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U.S. Cool to Surge in Afghanistan's Own Force

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:46:22 GMT

By Yochi J. Dreazen and Michael M. Phillips WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration has soured on a call from its top commander to double the size of the Afghan police and army, reflecting the White House's continued skepticism about the Afghan...
Source: Wall Street Journal

Debate on Creating Jobs, Without Raising Deficit

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:25:20 GMT

WASHINGTON As Democrats renew their push to create jobs, they are at odds over the timing, cost and scope of additional measures, with the White House’s concern about high budget deficits pitted against the eagerness of many in Congress to spur hiring...
Source: The New York Times

White House Memo: Vital Tests for Obama on Mandate for Change

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:24:26 GMT

WASHINGTON In a narrow sense, President Obama’s handling of the critical issues of health care and Afghanistan in the weeks ahead will test the depth of his support among Democrats and determine whether he can draw Republicans to his foreign...
Source: The New York Times

Secret Service Interviews Gate-Crashers

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:46:35 GMT

Source: NY Times By MATTHEW L. WALD and ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON As part of a broadening inquiry into presidential security, Secret Service agents began on Friday interviewing the Virginia couple who sneaked into the White House state dinner three days...
Source: Democratic Underground

White House says Iran is running out of time to resolve nuclear standoff

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:46:15 GMT

MOSCOW, November 30 (RIA Novosti) - Iran is running out of time to show the international community its readiness to continue a dialogue on its nuclear program, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs has said.
Source: RIA Novosti

Few signposts mark the road to economic recovery

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:37:36 GMT

were bleak. Many economists were forecasting a long, anemic recovery. The usual engines of job growth seemed idled. The U.S. was losing its industrial edge to an emerging Japan. People were hoarding gold.
Source: Contra Costa Times

Obama and Chavez Backed Zelaya Repudiated in Today's Honduras election

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:36:38 GMT

And free people spoke today and kicked Obama in the can and the Chavez backed Zelaya out. Another stunning blow for the insufferbale commie President of the US.
Source: Atlas Shrugs

Leaders from Google, AT&T to attend White House summit

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:32:01 GMT

Security Tool is a computer virus pretending to be a security application and is... Dubai's debt troubles have exposed the fallacy of its once much-vaunted "model" ...
Source: International Business Times

The First Lady Receives the White House Christmas Tree

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:17:41 GMT

Quoted in 'Manmohan Singh visit akin to Nehru's 60 years ago: Obama'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:16:25 GMT

said in New Kerala:

For it was exactly 60 years ago, in a ceremony not unlike this, that an American president welcomed to the White House the first prime minister of an independent India

Quoted in 'State Representative Goyal to Attend Tonight's White House State Dinner'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:54:39 GMT

said in Ohio Daily:

I am honored to represent Ohio at the White House where I will discuss the issues and concerns facing Ohio’s working families ... I am also pleased with the opportunity to invite my mother along with me. The work ethic and patriotism my parents displayed throughout my life was crucial in my decision to enter public service and is a continuing example to me today.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:13:53 GMT

U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (L) greets U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ)(2nd L), House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH)(2nd R) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) after a meeting between Congressional leadership and President B...

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Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:32:29 GMT

L-R: House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-OH, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-MD, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, and Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain walk on a path on the North Lawn of the White House fol...