Tag: obama
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April 21, 2009 11:34 PM EDT --
President Barack Obama wrapped up a weekend summit with Latin American leaders Sunday by being shown on television shaking hands and warmly greeting Venezuelan leader Hugo Chevez. By doing so, his actions . . .
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May 21, 2009 12:29 AM EDT --
The Obama administration announced this week that it plans to order auto makers to increase the fuel economy of automobiles sold in the U.S. to 35.5 miles per gallon, effective in 2016. The administration . . .
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October 23, 2008 02:22 PM EDT --
During every election—whether it’s for a local or national office—many newspapers endorse candidates they think voters should elect. Sometimes, usually in the case of a local election, a newspaper’s editorial . . .
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December 13, 2008 08:57 AM EST --
President-elect Barack Obama insists he didn’t have any contact with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich or anyone else who might have been scheming to sell the President-elect’s U.S. senate seat. Obama . . .
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May 17, 2009 05:04 PM EDT --
In an about-face, President Obama will try to block a court-ordered release of photos showing the abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2004, arguing that the release could endanger . . .
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July 24, 2009 08:22 AM EDT --
President Barack Obama’s approval rating has been dropping since his inauguration last January, when it was over 60%. An Associated Press-GFK poll finds his approval rating now at 55%...with doubts . . .
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August 31, 2008 07:49 AM EDT --
As the Presidential candidates announced their running mates for the upcoming election, their decisions garnered headlines, praise, and criticism. Strategists consider the Vice Presidential candidates, . . .
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December 11, 2008 10:23 AM EST --
President-elect Barack Obama is calling for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to resign. His spokesman says that under the current circumstances it’s difficult for the governor to “effectively do his . . .
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October 23, 2008 07:10 AM EDT --
How helpful do you think Colin Powell’s endorsement is to Barack Obama’s winning the Presidential election?
A. Not Very Helpful
B. Very
C. Somewhat
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October 29, 2008 04:36 PM EDT --
If the 2008 Presidential Election were being held today, for whom would you vote?
A. Obama
B. McCain
C. Unaffiliated
D. Other
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December 15, 2008 06:34 AM EST --
In 36 more days, the 8 year tenure of George W. Bush as president will come to an end with the inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation’s 44th President.
Overall, how would you grade the eight year . . .
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July 21, 2009 06:58 PM EDT --
The Mayo Clinic said the American people would be "losers" under the House's health care proposal. Do you agree?
A. YES
B. NO
C. UNDECIDED
D. OTHER
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September 28, 2009 04:44 PM EDT --
President Barack Obama says undocumented workers should not be included in the health care overhaul plan he’s trying to push through Congress. He says that if undocumented immigrants want to buy . . .
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September 10, 2008 08:10 AM EDT --
Both candidates have offered contrasting plans on how to stimulate America's faltering economy. Much of it centers on tax cuts.
John McCain:
McCain has proposed extending President Bush's . . .
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October 28, 2008 07:27 AM EDT --
5.3 million Americans are barred from voting in the coming Presidential Election because of their criminal records, by far the largest group of disenfranchised voters. In Pennsylvania, prison inmates serving . . .
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November 15, 2008 07:03 AM EST --
Democratic Party officials have confirmed that President Elect Barack Obama is seriously considering nominating Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for Secretary of State.
In your opinion, do you think . . .
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November 07, 2008 06:56 AM EST --
With the Democrat presidential ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden victorious this week, many political analysts suggest that Sarah Palin, Vice Presidential running mate of Republican candidate John McCain . . .
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November 19, 2009 06:44 AM EST --
Do you support…or oppose the Obama Administration’s decision to try the 9/11 terrorist suspects in New York?
The Obama Administration’s decision to try five September 11 . . .
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August 19, 2009 05:44 AM EDT --
Members of Congress, back in their districts for August recess, find the government’s role in healthcare reform is a top issue among their voters. The “Public Option”; a new government . . .
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October 02, 2009 11:57 AM EDT --
Olympic officials eliminated Chicago in the first round of voting from its bid to host the 2016 Summer Games, a surprise failure for President Obama who put his capital behind an enormous campaign.
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