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05 Nov 2009 21:15

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U.S.: Obama on the Fort Hood shooting: “Horrifying” it was on an army base

  • It is difficult enough when we lose these brave men and women abroad, but it is horrifying that they should come under fire at an army base on US soil.
  • Barack Obama • Speaking about the Fort Hood shooting at a press conference today. Regarding the shooting, which killed 13 and wounded 30, he added, “We will make sure that we get answers to every single question about this horrible incident.” The Texas-based Fort Hood, by the way, is the largest military base in the world. • source
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04 Nov 2009 10:45

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U.S.: The New York Times overanalyzes Obama in great detail

  • A year after Barack Obama was elected president, he is juggling many of the issues that defined his candidacy — and then some.
  • The lede to a New York Times piece on Obama’s status one year after the election • The piece, which visually is immaculately broken down, splits his presidency into ten different parts, from “Terrorism Suspects” to “Influence.” Plus, it’s interactive and allows for reader comments. Way to show off, NYT. • source
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03 Nov 2009 09:27

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U.S.: Obama, one year after his election, is still coasting on his good looks

  • 54% approve of Obama despite the fact that his policies are ranking below those rates source
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02 Nov 2009 09:43

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World: Afghanistan settles on Hamid Karzai as its de facto president

We would call Hamid Karzai “The Comeback Kid,” but that might be offensive to both kids and comebacks. Let’s just call him “The.” source
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01 Nov 2009 11:07

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World: Daily poll: Can we take Hamid Karzai’s leadership seriously anymore?

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31 Oct 2009 11:00

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World: Coup canceled? Manuel Zelaya might be Honduras’ leader again

The U.S. sealed the deal, again playing its solid diplomatic hand and got something done without a single military push. Hopefully it sticks. source
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30 Oct 2009 08:57

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U.S.: The White House is ready to pounce on this stimulus jobs number

  • 650,000 brand new jobs created source
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28 Oct 2009 21:24

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U.S.: Obama signs a hate-crimes bill eleven years in the making

  • Through this law, we will strengthen the protections against crimes based on the color of your skin, the faith in your heart, or the place of your birth. We will finally add federal protections against crimes based on gender, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • President Barack Obama • On signing a hate-crimes bill that, for the first time, protects people based on their sexual orientation. The bill is something that’s been fought for since the dragging death of James Byrd, Jr. (who was black) and beating death of Matthew Shepard (who was gay) shined light on the issue in 1998. Critics of the bill say it just adds further regulations to a highly-regulated process. • source
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26 Oct 2009 22:18

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U.S., World: Obama: Not looking to put troops in harm’s way unless necessary

  • I won’t risk your lives unless it is absolutely necessary. And if it necessary, we will back you up to the hilt.
  • President Barack Obama • Speaking to a Jacksonville, Fla. military audience about whether or not he plans to send more troops to Afghanistan. The president appears not to want to force the issue unless it needs to be forced. “I will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm’s way,” he continued. • source
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26 Oct 2009 13:15

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U.S.: Obama at the links: Our president plays a lot of golf

  • 24 rounds of golf since he took office in January; he’s a regular Tiger Woods source
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