On first ever visit to Alaska, Obama to rally troops stationed there before trip to Asia
Obama to address economic help, unemployment, Fort Hood shooting in Rose Garden statement
High stakes: Obama hitting campaign trail amid hints of Democratic money, morale concernsNEW YORK — The leader who prods his critics to put politics aside is doing anything but these days: President Barack Obama is campaigning for his party’s future. Obama heads to New York for fundraisers, launching busy political sprint as election nearsWASHINGTON — Nearly one year removed from his own election, President Barack Obama is dashing into campaign mode again, devoting coveted time toward getting Democrats elected in November and generating cash for his party in 2010. Obama in New York for fundraisers, launching busy political sprint as election nearsWASHINGTON — Nearly one year removed from his own election, President Barack Obama is dashing into campaign mode again, devoting coveted time toward getting Democrats elected in November and generating cash for his party in 2010. Possible extensions of jobless, health benefits eyed by administration for laid-off workersWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is considering steps to ease the burdens of laid-off workers, including possible extensions of unemployment and health benefits, officials said Saturday. Obama says businesses will hire more workers if Congress passes health care packageWASHINGTON — As the unemployment rate climbs, President Barack Obama is trying to make the case that his health care overhaul would create jobs by making small business startups more affordable. Obama presses health care plan at Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference in WashingtonWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday resumed his push to overhaul the health care system, telling a Congressional Black Caucus conference that there comes a time when “the cup of endurance runs over.” President set to speak at Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference in WashingtonWASHINGTON — Before becoming president, Barack Obama was the only senator in the all-Democratic, 42-member Congressional Black Caucus. He wasn’t particularly active in the group and isn’t especially close to many of its members. President Obama exhorts other world leaders to join him in ‘new era of engagement’ on problemsUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama is pleading for “a new era of engagement” on world problems, telling the United Nations the United States shouldn’t pursue a go-it-alone stance. Obama tells world audience that fixing problems not just ‘America’s endeavor’UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama challenged world leaders Wednesday to shoulder more of the globe’s critical burdens, promising a newly cooperative partner in America but sternly warning they can no longer castigate the U.S. as a go-it-alone bully while still demanding it cure all ills. Obama’s cooperative approach to be toasted _ and tested at the United NationsNEW YORK — President Barack Obama’s vision of international diplomacy is about to get the scrutiny of the world, as his promise of a new day is slamming into conflicts of old. At the United Nations, Obama’s cooperative approach to be toasted _ and testedNEW YORK — President Barack Obama’s vision of international diplomacy is about to get the scrutiny of the world, as his promise of a new day is slamming into conflicts of old. Stern-faced Obama tells Israeli, Palestinian leaders they must do more to revive peace talksNEW YORK — Bristling with impatience, President Barack Obama sternly prodded Israeli and Palestinian leaders to relaunch Mideast peace negotiations Tuesday, grasping a newly personal role in their historic standoff. He won an awkward, stone-faced handshake but no other apparent progress beyond a promise to talk about more talks. Obama: Israeli, Palestinian leaders must do more to make peace talks possibleNEW YORK — Pressing for elusive Mideast peace, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged Israeli and Palestinians leaders to do more, saying it was time to “find a way forward.” It was the president’s most direct engagement yet on a problem that has vexed leaders for years. Obama: US understands gravity of warming planet and is ‘determined to act’UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared that the United States is a serious partner in combating global warming, telling world peers “we are determined to act.” Obama tells UN summit: Clean-planet polices can’t be sacrificed on alter of economic growthUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama says the United States was slow to recognize the magnitude of climate change, but that Washington is moving swiftly to catch up. Obama plays Diplomatically in Israeli Palestinian Meeting and China Talks
Obama: Intense health care debate is about government’s proper role _ not about racismWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday that angry criticisms about his health care agenda are driven by an intense debate over the proper role of government — and not by racism. Obama says no ‘immediate decision pending’ on dispatching more troops to AfghanistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday there will be no quick decision on whether to send more U.S. troops into the widening war in Afghanistan, saying “my determination is to get this right.” Obama criticizes media emphasis on health care protests, says ‘TV loves a ruckus’BELGRADE, Mont. — Trying to lower the temperature of the health care fight, President Barack Obama on Friday denounced news media emphasis on angry protesters at town hall meetings. In pitch for health care overhaul, Obama says insurance companies holding Americans hostageBELGRADE, Mont. — President Barack Obama says Americans are being held hostage by health insurance companies that deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions or cancel coverage when people get sick. Obama ventures back to hard-hit Indiana pledging grants and hope, says nation will not give upWAKARUSA, Ind. — Promising new jobs and money, President Barack Obama on Wednesday told a hurting Midwestern region that its recovery will be like America’s: tough but certain. Obama ventures back to hard-hit Indiana, proclaims factories ‘coming back to life’WAKARUSA, Ind. — Trumpeting a “made in America” message, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled a national investment in electric cars as the latest effort to rebuild an economy that keeps shedding jobs. Obama ventures back to hard-hit Indiana, touts $2.4B in grants for electric car manufacturingWASHINGTON — Venturing back to a region reeling in deep unemployment, President Barack Obama’s latest mission in Indiana is to show that the costly stimulus plan he lobbied for is producing tangible help — $2.4 billion in taxpayer grants to create electric cars and tens of thousands of jobs. Obama: It’s ‘OK’ that Senate missing deadline for health care bill, says ‘keep on working’SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — President Barack Obama stepped up his us-against-them pitch for overhauling health care Thursday, saying the American people need it and must overcome resistance from opponents in Washington, whom he described vaguely as naysayers and skeptics. In Ohio, on TV, everywhere, Obama steers health care focus to dubious AmericansCLEVELAND — President Barack Obama stepped up his us-against-them pitch for overhauling health care Thursday, saying the American people need it and must overcome resistance from opponents in Washington, whom he described vaguely as naysayers and skeptics. Obama’s health care plan: Is it time that you be a part?
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.” |
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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.
