Dalai Lama meets US officials ahead of his visit to United States, spokesman saysSeptember 14th, 2009 Dalai Lama briefed about US approach to TibetDHARMSALA, India — A top adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama met Monday with the Dalai Lama and briefed him about the Obama administration's approach to Tibet, the Dalai Lama's office said in a statement.
Obama back to work in DC after weeklong outing on Martha's VineyardAugust 31st, 2009 ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. — President Barack Obama has returned to the Washington area after a weeklong vacation on Martha's Vineyard.
Obama goes to beach, grabs fried seafood for lunch with familyAugust 26th, 2009 Obama grabs fried shrimp, clams with familyOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and his family spent more than two hours at a private beach Wednesday and then he grabbed two big bags of fried seafood for lunch.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie JarrettAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home on vacationOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are spending the evening at White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house around dinnertime.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie Jarrett, who joins them for dinnerAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home, then go to dinnerOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visited White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house and then accompanied her to a nearby restaurant.
Obamas' holiday in Martha's Vineyard kicks offAugust 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama and his family have arrived at their sprawling vacation home, starting off their week of holiday in Martha's Vineyard. The family arrived on August 23 after a four-hour delay in Washington to avoid Hurricane Bill, and as they drove to their vacation home, they were greeted along the way by dozens of waving and cheering supporters, who carried signs reading "Aloha Obama Family" and "Hope, Obama".
After letting storm pass, Obamas leave Sunday for weeklong Martha's Vineyard vacationAugust 23rd, 2009 First family to vacation on Mass. islandWASHINGTON — After giving a weakening hurricane time to blow past, President Barack Obama and his family head Sunday to a small island off the Massachusetts coast for the president's first vacation since taking office.
After letting storm pass, Obama and family leave for weeklong Martha's Vineyard vacationAugust 23rd, 2009 Obama, family head to Martha's Vineyard vacationWASHINGTON — After giving a weakening hurricane time to blow past, President Barack Obama and his family head Sunday to a small island off the Massachusetts coast for the president's first vacation since taking office. The Obamas planned to leave Andrews Air Force Base for Martha's Vineyard and a weeklong escape from Washington.
Ex-Illinois governor aide pleads guilty to taking part in plan over Obama's former Senate seatJuly 8th, 2009 Blagojevich aide pleads guilty in corruption caseCHICAGO — A former chief of staff to Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty Wednesday to taking part in a scheme to use President Barack Obama's Senate seat as leverage to get the then-governor into a high-paying job. John Harris, 47, also promised that he would be a government witness if — as expected — Blagojevich goes to trial on federal racketeering conspiracy charges.
Gibbs: Obama not endorsing anyone for old Senate seat despite Madigan's White House appearanceJune 18th, 2009 Gibbs: No Obama endorsement in Illinois raceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's spokesman says the president is not endorsing anyone for his former seat in the Senate despite the personal White House attention given to potential candidate Lisa Madigan. Madigan met at the White House last week with Obama, chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and senior Obama advisers Valerie Jarrett and David Axelrod.
Are Biden's gaffes straining his relations with Obama?May 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Right after his November election as the US Vice-President, a series of blunders have dogged down Joe Biden. The latest question being asked in Washington circles is-Have Biden's faux pas strained his relations with President Barack Obama?
Biden's aides are having a tough time defending their vice president's goof-ups, as also his relationship with Obama, The Politico reports.
Obamas dine out and take an evening stroll on the White House South LawnMay 3rd, 2009 Obamas take a walk, holding hands in the eveningWASHINGTON — The first couple took full advantage of the cool spring night. After a date night out on Saturday evening, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama decided to take a stroll when their motorcade arrived back at the White House.
White House to detail government's response to swine flu outbreak; top officials to briefApril 26th, 2009 White House to detail govt response to swine fluWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has received regular briefings from advisers on the swine flu outbreak and the White House readied guidance for Americans. The Obama administration planned a Sunday afternoon briefing to outline the government's response.
Obama adviser Jarrett says nothing new contained in Bush-era torture memosApril 26th, 2009 White House adviser: Memos are not newWASHINGTON — A White House adviser claims there's nothing in those newly released interrogation memos that the American people didn't already know about. Top presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett says the Obama administration released Bush-era documents so the country could move forward.
Obama, aides talked to prosecutors about BlagojevichDecember 23rd, 2008 WASHINGTON - US President-elect Barack Obama and two of his top aides talked with federal prosecutors working on a case accusing tainted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of trying to sell Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder. Separate meetings between Obama, his designated White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and senior advisor Valerie Jarrett, and federal investigators last week were revealed Tuesday as his transition office released a report about Obama team's contacts with Blagojevich.
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