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Obama: Stimulus Helping 'Put The Brakes On Recession'
Voice of America US President Barack Obama says his $787 billion economic Recovery Act is helping to turn the nation's economy around. The president commented on new figures that show the recession may be starting to fade. He says the stimulus legislation … Obama sees US economy improvingBBC News Obama, Cabinet meet for mid-year assessmentThe Associated Press SCENARIOS-Obama sees stimulus vindication in GDP dataReuters USA Today -BusinessWeek -TIME all 1,740 news articles » |
Entries from July 2009
Obama: Stimulus Helping 'Put The Brakes On Recession' - Voice of America
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
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Democrats feeling the ObamaCare backlash from seniors - Examiner.com
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 BuzzFlash |
Democrats feeling the ObamaCare backlash from seniors
Examiner.com Older Americans are telling Democrats and Obama to keep hands off their health care. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Harry Reid may not be aware of it yet, but these folks who have been around long time can still call a sham when they see … Your Voice: Send nationalized health care to the graveTracy Press It's time for Dems to hear music on ObamacareWashington Examiner The Stimulus LessonThe Weekly Standard The Detroit News -National Review Online Blogs -Hot Air all 22 news articles » |
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Pulling No Punches - Wall Street Journal
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
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Pulling No Punches
Wall Street Journal John McCain is red in the face and hopping mad. I'm sitting in his office in the Senate Russell Office Building, and he's just rushed in … mccain: Obama has not changed WashingtonCNN Political Ticker all 2 news articles » |
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Oops! Minn. Dems' news release has profane link - The Associated Press
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
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Oops! Minn. Dems' news release has profane link
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Next time, Minnesota's Democratic Party says, it will closely check its Internet links before sending news releases. The party on Thursday recalled a statement criticizing Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty because it mistakenly linked to a … Oops! DFL makes an embarrassing YouTube blooperExaminer.com Oops! Minn. Dems' news release has profane linkFresno Bee MN Dems Send Out Foul-Mouthed Grandma youtube in Mass E-mail SnafuThe Weekly Standard CBS 2 -Minneapolis Star Tribune -CBS 13 all 155 news articles » |
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White House Keeps Pushing Depleted 'Clunkers' Program as Senate … - FOXNews
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 FOXNews |
White House Keeps Pushing Depleted 'Clunkers' Program as Senate …
FOXNews John McCain, R-Ariz., told FOX News that he rival will object to the bill next week, even mounting a filibuster. "I not only wouldn't vote for the extra $2 … House OKs $2 billion more for 'cash for clunkers'Los Angeles Times Critics Blast 'Cash for Clunkers' $2 Billion LifelineThe Washington Independent More Cash for Clunkers, But What About Eco Benefits?Hybrid Cars News FOXNews all 4,012 news articles » |
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mccain: Obama has not changed Washington - CNN Political Ticker
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
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mccain: Obama has not changed Washington
CNN Political Ticker John mccain said Friday. "I'm afraid they have," Obama's former presidential rival told cnn's John King when asked if the administration has 'failed' in … |
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Can Republicans escape their extremists? - San Francisco Chronicle
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 The Moderate Voice |
Can Republicans escape their extremists?
San Francisco Chronicle Things are looking up for the Republicans, relatively speaking. President Obama's poll numbers have dipped, GOP recruitment for the 2010 elections is going better than expected, and the heath care battle has been rough on the Democrats. On top of that, … GOP poll numbers still awfulPolitico GOP and South vs. rest of the USmsnbc.com GOP, Democrats back candidates in Woodstock electionNorwich Bulletin Atlantic Online -The Associated Press -CBS 4 all 252 news articles » |
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Can Republicans escape their extremists? - San Francisco Chronicle
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 Tampabay.com |
Can Republicans escape their extremists?
San Francisco Chronicle Things are looking up for the Republicans, relatively speaking. President Obama's poll numbers have dipped, GOP recruitment for the 2010 elections is going better than expected, and the heath care battle has been rough on the Democrats. On top of that, … Weekly Wrap: A Birth Certificate By Any Other NameWashington Post Obama Citizenship Poll: The GOP Base Gets WeirdAtlantic Online McClatchy investigation: Birthers are just plain nutsKansas City Star Los Angeles Times -American Conservative Magazine -Huffington Post all 64 news articles » |
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Barack W. Bush - Newsweek
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
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Barack W. Bush
Newsweek Obama's approval numbers early in his term are closing in on his predecessor's. Are his policies too? Please fill in the following information and we'll email this link. It's the difference between politics and governing—more a chasm than a difference, … 10 reasons Obama could be a one term presidentExaminer.com Tant: Obama gets C-plus at six-month markOnline Athens Letter: President Bush passed on huge deficit to ObamaMorganton News Herald U.S. News & World Report -National Journal -Reason Online all 30 news articles » |
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mcclatchy investigation: Birthers are just plain nuts - Kansas City Star
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 New York Times |
mcclatchy investigation: Birthers are just plain nuts
Kansas City Star WASHINGTON — The false allegation that President Barack Obama was born in another country is more than a fact-free hit job. Marked by accusations and backstabbing, it's the story of how a small but intense movement called "birthers" rose from a handful … GOP and South vs. rest of the USmsnbc.com Poll on Birthers: Most Southerners, Republicans Question Obama …U.S. News & World Report Birthers, Birthers, go away!Examiner.com Morganton News Herald -Huffington Post -Telemundo New York all 115 news articles » |
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Balz Chronicles Campaign 2008 - Washington Post
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 Washington Post |
Balz Chronicles Campaign 2008
Washington Post John McCain made an early trip to Iowa in February 2007 for a series of town hall meetings. Three reporters interviewed him aboard his tiny jet as we flew … |
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Poll: Can Sarah Palin still run for president? - OCRegister
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 Seattle Times |
Poll: Can Sarah Palin still run for president?
OCRegister That makes me wonder if the woman who totally excited the base of the GOP when she was nominated to be John McCain's running mate really thinks she's got a … What's next for Sarah Palin?The Daily Toreador (registration) Sarah Palin: A Leader Without A PartyAmerican Thinker Palin chases the dollar signsSeattle Post Intelligencer Politico -FOXBusiness -Boston Herald all 50 news articles » |
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Back to normalcy - Politico
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 Sydney Morning Herald |
Back to normalcy
Politico A slew of recent polls showing President Barack Obama's job approval ratings at essentially normal levels and a partisan divide reasserting itself suggest that the political landscape was not as dramatically transformed last November as Democrats had … New Obama poll: Honeymoon over?Kansas City Star New Poll Shows Obama Approval Dropping Among Key SupportersCNSNews.com No One Took Barack Obama at His WordFOXNews Atlantic Online -Pew Research Center -Examiner.com all 118 news articles » |
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Pawlenty gives national stage a try - San Diego Union Tribune
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
Pawlenty gives national stage a try
San Diego Union Tribune Perhaps road-testing 2012 campaign themes, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty yesterday assailed President Barack Obama as presiding over a historic expansion of the government's size, scope and intrusiveness. … Minn. Gov: GOP must welcome others, broaden baseThe Associated Press Pawlenty Attacks Obama's Health Plan With Eye on 2012 Presidential RunFOXNews Pawlenty speech seen as possible 2012 previewKARE Washington Post -Politico -CBS News all 563 news articles » |
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Michelle Obama Stresses Common Values - Telemundo New York
July 31st, 2009 · No Comments
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Michelle Obama Stresses Common Values
Telemundo New York Striking a theme she hoped would resonate with the often-fractious party, Pelosi said a John McCain White House would simply be an extension of President … and more » |
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House committee rejects limiting abortion coverage in healthcare … - Los Angeles Times
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
 CTV.ca |
House committee rejects limiting abortion coverage in healthcare …
Los Angeles Times AP Washington — An anti-abortion amendment to a sweeping healthcare overhaul bill was rejected by a House committee late Thursday — a dramatic reversal that came just hours after the measure had been approved. The amendment said that healthcare … URGENT: An update on the abortion mandate:Catholic Online Abortion measure passes, then fails, in HouseThe Associated Press House panel accepts, then rejects abortion ban in health reform billCatholic News Service Iowa Independent -U.S. News & World Report -Catholic News Agency all 379 news articles » |
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House committee rejects limiting abortion coverage in healthcare … - Los Angeles Times
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
 World Magazine |
House committee rejects limiting abortion coverage in healthcare …
Los Angeles Times AP Washington — An anti-abortion amendment to a sweeping healthcare overhaul bill was rejected by a House committee late Thursday — a dramatic reversal that came just hours after the measure had been approved. The amendment said that healthcare … Abortion measure passes, then fails, in HouseThe Associated Press Abortion Measure Fails On 2nd vote; Work Resumes TodayWXIA-TV Too successful?…Abortion amendment drama…Shuttle due back9&10 News World Magazine -KGAN -The Associated Press all 246 news articles » |
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US senators Tom Coburn, John McCain criticize spending on bike paths - NewsOK.com
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
 Streetsblog New York |
US senators Tom Coburn, John McCain criticize spending on bike paths
NewsOK.com Tom Coburn and John McCain on Thursday criticized the amount of highway money spent on bike trails, river ferries and other projects. … Republican Senators Blast GAO Report on Wasteful 'Transportation …FOXNews McCain & Coburn: Let's Make Roads Safer — by Slashing Safety MoneyStreetsblog New York Coburn: Billions In Highway Funds MisspentNews On 6 all 194 news articles » |
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House Health Care Bill Criticized as Panel Votes for Public Plan - New York Times
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
 Washington Post |
House Health Care Bill Criticized as Panel Votes for Public Plan
New York Times WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Committee resumed work Thursday on major health care legislation, voting to establish a government-run health insurance plan, as top Republicans stepped up their … Negotiators in House and Senate Move Toward Compromises on Reform …Washington Post Senate Faces Health-Care Setback as US House Panel Wraps UpBloomberg Health bill inches forward in HouseThe Associated Press Wall Street Journal -Austin American-Statesman -Reuters all 5,587 news articles » |
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Pols vow to fight for health care - USA Today
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
CTV.ca |
Pols vow to fight for health care
USA Today By By Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images By John Fritze By John Fritze, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — An increasingly intense battle over health care legislation in Congress will now shift to states across the country as lawmakers begin returning home for a … Parties May Find Compromise Better Than Nothing at AllWall Street Journal New kids in the House call shots on health careSarasota Herald-Tribune Dollars chase influence in US healthcare debateReuters Wheeling Intelligencer -The Virginian-Pilot all 137 news articles » |
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Proposed Tax Tests Obama on Campaign Vow - Wall Street Journal
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
 SINDH TODAY |
Proposed Tax Tests Obama on Campaign Vow
Wall Street Journal John mccain, over Mr. mccain's proposal to tax some health-care benefits. In recent days, Mr. Obama has said there might be ways to make the tax more … What Do Poll Numbers Really Mean for Obama?Washington Post Carl Leubsdorf: Independent group still high on ObamaDallas Morning News Focus group finds Obama's image 'malleable'USA Today CNN International -Washington Times -Economist all 102 news articles » |
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Sen. John McCain grills Rep. John McHugh at his confirmation hearing - The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
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Sen. John McCain grills Rep. John McHugh at his confirmation hearing
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com John McCain, R-Ariz. (right) talks to Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., Tuesday about a defense authorization bill on Capitol Hill in Washington. … McCain tough on McHughThe Hill Visit Times site for updates on mchugh hearing todayWatertownDailyTimes.com Church-state groups concerned about nominated Army secretaryAssociated Baptist Press all 35 news articles » |
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The Only Thing Weirder Than The Birthers…. - Huffington Post
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
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The Only Thing Weirder Than The Birthers….
Huffington Post During the last campaign, John McCain faced similar questions and promptly responded by releasing his original birth certificate. That's how normal people … Lloyd Garver: Obama born in the USA?Enterprise News Birthers, the Few, the Proud, Riling Capitol HillWashington Post 'Natural-born' isn't so simple to definePhiladelphia Inquirer Wall Street Journal -New America Foundation -Examiner.com all 937 news articles » |
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Meghan mccain Urges NY State GOP To Support Gay Marriage - Gothamist
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
 Gothamist |
Meghan mccain Urges NY State GOP To Support Gay Marriage
Gothamist Meghan McCain, daughter of the Senator and presidential candidate John mccain, has an opinion piece in the Daily News today. It's actually an open letter to … Madeline Koch: Wanted: GOP for the next generationMinneapolis Star Tribune all 8 news articles » |
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Tom Coburn, John McCain blast road money spending on bike paths … - Tulsa World
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
Streetsblog New York |
Tom Coburn, John McCain blast road money spending on bike paths …
Tulsa World Tom Coburn and John McCain are criticizing the amount of highway money spent on bike trails, river ferries and other projects. … Republican Senators Blast GAO Report on Wasteful 'Transportation …FOXNews Coburn: Billions In Highway Funds MisspentNews On 6 McCain & Coburn: Let's Make Roads Safer — by Slashing Safety MoneyStreetsblog New York all 10 news articles » |
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Why Health Care Is Killing Obama - FOXNews
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
 msnbc.com |
Why Health Care Is Killing Obama
FOXNews What has happened since May to bring down the president's approval ratings? It all comes down to three little words: health care reform. AP President Barack Obama is disconnected from the American people on the ideas behind improving health care in … How Worried Should Obama Be About His Poll Numbers?Newsweek Ticker: Obama Poll Numbers DipHowey Politics Indiana Poll Shows Obama Losing Support Among Elderly and Middle-Income …CNSNews.com msnbc.com -Boston Globe -CNBC all 71 news articles » |
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The future of the GOP: building a lasting majority - Examiner.com
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
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The future of the GOP: building a lasting majority
Examiner.com That the Republican Party is at a crossroads is neither breaking news nor penetrating analysis. After two disappointing election cycles where they lost control of both houses of Congress and the White House, the need for fresh competent leadership has … Arena Digest: GOP and economic recoveryPolitico Senior Republican vows student loan bill fightReuters 2010 House outlook: Democrats look securemsnbc.com Boston Globe -The Associated Press -MiamiHerald.com all 460 news articles » |
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The White House and beer diplomacy - Salon
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
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The White House and beer diplomacy
Salon Here's a quick trip through a list of our favorites: Barack Obama, John McCain and the financial crisis of 2008 — In September 2008, just weeks before the … Morning Fix: Obama's Slipup (And Its Political Cost)Washington Post Beer Diplomacy Update: Obama Chooses Bud LightCBS News Professor Gates, Officer Crowley, President Obama—And The New York …VDARE.com Big Hollywood -msnbc.com -Daily Kos all 5,375 news articles » |
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Pols race to pass President Obama's health care bill - New York Daily News
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
 Examiner.com |
Pols race to pass President Obama's health care bill
New York Daily News WASHINGTON - Balky lawmakers cut shaky deals on health care reform on Wednesday, racing to give President Obama some good news before Congress goes on vacation next month. "We're hoping to get a bill out before we leave," said House … Fear Factor: Health Care EditionSlate Why Republicans lie about the public optionExaminer.com Arena Digest: GOP and economic recoveryPolitico Reuters -CBS News -Boston Globe all 483 news articles » |
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Pols race to pass President Obama's health care bill - New York Daily News
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments
Washington Post |
Pols race to pass President Obama's health care bill
New York Daily News WASHINGTON - Balky lawmakers cut shaky deals on health care reform on Wednesday, racing to give President Obama some good news before Congress goes on vacation next month. "We're hoping to get a bill out before we leave," said House … Obama, Democratic Party attack Republicans, defend stimulus planBoston Globe Lawmakers Cut Health Bills' Price TagWashington Post Senate Panel Says Insurer-Friendly Health Plan In The WorksNational Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News Carlisle Sentinel -Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press all 2,814 news articles » |
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