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Obama Plans Afghan Address Next Week

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:04:16 -0800

President Obama is expected to announce his military strategy for Afghanistan in an address to the nation next Tuesday.

Afghan Decision on Dec. 1

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Pressure Builds Over Obama’s Afghanistan Plan

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:39 -0800

President Obama is facing criticism from Democrats over the war’s cost, the size of the U.S. commitment and the reliability of allies.

U.S. to Set Emissions Target Before Climate Talks

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:28:32 -0800

President Obama will announce a near-term target for reducing emissions “in coming days,” a senior official said.

Obama Issues Sharp Rebuke of Mugabe

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:10:27 -0800

In honoring Zimbabwe’s tenacious women protesters at the White House on Monday, President Obama bluntly referred to Zimbabwe’s president as a dictator.

Military Analysis: In 3 Tacks for Afghan War, a Game of Trade-Offs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:55:56 -0800

A primer on the military utility of some of the force options before President Obama to bolster the 68,000 American troops already in Afghanistan.

News Analysis: No Walk in the Park: For Obama One Year Later, It’s the Slog of Governance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:16:33 -0800

So far, it is safe to say that President Obama is an activist with an appetite for transformative ideas even as he avoids defining them, or himself, too sharply.

Obama to reveal Afghan decision ‘within days’

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:40:33 -0800

President Obama held a final session with top aides on whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan and plans to announce his decision within days, the White House said.

For Reid, Dodd, clout cuts both ways

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:41:34 -0800

Two Senate leaders trying to steer a pair of President Barack Obama's high-stakes initiatives through Congress are being dogged by re-election worries, and it's not clear whether their legislative prominence will help or hurt them.

Obama to honor young inventors at science fair

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:32:28 -0800

President Barack Obama says he will have a national science fair next year to honor young inventors with the same gusto that college and professional athletes celebrate their victories at the White House.

Obama reviewing options to spur jobs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:17:18 -0800

The White House said on Monday it was reviewing options to spur economic activity and job creation, but stressed any action would be taken in the context of the fiscal challenges facing the country.

Newsweek: The science of Obama's skin color

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:53:45 -0800

A new study has found that the more you agree with Obama, the lighter his skin tone seems; the less you agree, the darker it becomes. The lead researcher talks about how political affinities influence perception and how politicians and the press could take advantage of these findings.

theGrio: Liberals prefer a lighter-skinned Obama

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:43:50 -0800

When given a choice between a photo of a lighter-skinned version of Barack Obama versus a darker-skinned version, most voters who consider themselves Democrats last year selected the lighter version.

WH: Afghanistan decision to come within days

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:46:08 -0800

President Obama will announce within days whether he will send more troops to Afghanistan, the White House said.

Indian prime minister makes state visit to U.S.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:49:48 -0800

President Obama will welcome Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for an official state visit Tuesday.

Obama unveils push for math, science education

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:46:36 -0800

A conversation last week with South Korea's president apparently showed President Obama the stark difference between how Asian nations and the United States value education.

Obama Economy 'Going to Get Worse'

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:09:50 -0800

Washington Post

Obama Preserves Politcal Capital for Stimulus Plan

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:50:59 -0800

Wall Street Journal