US VP Joe Biden says the West should expect more casualties in AfghanistanLONDON — The United States, Britain and other NATO allies can expect to make more sacrifices and take new casualties as the war in Afghanistan escalates, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast Thursday. Michelle Obama shows off new bobWASHINGTON - Michelle Obama continues to win accolades for her style sense, this time courtesy her new elegant hairstyle. Mass. arrest of black Harvard scholar stirs national debate; officer says he won’t apologizeNATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant who arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home says he followed procedure and is disappointed by the national debate triggered by the incident, which has drawn criticism from the president on down to local radio hosts. Senate could lose some diversity in contest for Obama’s seat, push is on to find candidatesCHICAGO — When Illinois chooses a new senator next year, voters will decide not only who wins an election but whether the overwhelmingly white U.S. Senate loses some of its diversity. Conservative House Blue Dogs emerge as pivotal force on Obama health care planWASHINGTON — Conservative-leaning Blue Dog Democrats are enjoying a power surge like no other in their 15 years, forcing President Barack Obama and their own party leaders to deal with their demands for cost cuts and tax restraints in overhauling health care. Georgia expected to ask Biden for US weapons and observers to beef up security near enclavesTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president asked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday for advanced U.S. weaponry, military aid and unarmed observers to monitor a cease-fire along the boundaries of two Moscow-backed breakaway regions, a senior U.S. administration official said. Hundreds attend vigil for Idaho soldier captured in AfghanistanHAILEY, Idaho — More than 500 people attended a vigil Wednesday night for an Idaho soldier who was captured in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Obama insists economy is ‘back from the brink’WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has said the country’s struggling economy is on its way to recovery, but warned that the job market will be the last thing to return to normal. Obama’s health care plan: Is it time that you be a part?
Obama says racism still ‘haunts’ US, says police acted ’stupidly’ in arrest of Harvard scholarWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday that police acted “stupidly” in the arrest of prominent black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and that despite racial progress blacks and Hispanics are still singled out unfairly for arrest. Obama, as president, has a doctor shadowing himWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he has a follower — a physician. Obama says health facility he visits tomorrow focuses on patient careWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his trip Thursday to the Cleveland Clinic is aimed at highlighting a system that works well. Obama says financial system stabilized but needs new dose of regulationWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the financial system has stabilized but needs new regulations to curtail behavior and practices that led to the meltdown that brought Wall Street to the brink of collapse. Obama acknowledges unease over gov’t spending on banks, recovery and likely health careWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is acknowledging that Americans are “understandably queasy” about the rising federal deficit and the government spending trillions of dollars. Yet he says revamping health care is crucial to helping the economy. Obama says savings in Medicare won’t mean cuts in benefits to seniorsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says cutting Medicare costs won’t mean cuts in benefits to seniors. Obama seeks to rally support for health care bill, defends decision to set mid-summer deadlineWASHINGTON — Six months in office, President Barack Obama sought to rally support for sweeping health care legislation Wednesday night as Congress struggled to find agreement on a historic overhaul. He vowed to reject any measure “primarily funded through taxing middle-class families.” Obama ytries to rally support for health care overhal, says debate is ‘not a game’WASHINGTON — Six months in office, President Barack Obama sought to rally support for sweeping health care legislation Wednesday night as Congress struggled to find agreement on a historic overhaul. He vowed to reject any measure “primarily funded through taxing middle-class families.” Obama says he is open to proposals in Congress to pay for health care overhaulWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is open to the proposals emerging in Congress to pay for health care overhaul. Mass. policeman who arrested black Harvard scholar Gates insists he won’t apologize to himNATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant accused of racism after he arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home insisted Wednesday he won’t apologize for his treatment of the Harvard professor, but President Barack Obama said police had acted “stupidly.” Obama says policies have created jobs, but hiring will be slow in recoveryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says economic steps by his administration have saved jobs and created new ones. But he says new hiring is among the last things to improve during an economic recovery. Obama says health care bill key to strong economic recovery in prime-time news conferenceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that Medicare and Medicaid are the “biggest driving force behind” massive federal deficits, and must be tamed as part of any health care legislation. Obama urges faster action on health care overhaul, says debate is ‘not a game’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that Medicare and Medicaid are the “biggest driving force behind” massive federal deficits, and must be tamed as part of any health care legislation. Obama to assail critics on health care, promising to offer more savings, security and treatmentWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sought Wednesday to cast the intensifying health care debate in terms that matter to ordinary people, promising to offer more savings, security and treatment to millions. Assailing his critics, he declared, “This debate is not a game.” Obama urges faster action on health care overhaul, says ‘this is not a game’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sought Wednesday to cast the intensifying health care debate in terms that matter to ordinary people, promising to offer more savings, security and treatment to millions. Assailing his critics, he declared, “This debate is not a game.” Obama says Congress agrees with him on broad health careWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says lawmakers and he are in general agreement on important parts of a potential health care overhaul. Iraq’s prime minister urges UN to cancel Saddam era sanctions and resolutionsUNITED NATIONS — Iraq’s prime minister urged the U.N. Security Council’s most powerful members on Wednesday to cancel all sanctions and resolutions adopted after Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait, saying Iraq is now a democracy that poses no threat to international peace and security. Hoping for Obama’s backing, coalition pushes bill seeking to reduce need for abortionsNEW YORK — Seeking elusive common ground on abortion, prominent activists and clergy on both sides of the debate are throwing their support behind a bill aimed at preventing unintended pregnancies and supporting pregnant women. Obama vows full withdrawal from Iraq at end of 2011, presses Iraqi leader on reconciliationWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said he pressed Iraq’s prime minister on Wednesday to make room in his government and security forces for all ethnic and religious groups to prevent a resurgence of the violence and turmoil that took the country to the verge of civil war. Bernanke resists Obama plan to create consumer-products agency, strip Fed of some oversightWASHINGTON — Ben Bernanke put himself at odds with the Obama administration Wednesday by resisting its plan to create a consumer protection agency for risky financial products. The Federal Reserve chief said those responsibilities should stay with the central bank. Obama urges for reconciliation in IraqWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama called for greater reconciliation between Iraq’s ethnic groups during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki at the White House Wednesday. |
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WASHINGTON — Six months in office, President Barack Obama sought Wednesday night to rally support for sweeping health care legislation he’s struggling to push through Congress, expressing support for a surtax on families making more than $1 million a year to help pay for it.
