AP source: Obama assesses Afghan war with advisers, makes no decisions, wants another meetingSeptember 30th, 2009 AP source: Obama makes no decisions on Afghan warWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has heard from his top national security officials about their next step forward with Afghanistan but has not made any decisions. A senior administration official says Obama spent three hours in the White House Situation Room on Wednesday and pushed his team for specifics and details.
AP Source: Obama administration to wind down Cash for Clunkers on MondayAugust 20th, 2009 AP Source: Cash for Clunkers to end on MondayWASHINGTON — The Obama administration plans to end the popular $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program on Monday, giving car shoppers a few more days to take advantage of big government incentives. The Transportation Department said Thursday the government will wind down the program on Monday at 8 p.m.
AP Source: Obama administration tells Capitol Hill it wants a former FBI agent to run the TSAAugust 7th, 2009 AP Source: Congress told ex-FBI agent will run TSAWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has told some members of Congress that it plans to pick a former FBI special agent to head the federal agency charged with keeping terrorists off airplanes. Erroll Southers would be the fifth man to run the Transportation Security Administration, which was formed after the Sept.
Senate confirms former Arizona official for top Federal Highway Administration postJuly 13th, 2009 Mendez confirmed for federal highway postPHOENIX — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Victor Mendez as the next administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.
Authorities: TSA agent arrested for avoiding screening before boarding plane at NJ airportJuly 4th, 2009 TSA agent arrested after avoiding screening in NJNEWARK, N.J. — A Transportation Security Administration agent was arrested at a New Jersey airport after authorities say she avoided a pre-flight screening and boarded a plane.
House Democrats urge Obama to drop plan for a temporary extension of transportation programsJune 25th, 2009 Lawmakers urge Obama to drop transportation planWASHINGTON — Forty-three House Democrats urged President Barack Obama on Wednesday to drop a plan they say will delay an increase in aid to highway and transit projects. The Democrats, all members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said in a letter to Obama that they are "profoundly disappointed" with the president's plan to extend transportation funding at current levels for 18 months.
UM hosts meeting on safer, more efficient, less polluting truck transportation systemJune 12th, 2009 More efficient truck system topic at UM conferenceANN ARBOR, Mich. — Improving the efficiency and safety of truck transportation while reducing its environmental damage is the focus of an international conference next week at the University of Michigan.
5 arrested in Panama in plot to kill US DEA agent, being brought to US for court appearancesJune 12th, 2009 5 men accused of plotting to murder US drug agentNEW YORK — Five men have been arrested in Panama in a plot to kill a U.S. drug enforcement agent.
AP Source: Choice to head Obama's Homeland's intel effort tied to CIA enhanced interrogationJune 4th, 2009 AP Source: Obama nominee tied to CIA interrogationWASHINGTON — The Obama administration's pick for a top intelligence post at the Homeland Security Department has ties to the CIA's harsh interrogation program, a congressional aide said. This could become an issue during Philip Mudd's confirmation hearing, which is expected next week.
Source: Obama's choice to head Homeland's intel operations tied to CIA enhanced interrogationJune 4th, 2009 Source: Obama nominee tied to CIA interrogationWASHINGTON — A congressional aide says the Obama administration's pick for a top intelligence post at the Homeland Security Department has ties to the CIA's harsh interrogation program. This could become an issue during Philip Mudd's confirmation hearing, which is expected next week.
Senator: Obama administration has warned highway construction fund will go broke in AugustJune 2nd, 2009 Senator: Highway fund will go broke in AugustWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is warning that the trust fund that pays for highway construction will go broke in August unless Congress approves an infusion of as much as $7 billion. Sen. Barbara Boxer, the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said at a hearing the administration has told senators the Federal Highway Trust Fund will need an estimated $5 billion to $7 billion to keep current construction projects going.
GOP plans to sink Obama's pick for Interior deputy, first nomination to fail on Senate floorMay 13th, 2009 GOP pushes to sink Obama pick for Interior deputyWASHINGTON — Republicans are trying to derail President Barack Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department because of a flap over oil leases in Utah.
Obama administration defends stimulus despite needy towns losing out in early aidMay 11th, 2009 US defends stimulus despite inequity for neediestWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is defending its transportation stimulus plan, saying it is solid even though the neediest communities are least likely to benefit. An Associated Press analysis of more than 5,500 transportation projects revealed that the jobs are being steered toward counties with lower unemployment.
Source: Obama tells Specter that Democrats are 'thrilled' to have him in Democratic PartyApril 28th, 2009 Source: Obama welcomes Specter's switch to DemsWASHINGTON — A senior administration official says President Barack Obama has told Sen. Arlen Specter that Democrats are "thrilled to have you" after learning that the longtime Republican will switch parties.
Britney 'not dating' her agentMarch 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Britney Spears' friends have dismissed reports the singer is dating her long-time agent. Rumours of romance started making rounds after the 'Toxic' hitmaker was spotted enjoying a romantic meal with her agent Jason Trawick in between the singer's Circus tour dates.
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