Obama Reasserts Support For Public Plan While AMA Backtracks On Opposition
June 11, 2009 – 1:51 pm | One Comment

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Obama Says Now Is The Time For Health Care Reform
June 11, 2009 – 5:14 pm | No Comment
Obama Says Now Is The Time For Health Care Reform

President asks critics of health care reform, “What’s the alternative?”

Detroit Should Hear From Obama
May 18, 2009 – 10:53 am | 2 Comments
Detroit Should Hear From Obama

The state has the highest unemployment rate in the nation, and in nearly every conversation while I was there, someone brought up the crisis in the automotive industry.

Did Obama Keep Campaign Promise to Black Farmers?
May 7, 2009 – 2:10 pm | No Comment
Did Obama Keep Campaign Promise to Black Farmers?

Before Wednesday, frustrated Black farmers had a bone to pick with President Barack Obama for appearing to backtrack on his campaign promise to them. They even held a protest rally last month, outside the U.S. …

Notre Dame’s Obama Invite Riles Bishops
May 3, 2009 – 3:47 pm | No Comment
Notre Dame’s Obama Invite Riles Bishops

Conservative Catholics angered by president’s abortion rights record.

The Battle For Healthcare
April 28, 2009 – 8:56 pm | One Comment
The Battle For Healthcare

Almost 46 million Americans do not have any health insurance, and experts say millions more do not have enough insurance to cover their families’ needs.

Obama Works To Build New Relationships With Old Enemies
April 18, 2009 – 8:51 am | No Comment
Obama Works To Build New Relationships With Old Enemies

At this week’s Summit of the Americas, President Barack Obama extended a hand to America’s hemispheric neighbors — including its harshest critics — and offered a Cold War foe the hope of a “new beginning.”

Are The Obama Girls More Popular Than (Gasp) Miley Cyrus?!
April 18, 2009 – 8:46 am | 3 Comments
Are The Obama Girls More Popular Than (Gasp) Miley Cyrus?!

The tween girls of the Washington area have transcended differences of race, class and wealth to reach a single, resounding conclusion: They really, really, really, really want to be friends with Malia and Sasha Obama.

Men Charged With Obama Assassination Plot Back In Court
April 17, 2009 – 9:24 am | No Comment
Men Charged With Obama Assassination Plot Back In Court

Two men charged with plotting a racial killing spree that was to include President Barack Obama argued in federal court Thursday that they were illegally arrested and searched.
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ASU Says “We Blew It,” Alumni Recind Donations
April 15, 2009 – 9:49 am | One Comment
ASU Says “We Blew It,” Alumni Recind Donations

The Arizona State University community is expressing anger and embarrassment in response to ASU’s decision not to award President Barack Obama an honorary degree when he gives the commencement speech there next month. An ASU …

Clinton Urges Americans To Extend Helping Hand To Haiti
April 15, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Clinton Urges Americans To Extend Helping Hand To Haiti

After a year of devastation by hurricanes and riots, ravaged Haiti is in dire need of help.

Oprah Gets Help From Obama In The Bid To Bring Olympics To Chicago In 2016
April 7, 2009 – 5:21 pm | No Comment
Oprah Gets Help From Obama In The Bid To Bring Olympics To Chicago In 2016

Oprah calls on her pal Obama to help Chicago’s campaign to bring the Olympics to the Windy City in 2016.

Washington’s Cherry Blossom Mystery
April 5, 2009 – 7:32 pm | No Comment
Washington’s Cherry Blossom Mystery

Scientists look to answer questions about one of Washington’s most famous attractions.

Angry Over The Economy, London Protesters Take To The Streets
April 1, 2009 – 6:38 pm | No Comment
Angry Over The Economy, London Protesters Take To The Streets

Protests turn violent in London.

Congress Wants YOU! Bill Expands Ways In Which Citizens Can Lend A Helping Hand
March 31, 2009 – 7:14 pm | No Comment
Congress Wants YOU! Bill Expands Ways In Which Citizens Can Lend A Helping Hand

Tens of thousands of Americans, from teenagers to baby boomers, soon will get a fresh chance to lend a helping hand in a time of need after Congress voted Tuesday to expand ways for Americans to serve their country and each other.

Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor Position At Howard University Available
March 30, 2009 – 9:22 am | One Comment
Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor Position At Howard University Available

The Howard University Division of Mass Communication/Media Studies and the Department of Journalism seek to fill a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in advertising and public relations.

Clinton Blames US Demand For Drugs For Growing Violence In Mexico
March 25, 2009 – 5:00 pm | 2 Comments
Clinton Blames US Demand For Drugs For Growing Violence In Mexico

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that America’s “insatiable” demand for illegal drugs and inability to stop weapons smuggling into Mexico are fueling an alarming spike in violence along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Is Mexico The Next Iraq?
March 25, 2009 – 4:42 pm | One Comment
Is Mexico The Next Iraq?

As Mexico’s drug violence grows and the U.S. becomes more involved, many are asking if our neighbor to the south is becoming ‘the next Iraq.’

U.S. Responds To Growing Drug Violence At The Mexico Border
March 24, 2009 – 4:49 pm | No Comment
U.S. Responds To Growing Drug Violence At The Mexico Border

The Obama administration plans to send more agents and equipment to the nation’s southwestern border and Mexico to fight Mexican drug cartels and keep violence from spilling over into the United States.

Girls’ Night In: Michelle Obama Hosts Dinner For Daughters, Students, Celebrities (PHOTOS)
March 23, 2009 – 1:05 pm | No Comment
Girls’ Night In: Michelle Obama Hosts Dinner For Daughters, Students, Celebrities (PHOTOS)

“You guys are future leaders of this nation,” Mrs. Obama told her guests in the East Room. “And we’re counting on you. In so many ways, we’re counting on you. So the question is: Are …

Special Olympics Bowler Wants Piece Of Obama
March 22, 2009 – 9:54 pm | 4 Comments
Special Olympics Bowler Wants Piece Of Obama

So President Barack Obama thinks he bowls like a competitor in the Special Olympics?

Kolan McConiughey, a mentally disabled man, thinks he can out-bowl Obama. (Paul Sancya / Associated Press)

He’s obviously never met Kolan McConiughey, a …