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Obama to Propose $1.5 Trillion In New Tax Revenue

The Associated Press September 21, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will propose $1.5 trillion in new taxes as part of a plan to identify more than $3 trillion in long-term deficit reduction and slow the nation’s escalating...

Obama Vows Federal Help for Irene Victims

Liana Teixeira September 14, 2011

During a trip to north New Jersey on Sunday, President Barack Obama toured several of the most flood-stricken areas affected by Hurricane Irene.  The president urged "Republicans not to play politics...

Obama, Biden to Meet with Governors at White House

The Associated Press March 2, 2011

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama hopes to hear ideas from the states on how to best repair the United States’ slowly recovering economy when he meets Monday with the nation’s governors. "Our...

Obama Unveils $3.73 Trillion Budget for 2012

The Associated Press February 16, 2011

President Barack Obama is sending Congress a $3.73 trillion spending blueprint that pledges $1.1 trillion in deficit savings over the next decade through spending cuts and tax increases. Obama’s...

Obama Supports India’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat

Elizabeth Field November 17, 2010

This Monday, President Barack Obama announced his support for India’s bid for a seat on the UN’s Security Council, hoping to elevate the nation to its "rightful place in the world." While some United...

Obama Likely to Focus on Deficit in Next 2 Years

The Associated Press October 27, 2010

WASHINGTON – Preparing for political life after a bruising election, President Barack Obama will put greater emphasis on fiscal discipline, a nod to a nation sick of spending and to a Congress poised...

Obama Calls for Educational Reform

Sara J Dufort October 6, 2010

With standardized testing scores falling and the United States ranking 21st in the world for science mastery, school districts and politicians alike are pushing for education reform and longer school years....

Recession Pain Still Real Despite End, Obama Says

The Associated Press September 22, 2010

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Monday he doesn’t care that the Great Recession has been declared over by a group of economists. For the millions of people who are out of work or otherwise...

First Medal of Honor for a Living Afghan War Vet

The Associated Press September 15, 2010

DES MOINES, Iowa – A 25-year-old soldier from Iowa who exposed himself to enemy gunfire to try to save two fellow soldiers will become the first living service member from the wars in Afghanistan and...

GOP Spokesman: Senate GOP to Oppose Obama Tax Plan

The Associated Press September 15, 2010

WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans will oppose any effort to renew soon-to-expire Bush administration tax cuts if upper income taxpayers are excluded from the reductions. A spokesman for Senate GOP Leader...

Obama to Push For Research and Development Tax Credits

The Associated Press September 8, 2010

WASHINGTON — Seeking ways to spur economic growth ahead of the November elections, President Barack Obama will ask Congress to increase and permanently extend research and development tax credits for...

Obama Outlines the Future of American Space Exploration

Kait Richmond April 21, 2010

President Obama visited the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Apr. 15 to explain his plans for the future of American space exploration. Despite criticism from heavyweights like Neil Armstrong, the president...

Obama Appeals for Public Support on Health Care

The Associated Press March 10, 2010

GLENSIDE, Pa. – President Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people and said Republicans ignored long-festering problems when they held power as he sought to build support...

President Obama Announces Steps to Reduce Dropout Rate

The Charger Bulletin March 3, 2010

White House Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama highlighted steps his administration will take to combat the dropout crisis and invest in strategies to ensure students graduate...

Big Beer Bet for Obama, Harper on Hockey Gold Medal Game

The Associated Press March 3, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP)—President Barack Obama owes his Canadian counterpart a case of beer. Obama made the friendly wager with his counterpart, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper before Sunday’s U.S.-Canada...

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