White House welcomes release of journalists, says it’s ‘enormously pleased’WASHINGTON — The Obama White House said Wednesday that it’s “enormously pleased” with the release of two young journalists by North Korea. Freed journalists back home in US after Clinton mission to N. Korea wins pardonBURBANK, Calif. — Two American journalists jubilantly reunited with family and friends early Wednesday upon returning to the United States with former President Bill Clinton, whose diplomatic trip to North Korea secured their release nearly five months after their arrests. Transportation Sec’y LaHood proclaims ‘cash for clunkers’ successful, says it boosts economyWASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood proclaimed “cash-for-clunkers” a roaring success just as the Senate seems poised to push the popular program back into high gear with another $2 billion in cash. Journalists return to US after N. Korea grants pardon and Bill Clinton helps win releaseLOS ANGELES — Former President Bill Clinton and two American journalists flew back to the United States on Wednesday for what was expected to be an emotional reunion with family and friends after the reporters spent the last four months detained in North Korea. Clinton, 2 pardoned American journalists heading back to US after departing NKoreaSEOUL, South Korea — Former President Bill Clinton brought two freed U.S. journalists out of North Korea Wednesday following rare talks with reclusive leader Kim Jong Il, who pardoned the women sentenced to hard labor for entering the country illegally. N Korea frees american journalists upon Clinton’s request: Full case story
North Korea: Kim Jong Il orders release of 2 American journalists during Bill Clinton visitSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il issued a “special pardon” freeing two jailed American journalists after talks with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, North Korea’s official news agency announced Wednesday. Senate will approve ‘cash-for-clunkers’ extension, Democratic and GOP leaders sayWASHINGTON — The Senate has cleared the way for a vote extending the “cash-for-clunkers” program, which offers car buyers rebates of up to $4,500 for trading in their gas-guzzlers for new, higher-mileage models, setting aside Republican opposition to the plan. White House struggles to fill cyber czar post; experts cite diverse responsibilitiesWASHINGTON — Nearly six months after the Obama administration turned its focus on computer security, the White House is still struggling to name a cyber coordinator, delaying efforts to better organize and manage the nation’s increasingly vulnerable digital defense. Former President Bill Clinton ‘and party’ depart Pyongyang by plane: state mediaSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean’s official news agency says former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his party have left the country. Senate will approve cash-for-clunkers extension, Democratic leader says; GOP won’t block voteWASHINGTON — The Senate will vote to extend the popular “cash-for-clunkers” program before going home on Friday, Majority Leader Harry Reid declared Tuesday in a strong signal the government won’t let the trade-in rebates die under the surging demand that has almost exhausted federal backing. Obama and allies say they are determined to overhaul health care with or without GOP supportWASHINGTON — Bracing for an August showdown over health care reform, Senate Democrats and President Barack Obama declared themselves united Tuesday on their determination to enact a historic overhaul this year — ideally with Republican cooperation but without if necessary. North Korea says 2 American journalists have been pardonedSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il issued a “special pardon” freeing two jailed American journalists after talks with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, North Korea’s official news agency announced Wednesday. White House stands by decision to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ireland’s RobinsonWASHINGTON — The White House is standing by its decision to award a Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Irish President Mary Robinson. Senate will approve ‘cash-for-clunkers’ extension, Democratic leader saysWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is predicting swift approval for an extension of the popular “cash-for-clunkers” program, which is rapidly running out of money because of surging demand from consumers eager to purchase new cars with federal help. Gibbs: journalists’ safety uppermost, declines comment on Bill Clinton mission to NKoreaWASHINGTON — White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says the administration is not commenting on former President Bill Clinton’s mission to North Korea for fear it could undermine his attempt to win the freedom of two imprisoned American journalists. Reid says Senate will vote to replenish ‘cash-for-clunkers’ program before August vacationWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is predicting swift approval for an extension of the popular “cash-for-clunkers” program, which is rapidly running out of money after surging demand from consumers eager to purchase new cars with federal help. Obama visits White House press room on birthday, notes birthday of longtime correspondentWASHINGTON — You say it’s your birthday. It’s my birthday, too. On the day he turned 48, President Barack Obama decided to splash a little celebration on someone with whom he shares the birthday: legendary White House correspondent Helen Thomas, now a columnist with Hearst Newspapers. She turned 89 on Tuesday. ‘Cash for clunkers’ gains support in the SenateWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the Senate will vote to replenish the popular “cash-for-clunkers program” before leaving on a monthlong vacation later this week. Bill Clinton meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il for ‘wide-ranging’ talks: state mediaSEOUL, South Korea — Former President Bill Clinton met Tuesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on the first day of a surprise mission to Pyongyang to negotiate the release of two Americans, holding “exhaustive” talks on a wide range of topics, state-run media said. White House uses Web against Drudge on health care, calls posting a campaign of falsehoodsWASHINGTON — The White House is turning to the Internet to hit back at a Web posting that claims to show President Barack Obama explaining how his health care reform plans eventually would eliminate private insurance. Obama White House withholding public discussion of former President Clinton’s North Korea tripWASHINGTON — The White House took a tight-lipped stance Tuesday on former President Bill Clinton’s visit to North Korea to press for the release of two jailed Americans arrested in March. 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Analysis: Obama’s options to pay for health overhaul limited by promise of no middle-class taxWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is struggling to find a way to pay for an overhaul of the nation’s health care system without violating his campaign promise not to raise taxes on the middle class. Bill Clinton makes unannounced visit to NKorea amid tensions over nukes, jailed US reportersSEOUL, South Korea — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton made an unannounced visit to communist North Korea on Tuesday on a trip seen as a mission to win the release of two jailed American reporters and to ease tensions over Pyongyang’s recent nuclear defiance. Ex-President Clinton makes surprise trip to NKorea amid nuclear standoff, reporters detainedSEOUL, South Korea — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton made a surprise trip to North Korea on Tuesday amid an international standoff over the country’s nuclear program and concerns about two U.S. reporters imprisoned in Pyongyang since March. ‘Cash for clunkers’ sale nears quarter-million, could end by Friday unless $2 billion addedWASHINGTON — The White House warned Monday that the “cash for clunkers” program, already zooming toward a quarter-million trade-ins with the initial $1 billion in rebates, could sputter to a stop by Friday unless the Senate quickly approves $2 billion more. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to meet with President Barack Obama at White House on Aug. 18WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will meet at the White House on Aug. 18. Obama spokesman says no tax hike for middle class, knocks down remarks by gov’t officialsWASHINGTON — In a rebuke to the Treasury secretary, the White House said Monday that President Barack Obama remains opposed to any tax hike for families earning up to $250,000. White House spokesman: cash-for-clunkers program may not survive if Senate doesn’t vote by FriWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s chief spokesman says the popular cash for clunkers rebate program may not survive beyond Friday if the Senate doesn’t provide a $2 billion cash infusion. |
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SEOUL, South Korea — Former President Bill Clinton brought two freed U.S. journalists out of North Korea early Wednesday following rare talks with reclusive leader Kim Jong Il, who pardoned the women sentenced to hard labor for entering the country illegally.
EOUL, South Korea — North Korea welcomed former President Bill Clinton to Pyongyang with flowers and hearty handshakes Tuesday as he arrived in the communist nation on a surprise mission to bring home two jailed American journalists.
