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08 Feb 2009 10:19

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U.S.: Obama ups the pass-the-stimulus pressure on Congress

  • In the midst of our greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, the American people were hoping that Congress would begin to confront the great challenges we face. That was, after all, what last November’s election was all about.
  • Barack Obama • in his weekly radio address. Obama has pushed hard for the $800+ billion stimulus bill to pass, particularly in the last week, when he’s seen resistance from Republican senators. They’re trying to accomodate, though: Senators debated the details of the plan in a rare Saturday session. • source
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07 Feb 2009 21:54

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U.S.: We’re live from the scene of Ben’s Chili Bowl in D.C.

Obama ate here a few weeks ago, and we understand why. The veggie chili is awesome! source
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06 Feb 2009 20:25

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U.S.: OK, the Senate may finally get behind Obama’s economic plan

  • $805 billion, the size of the current stimulus package source
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06 Feb 2009 10:28

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Culture, Music: Hey Beyonce, Obama: Etta James was just playin’

  • I didn’t really mean anything. Even as a little child, I’ve always had that comedian kind of attitude. … That’s probably what went into it.
  • Etta James • Regarding a recent outburst where she trashed Beyonce for singing “At Last” during President Barack Obama’s inaugural first dance. She was miffed for not getting picked but really meant no ill will, she says. Sure. • source
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03 Feb 2009 23:03

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U.S.: Obama ditches Tom Daschle – AND he takes the blame

  • Did I screw up in this situation? Absolutely. I’m willing to take my lumps.
  • Barack Obama • in an interview with NBC’s Brian Williams, on that Tom Daschle guy, who had to pay a ton in back taxes recently – a fact that came out when he was being vetted for Secretary of Health and Human Services • source
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03 Feb 2009 07:41

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U.S.: Obama: Delays in food recalls like peanut butter could hurt my family

  • That’s what Sasha eats for lunch probably three times a week. And, you know, I don’t want to have to worry about whether she’s going to get sick as a consequence to having her lunch.
  • President Barack Obama • on peanut butter and the level of oversight that the Food and Drug Administration has regarding recalls. During the recent peanut butter scare, the FDA had to get the company’s approval on the language for the recall, which caused delays. • source
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02 Feb 2009 08:08

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U.S.: Oh no! Obama broke a promise!

  • It’s his first one PolitiFact, which, as you might remember, has been keeping track of Obama’s numerous campaign promises, noted that late last week, Obama broke his first promise. He’s currently 6 kept, 1 broken and 1 compromise (and about 500+ to go).
  • What did he break? Obama made a campaign promise that he would allow for public vetting of any bill he was about to sign into law over a five-day period, but the the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (which curtailed pay discrimination) was passed after only two days with no comment. Shame. source
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29 Jan 2009 16:55

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Biz, U.S.: Obama to Wall Street: Massive bonuses are “shameful”

  • I saw an article today that indicated Wall Street bankers had given themselves $20 billion worth of bonuses. That is the height of irresponsibility. It is shameful.
  • Barack Obama • in a stern warning to Wall Street telling executives to stop giving themselves big bonuses. The president’s number was a little off; it was actually $18.4 billion, which is still, like, a lot of money. • source
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28 Jan 2009 09:04

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U.S., World: Iran to Obama: Regarding that change thing, not so fast

  • Those who speak of change must apologize to the Iranian people and try to repair their past crimes.
  • Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • Iranian president, on U.S. president Barack Obama’s proposed olive branch to the Muslim world and the Middle East • source
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27 Jan 2009 15:05

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U.S.: According to the polls, Obama’s a popular dude

  • 63% His current approval rating; that’s good, but it’s early source
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