Weekly Address: President Obama Outlines Steps Taken to Protect the Safety and Security of the American People
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama discussed his solemn responsibility to protect the nation and the steps the administration has taken to that end. From ordering reviews…
Decision time looming for new Democratic healthcare strategy
The Obama administration is currently taking stock of the situation. Bad news has left the President and his staff scrambling for options. So much so that sentiments like “let the…
Community Bankers Meet With Obama as Regulation Fight Heats Up
With tighter financial regulations looming in the near future, community bankers met up with President Barack Obama to state their concerns. The President took the opportunity to push his stance…
New Cyber Security Czar Faces Huge Hurdles
Somewhat surprisingly, President Barack Obama has turned to the private sector to find a coordinator for cyber security in his administration. The man picked for the job is Howard A.…
Obama’s Nuke-free Vision Drawing Fire
President Barack Obama’s vision of a nuclear free world is running into problems day by day. Eight months after he outlined a key principle of his foreign policy initiatives in…
White House warns foes on terror politics
The attack on the Northwest jet by a 23-year-old Nigerian has caused a political maelstrom for the Obama administration. This has led The White House to issue a warning to…
Health Care Reform: The Battle Continues
While the Democrats are celebrating and the press is trumpeting a Republican loss, passage of the Health care reform bill is far from certain. Although the bill was passed in…
Obama puts $3.5B to fix failing schools
The Obama administration will spend at least $3.5 billion in an effort to revamp schools with bad performance records. The plan stretches over a five-year period and aims to address…
Friendlier Obama tune on Cuba brings musical détente
President Barack Obama’s softer approach to U.S.–Cuba relationships is paying dividends, culturally. Well-known Cuban musicians are starting to make their way into the U.S. for tours and are finding it…
Obama shifts Copenhagen trip as prospects brighten
The international climate summit in Copenhagen seems to be heading in positive direction as the U.S., India, and China have specific proposals for the first time. The fact that President…