President Obama gives access to ABC News to promote his health care plan

October 7th, 2009 Obama turning to Hollywood for health reform helpWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is enlisting Hollywood celebrities including actress Rosario Dawson and musician Will.I.Am to draw attention to his health care overhaul agenda. The performers will act as celebrity judges for a TV commercial contest set up by Organizing for America, the Obama political organization that's part of the Democratic National Committee.

September 23rd, 2009 LaHood says media 'trash talk' hurting discourseCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says "trash talk" on conservative talk radio and cable television shows is impeding the nation's ability to solve big problems. Speaking in Columbus on Tuesday, LaHood referred to criticism that President Barack Obama received for appearing Sunday on five television news shows to promote his health care agenda.

September 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama's approval rating on health care has dropped six points since July to 40 percent, and now more Americans, 47 percent, disapprove of his handling of health care, according to a new CBS News poll taken between Aug 27 - 31. As the president's poll numbers sink on the issue, two-thirds of Americans remain confused about the health reform proposals on the table.

August 19th, 2009 Obama to talk health care conservative radioWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to discuss his push for health care overhaul Thursday when Philadelphia-based conservative radio talk show host Michael Smerconish broadcasts his program from the White House. It will the president's first words on the subject since comments by him and others in the administration over the weekend indicated the White House was willing to abandon a government-run plan from any overhaul.

August 2nd, 2009 White House adviser won't say no to tax increaseWASHINGTON — A top White House adviser says he can't rule out a tax on middle-class Americans to pay for President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. As a candidate, Obama pledged not to raise taxes for most Americans.

July 29th, 2009 Fox's Glenn Beck: President Obama is a racistNEW YORK — Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Barack Obama is a racist. Beck made the statement during a guest appearance Tuesday on the "Fox & Friends" morning show.

July 29th, 2009 Fox's Glenn Beck says he believes Obama is racistNEW YORK — Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Barack Obama is a racist. Beck made the statement during a guest appearance Tuesday on the "Fox & Friends" morning show.

July 16th, 2009 Harry and Louise back on TV, for health overhaulWASHINGTON — Harry and Louise are coming back to television screens across the country to talk about overhauling health care. This time, they've switched sides.

July 5th, 2009 Obama and networks: a symbiotic relationshipNEW YORK — Even President Barack Obama, a gleam in his eye as he talked at the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association dinner two weeks ago, seemed to recognize the special relationship he's forged with TV networks in the opening months of his administration. "A few nights ago I was up tossing and turning and trying to figure out exactly what to say," he said.

July 2nd, 2009 Emotion, few details, in Obama's health care pitchANNANDALE, Va. — President Barack Obama wanted to put a human face on his plans to overhaul health care, and a Virginia supporter did just that Wednesday.

June 23rd, 2009 Obama girls get San Francisco cable car treatSAN FRANCISCO — The daughters of President Barack Obama have helped inaugurate something new in San Francisco. While their mom, Michelle Obama, was helping volunteers build a school playground Monday, Malia and Sasha Obama were among the first passengers on a new cable car making its maiden runs in the city.

June 21st, 2009 McCain: Obama has 'done well' as president so farWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says his opponent in last year's presidential campaign, Barack Obama, has "done well" in his first five months in the White House.

June 17th, 2009 Obama: Unnamed TV network attacks White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says one television network is "entirely devoted to attacking my administration." Obama didn't name the network during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but his administration has often taken issue with Fox News. When the interviewer asked if Obama meant Fox News, the president didn't respond.

May 12th, 2009 Obama's Day: Health costs, top cops and poetryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama continues the theme of affordable health care today, a day after enlisting the help of the health industry in lowering future costs over 10 years. The White House says the president will participate in a round table with business leaders to discuss cutting employer health care costs.

May 9th, 2009 GOP: Closing Guantanamo prison threatens securityWASHINGTON — Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri, delivering the Republicans' weekly radio and Internet address, said Saturday that President Barack Obama's plan to close the Guantanamo detention center "is a dangerous case of putting symbolism over security." Bond said the president needs to tell the American people where the terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay will be sent.