Archive for August, 2011
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Waters recede but storm victims suffer in East
PATERSON, N.J./BRATTLEBORO, Vermont (Reuters) - Floodwaters finally started to recede from areas of the U.S. northeast devastated by Hurricane Irene but many communities were still under water on Wednesday as relief workers battled cut-off roads and
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Plenty of Blame to Go Around
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is in desperate need of strong, fresh leadership. A botched sting operation that lost track of more than 1,400 weapons is Exhibit A. View full post on NYT > The New Team
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The Caucus: Boehner Asks Obama to Reschedule Economy Speech
After the president requested a joint session to deliver a jobs speech on the same night as a Republican debate, the House speaker asked him to wait a night. View full post on NYT > Barack Obama
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Vermont, New Jersey flooded as Irene spares NYC
FAIRFIELD, N.J./BRATTLEBORO, Vermont (Reuters) - New Jersey and Vermont struggled with their worst flooding in decades on Monday, a day after Hurricane Irene slammed an already soaked U.S. Northeast with torrential rain, dragging away homes and subme
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Op-Ed Contributor: Manufacturing a Recovery
To make our economy grow, we need a new era of high-tech advanced manufacturing. View full post on NYT > Barack Obama
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Obama keeping close watch on Hurricane Irene
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama kept a close eye on Hurricane Irene as it charged north along the East Coast on Saturday by visiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency and receiving an evening briefing from top officials. View f
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U.S. and Allies Say Syria Leader Must Step Down
The call for Bashar al-Assad to give up power came after months of popular protests and deadly reprisals by Syrian authorities. View full post on NYT > The New Team
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With Katrina in Mind, Administration Says It’s Ready for Irene
The Obama administration made a public display Saturday of the range of its efforts to make sure state and local officials had whatever help they needed to prepare for Hurricane Irene. View full post on NYT > Barack Obama
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Investors sanguine as Apple’s Jobs steps aside
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc's first day without Steve Jobs as chief executive looked awfully similar to most other days: its share price beat the broader stock market. View full post on Reuters: Election 2008 - Barack Obama
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For Obama, a Moment to Savor, if Briefly
For the president, a victory of strategy is a bit of vindication that seems unlikely to get much political payoff. View full post on NYT > The New Team
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Editorial: A Lifeline for Underwater Homeowners
The White House should embrace a mortgage refinancing plan for millions of underwater homeowners, regardless the inevitable opposition to it. View full post on NYT > Barack Obama
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What do u think will happen King Calls for Congressional Hearings Into Obama Executive Amnesty?
Congressman King: "Our laws are to be enforced faithfully, not ignored or defied by the very people whose job it is to enforce them." Washington D.C.- Congressman Steve King (R-IA), released the following statement calling for Congressional hearings
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