obama lashes out at banks over student loans</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>TROY, New York (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday criticized the largest U.S. banks for their efforts to thwart legislation that would overhaul ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/21/netanyahu-to-defend-settlements-at-obama-summit/" title="Full Article: Israel, Palestinians dig in before Obama summit"> Israel, Palestinians dig in before Obama summit</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Alastair Macdonald</p> <p>JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel and the Palestinians traded blame on Monday for blocking U.S. efforts to revive peace negotiations and President ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, September 20, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/20/obama-faces-leadership-test-at-un-g20/" title="Full Article: Obama to world: U.S. can't fix it all alone"> Obama to world: U.S. can't fix it all alone</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick and Caren Bohan</p> <p>UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed world leaders on Wednesday to help confront challenges ranging from the ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, September 20, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/20/obama-cites-economic-growth-but-not-enough-new-job/" title="Full Article: Obama to focus on innovation in New York speech"> Obama to focus on innovation in New York speech</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama travels to New York on Monday to promote his strategy to improve the U.S. economy by spending on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, September 20, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/20/abbas-to-meet-obama-netanyahu-but-wont-negotiate/" title="Full Article: Abbas to meet Obama, Netanyahu, but won't negotiate"> Abbas to meet Obama, Netanyahu, but won't negotiate</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Alastair Macdonald</p> <p>JERUSALEM (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's summit this week with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders does not signal a full re-launch ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, September 19, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/19/taliban-leader-mullah-omar-takes-aim-at-obama/" title="Full Article: Taliban leader Mullah Omar takes aim at Obama"> Taliban leader Mullah Omar takes aim at Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Peter Graff</p> <p>KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar issued a statement Saturday telling people of the West not to listen to U ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, September 19, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/19/obama-seeks-to-reassure-g20-on-financial-reforms/" title="Full Article: Obama seeks to reassure G20 on financial reforms"> Obama seeks to reassure G20 on financial reforms</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack, vowed on Saturday to work with fellow G20 leaders next week to close gaps in financial regulations ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/19/obama-race-not-overriding-issue-in-criticism/" title="Full Article: Obama says race not "overriding issue" in criticism"> Obama says race not "overriding issue" in criticism</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday some of the opposition he faced was because of his race but denied ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/18/ex-cia-chiefs-urge-obama-to-drop-abuse-investigati/" title="Full Article: Ex-CIA chiefs urge Obama to drop abuse investigation"> Ex-CIA chiefs urge Obama to drop abuse investigation</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Jeremy Pelofsky</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Seven former heads of the CIA urged President Barack Obama on Friday to end the probe into allegations of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/18/obama-admin-dismiss-gay-couple-benefits-lawsuit/" title="Full Article: Obama admin: dismiss gay couple benefits lawsuit"> Obama admin: dismiss gay couple benefits lawsuit</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Jeremy Pelofsky</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Friday urged a U.S. court to dismiss a lawsuit by gay married couples from ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/18/obama-to-stress-climate-change-problem-is-shared/" title="Full Article: Obama to stress climate change problem is shared"> Obama to stress climate change problem is shared</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will stress at the U.N. climate change summit that the climate change problem is shared and ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/18/obama-to-meet-china-russia-japan-leaders-at-un/" title="Full Article: Obama to meet China, Russia, Japan leaders at U.N."> Obama to meet China, Russia, Japan leaders at U.N.</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama during the ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/17/obama-to-reassure-g20-on-wall-street-reform-aide/" title="Full Article: Obama to reassure G20 on Wall Street reform"> Obama to reassure G20 on Wall Street reform</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will pledge U.S. action on financial regulatory reform at the Group of 20 summit in ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/16/wauwatosa-school-superintendent-regrets-banning-li/" title="Full Article: Wauwatosa School Superintendent regrets banning live Obama speech"> Wauwatosa School Superintendent regrets banning live Obama speech</a></h2> <p>WAUWATOSA, Wis (WSAU) A suburban Milwaukee school superintendent now regrets banning a live broadcast of President Obama’s speech to the nation’s students ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/16/obama-disagrees-with-jimmy-carter-on-race-issue/" title="Full Article: Obama disagrees with Jimmy Carter on race issue"> Obama disagrees with Jimmy Carter on race issue</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Steve Holland</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's spokesman publicly disagreed with former President Jimmy Carter on Wednesday over Carter's contention that ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/16/obama-sets-afghanistan-pakistan-objectives-documen/" title="Full Article: Obama sets Afghan, Pakistan goals, waits on troops"> Obama sets Afghan, Pakistan goals, waits on troops</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Susan Cornwell and Adam Entous</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he would not make a swift decision on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/16/obama-harper-seek-to-ease-us-canada-trade-tension/" title="Full Article: Obama, Harper seek to ease US-Canada trade tension"> Obama, Harper seek to ease US-Canada trade tension</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Randall Palmer and Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama assured Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday he wanted to ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/16/cuba-chides-obama-over-us-trade-embargo/" title="Full Article: Cuba chides Obama over U.S. trade embargo"> Cuba chides Obama over U.S. trade embargo</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Nelson Acosta</p> <p>HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba chided U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday for not doing more to end the long-standing U.S ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/16/obama-no-immediate-decision-on-troops-for-afghanis/" title="Full Article: Obama: no immediate decision on troops for Afghanistan"> Obama: no immediate decision on troops for Afghanistan</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that an immediate decision on additional resources for Afghanistan was not pending, adding that ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/16/obama-says-signs-of-stability-in-global-economy/" title="Full Article: Obama says signs of stability in global economy"> Obama says signs of stability in global economy</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday the global economy was not out of the woods yet but there were signs ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/15/west-apologizes-to-swift-obama-weighs-in-on-furor/" title="Full Article: West apologizes to Swift, Obama weighs in on furor"> West apologizes to Swift, Obama weighs in on furor</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Alex Dobuzinskis</p> <p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rap star Kanye West personally apologized on Tuesday to country teen star Taylor Swift after a two-day furor ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/15/obama-tells-autoworkers-us-economy-on-the-mend/" title="Full Article: Obama tells workers U.S. economy is on the mend"> Obama tells workers U.S. economy is on the mend</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Patricia Zengerle</p> <p>LORDSTOWN, Ohio (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised struggling autoworkers on Tuesday he was committed to rebuilding a thriving U.S. auto ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/15/obama-to-appear-on-letterman-tv-show-monday/" title="Full Article: Obama to appear on Letterman TV show Monday"> Obama to appear on Letterman TV show Monday</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will appear on comedian David Letterman's late-night talk show next week, the CBS network said on Tuesday ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/15/obama-trade-policies-threaten-585800-us-jobs-study/" title="Full Article: U.S. business prods Obama on trade with jobs study"> U.S. business prods Obama on trade with jobs study</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Doug Palmer</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States risks losing more than 500,000 jobs unless President Barack Obama steps up effort to pass ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/15/democrats-to-condemn-us-lawmaker-who-heckled-obama/" title="Full Article: Democrats to condemn U.S. lawmaker who heckled Obama"> Democrats to condemn U.S. lawmaker who heckled Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Thomas Ferraro</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to condemn the Republican who yelled "You lie!" at ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/14/obama-names-imf-official-to-us-treasury-post/" title="Full Article: Obama names IMF official to U.S. Treasury post"> Obama names IMF official to U.S. Treasury post</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday named International Monetary Fund deputy research director Charles Collyns as the U.S. Treasury's new assistant ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/14/harper-obama-seen-pushing-for-continued-stimulus/" title="Full Article: Harper, Obama seen pushing for continued stimulus"> Harper, Obama seen pushing for continued stimulus</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Randall Palmer</p> <p>OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama will likely stress the need to keep economic ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/14/obama-move-on-china-tires-could-spur-more-requests/" title="Full Article: Obama move on China tires could spur more requests"> Obama move on China tires could spur more requests</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Doug Palmer</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision to restrict tire imports from China after union workers complained of a surge could ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, September 13, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/14/obama-to-discuss-unwinding-of-bank-industry-help/" title="Full Article: Obama to discuss unwinding of bank industry help"> Obama to discuss unwinding of bank industry help</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will discuss the winding down of the government's involvement in the financial sector in a wide-ranging speech on ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, September 13, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/13/lawmaker-wont-apologize-to-obama-in-congress/" title="Full Article: Lawmaker won't apologize to Obama in Congress"> Lawmaker won't apologize to Obama in Congress</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South Carolina Republican Representative Joe Wilson, who faces possible censure in the U.S. House of Representatives for shouting "You lie!" during ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, September 12, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/13/obama-to-change-policy-on-detainees-at-afghan-base/" title="Full Article: Obama to change policy on detainees at Afghan base: report"> Obama to change policy on detainees at Afghan base: report</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Obama administration plans to issue new guidelines meant to provide prisoners at a U.S. detention center in Afghanistan greater ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, September 12, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/12/obama-makes-healthcare-pitch-to-the-insured/" title="Full Article: Obama warns against scare tactics over healthcare"> Obama warns against scare tactics over healthcare</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matt Spetalnick</p> <p>MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned Americans on Saturday not to be tricked by "scare tactics" he accused his opponents of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 11, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/12/us-to-restrict-tire-imports-from-china/" title="Full Article: Obama slaps duties on tire imports from China"> Obama slaps duties on tire imports from China</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Doug Palmer</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama slapped steep additional duties on tire imports from China on Friday in a move ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 11, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/11/obama-launches-push-for-financial-regulatory-refor/" title="Full Article: Obama to Wall Street: Get behind regulatory reform"> Obama to Wall Street: Get behind regulatory reform</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Caren Bohan</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned financial firms on Monday to heed the lessons of Lehman Brothers' collapse a year ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 11, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/11/obama-says-us-must-renew-fight-against-al-qaeda/" title="Full Article: Obama says U.S. must renew fight against al Qaeda"> Obama says U.S. must renew fight against al Qaeda</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Ross Colvin</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to rally Americans behind the war in Afghanistan on the eighth anniversary of the September ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 11, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/11/obama-speech-to-focus-on-need-for-regulatory-refor/" title="Full Article: Obama to urge financial regulatory reform"> Obama to urge financial regulatory reform</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Deborah Charles</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's speech in New York on Monday will focus on financial reforms and the need to ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 11, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/11/kohl-meets-obama-health-care-reform/" title="Full Article: Kohl meets with Obama on health care reform"> Kohl meets with Obama on health care reform</a></h2> <p>UNDATED (WSAU) Wisconsin’s Herb Kohl was among a small group of moderate Senate Democrats who met with President Obama yesterday on health care ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/11/obama-keeps-chicago-2016-bid-team-guessing/" title="Full Article: Michelle Obama to urge IOC to pick Chicago for 2016"> Michelle Obama to urge IOC to pick Chicago for 2016</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Deborah Charles</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is sending his wife Michelle to Copenhagen next month to urge Olympics organizers to ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/11/boost-seen-for-dems-student-loan-plan-house-vote-n/" title="Full Article: Obama student loan plan may save more money"> Obama student loan plan may save more money</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Kevin Drawbaugh</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congressional Budget Office said on Friday that a student loan reform plan backed by Sallie Mae and other ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/obama-to-give-speech-on-financial-crisis-monday/" title="Full Article: Obama to give speech on financial crisis Monday"> Obama to give speech on financial crisis Monday</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will give a speech about the financial crisis on Monday, marking the anniversary of the collapse of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/obamas-health-reform-speech-galvanizes-opponents/" title="Full Article: Obama's health reform speech galvanizes opponents"> Obama's health reform speech galvanizes opponents</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Matthew Bigg</p> <p>ATLANTA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's speech to Congress on healthcare reform has galvanized activists opposed to his proposals ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/obama-disappointed-in-release-of-lockerbie-bomber/" title="Full Article: Obama disappointed in release of Lockerbie bomber"> Obama disappointed in release of Lockerbie bomber</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama expressed his disappointment to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Thursday at Scotland's release of a Libyan prisoner ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/obama-looks-for-new-momentum-on-healthcare/" title="Full Article: Obama, Baucus push U.S. healthcare reform"> Obama, Baucus push U.S. healthcare reform</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By John Whitesides</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pitched his U.S. healthcare reforms to college students on Thursday and Senate Democrats searched for ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/obama-changes-talking-points-on-uninsured/" title="Full Article: Obama changes talking points on uninsured"> Obama changes talking points on uninsured</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Steve Holland</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tucked into President Barack Obama's speech to the U.S. Congress was a new talking point -- that his ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/britains-brown-to-hold-phone-talks-with-obama/" title="Full Article: Britain's Brown to hold phone talks with Obama"> Britain's Brown to hold phone talks with Obama</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and U.S. President Barack Obama will speak on Thursday for the first time since Lockerbie bomber ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/obama-outlines-health-care-reform-goals-during-con/" title="Full Article: Obama outlines health care reform goals during Congressional address"> Obama outlines health care reform goals during Congressional address</a></h2> <p>(Washington, DC) -- The U.S. healthcare crisis has reached a "breaking point" and must be addressed now. So said President Obama during an address ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/reaction-obamas-healthcare-reform-speech/" title="Full Article: Reaction to Obama's healthcare reform speech"> Reaction to Obama's healthcare reform speech</a></h2> <p>UNDATED (WSAU) President Obama told Congress last night “the time for bickering is over” on health reform. But there was more of it than ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/video-president-obamas-healthcare-speech-congress/" title="Full Article: VIDEO: President Obama's Healthcare Speech to Congress"> VIDEO: President Obama's Healthcare Speech to Congress</a></h2> <p> <script type="text/javascript" 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fighting breast cancer will be in the audience tonight, when President Obama speaks to ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/09/bernankes-back-but-obama-can-still-shape-fed/" title="Full Article: Bernanke's back but Obama can still shape Fed"> Bernanke's back but Obama can still shape Fed</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Mark Felsenthal</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will be able to put his stamp on the Federal Reserve with appointments for perhaps as ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 08, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/08/obama-warns-teenagers-of-perils-of-facebook/" title="Full Article: Obama warns teens of perils of Facebook"> Obama warns teens of perils of Facebook</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned American teenagers on Tuesday of the dangers of putting too much personal information on Internet social networking sites ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 08, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/08/obama-mum-on-wall-street-bonuses-as-debate-rages/" title="Full Article: Obama mum on Wall Street bonuses as debate rages"> Obama mum on Wall Street bonuses as debate rages</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Steve Eder</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Early in his presidency, Barack Obama called big bonuses paid to bankers at the height of the financial ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 08, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/08/obama-boost-opens-door-for-nuclear-test-ban-pact/" title="Full Article: Obama boost opens door for nuclear test ban pact"> Obama boost opens door for nuclear test ban pact</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Sylvia Westall</p> <p>VIENNA (Reuters) - Backers of a global pact banning nuclear tests said on Tuesday they would seize on U.S. President Barack ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 07, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/07/obama-asks-students-to-set-school-year-goals/" title="Full Article: Obama asks students to set school-year goals"> Obama asks students to set school-year goals</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will challenge students to set goals "and to do everything you can to meet them" in a back-to-school speech ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 07, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/07/obama-says-time-is-now-for-healthcare-reform/" title="Full Article: Obama backs "public option" for health reform"> Obama backs "public option" for health reform</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>CINCINNATI, Ohio (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday that the "public option" of a federally run health care program should be part of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, September 06, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/07/obama-names-treasury-official-to-spur-manufacturin/" title="Full Article: Obama names Treasury official to spur manufacturing"> Obama names Treasury official to spur manufacturing</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> 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Barack Obama said on Friday his White House will release the names of most visitors to ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 04, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/04/us-china-climate-deal-likely-at-obama-visit-senato/" title="Full Article: U.S.-China climate deal likely at Obama visit: senator"> U.S.-China climate deal likely at Obama visit: senator</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States and China are likely to sign a new bilateral agreement to combat climate change during President Barack Obama's ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/03/ftc-may-pick-privacy-expert-obama-ally-sources/" title="Full Article: FTC may pick privacy expert, Obama ally: sources"> FTC may pick privacy expert, Obama ally: sources</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Diane Bartz</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A privacy and consumer protection expert in the North Carolina attorney general's office and an Hispanic ally of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/03/obama-picks-punke-to-be-us-ambassador-to-wto/" title="Full Article: Obama picks Punke to be U.S. ambassador to WTO"> Obama picks Punke to be U.S. ambassador to WTO</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama intends to nominate Michael Punke to be U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization, the White House said ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 03, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/03/obama-speech-to-be-clear-on-healthcare-priorities-/" title="Full Article: Obama to lay out specifics on healthcare: Biden"> Obama to lay out specifics on healthcare: Biden</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will lay out specifics of his proposed healthcare overhaul when he addresses Congress on Wednesday, Vice President Joe Biden ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/02/schwarzenegger-to-obama-cabinet-water-please/" title="Full Article: Schwarzenegger to Obama cabinet: Water... please!"> Schwarzenegger to Obama cabinet: Water... please!</a></h2> <p> </p> <p>By Peter Henderson</p> <p>SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has demanded that President Barack Obama's cabinet rethink federal policy that would divert ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/02/japans-hatoyama-tells-obama-us-japan-ties-key/" title="Full Article: Japan's Hatoyama tells Obama U.S.-Japan ties key"> Japan's Hatoyama tells Obama U.S.-Japan ties key</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Yoko Nishikawa</p> <p>TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's next leader, Yukio Hatoyama, told U.S. President Barack Obama in a telephone call that close relations ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/02/obama-to-spend-another-27-bln-to-fight-h1n1/" title="Full Article: Obama to spend another $2.7 bln to fight H1N1"> Obama to spend another $2.7 bln to fight H1N1</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will spend an additional $2.7 billion to buy swine flu drugs and vaccines, just days after White House ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/02/punke-seen-as-obama-choice-for-us-envoy-to-wto/" title="Full Article: Punke seen as Obama choice for U.S. envoy to WTO"> Punke seen as Obama choice for U.S. envoy to WTO</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Doug Palmer</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. trade official Michael Punke appears to be President Barack Obama's choice to be the next ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 02, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/02/obama-to-address-congress-on-september-9/" title="Full Article: Obama to address Congress on September 9"> Obama to address 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