Obama to promote Consumer Financial Protection Agency, meet with team on Afghanistan, PakistanOctober 9th, 2009 Obama to discuss Afghan war with advisersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will be calling on Americans to stand up to those who oppose a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. At an afternoon event Friday in the East Room, Obama will also urge Congress to act quickly in passing a financial regulatory reform package by the end of the year.
Obama to meet Monday with doctors, speak about need for reforming health careOctober 5th, 2009 President Obama continues health care push MondayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama meets with doctors from across the country for a morning Rose Garden event on health care. The president will also deliver remarks on the need for health insurance reform.
President set to speak at Congressional Black Caucus' annual conference in WashingtonSeptember 26th, 2009 Obama set to speak to Congressional Black CaucusWASHINGTON — Before becoming president, Barack Obama was the only senator in the all-Democratic, 42-member Congressional Black Caucus. He wasn't particularly active in the group and isn't especially close to many of its members.
Like son, like father? Nebraska dad arrested for DUI after bailing out son on same chargeSeptember 24th, 2009 Police: Nebraska father, son arrested for DUILEXINGTON, Neb. — Authorities say a 53-year-old Nebraska man whose son had been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving was arrested on the same charge after bailing out his son.
Britons would prefer anyone other than Gordon Brown as nation's leader, poll claimsSeptember 15th, 2009 Poll: Britons prefer anyone but Brown as leaderLONDON — A new poll suggests half of British voters would prefer anyone other than Prime Minister Gordon Brown to lead the country. The Populus survey published Tuesday by The Times of London newspaper found 61 percent of respondents believe Brown is a liability.
Obama Cabinet to take two-day retreat at official government guest houseJuly 28th, 2009 Obama Cabinet to meet at Blair House this weekendWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's Cabinet members are going to spend part of their weekend at work. The 22 officials with Cabinet rank plan to meet with White House senior staff at Blair House on Friday and Saturday.
President Obama and the first family travel to Russia; later they go to Italy and GhanaJuly 6th, 2009 President Barack Obama and family fly to RussiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha are on a weeklong trip with stops in Europe and Africa. The president attends a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at the Russian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow.
Obama, Brown speak by phone, discuss climate change and economic recoveryJune 27th, 2009 Obama, Brown speak on climate change, economyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday spoke with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to discuss climate change and the global economic recovery. Obama spoke with his counterpart by telephone as part of their ongoing consultations.
Obama uses network town hall to pitch health plan; Republicans complain they were shut outJune 25th, 2009 Obama says insurers profit with his health planWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says insurance companies will make less profit on each patient if he gets his health care overhaul. But Obama says they'll make it up because they'll have more paying customers when the uninsured sign up for coverage.
Tongue-tied Brown slips up on 'Obama Beach'June 7th, 2009 PARIS - After a scandal and an electoral setback, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown suffered more humiliation at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy when he inadvertently renamed one of the nearby beaches after US President Barack Obama. During his address Saturday to World War II veterans and a number of world leaders, including Obama, a visibly preoccupied Brown said: "Next to Obama Beach, we join President Obama in paying particular tribute to the spectacular bravery of American soldiers who gave their lives."
The beach on which thousands of Allied soldiers were killed during the D-Day landings is called Omaha Beach and is named after the largest city in the US state of Nebraska.
Obama arrives in France for D-Day commemorations (Lead)June 5th, 2009 PARIS - US President Barack Obama arrived in Paris late Friday for a visit of at least one day to take part in ceremonies commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day. Obama flew to Orly Airport directly from Germany, where he had toured the historic city of Dresden and met Chancellor Angela Merkel, before proceeding to the former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald.
Cinco de Mayo, tax talk round out Monday's White House scheduleMay 4th, 2009 Obama to attend Cinco de Mayo event on May 4WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early. On Monday, May 4, the president will attend a Cinco de Mayo event with Mexico's Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan (sahr-oo-KHAN') at the White House.
Horse dies at Rolex Kentucky event, cause of death for 13-year-old Kingpin not yet determinedApril 26th, 2009 Horse dies at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day EventLEXINGTON, Ky. — A veteran horse died while competing at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
G20 leaders dine together, across a great divideApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - When it comes to solving the global economic crisis, Obama and Britain's Brown are at philosophical odds with France's Sarkozy and Germany's Merkel. But host Brown predicts brandy and cigars soon.
Brown to be first European premier to meet ObamaFebruary 22nd, 2009 LONDON - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to be the first European head of government to meet with US President Barack Obama, in a meeting scheduled for March 3 in Washington, the British government confirmed Saturday. A spokesman for Brown said that the global financial crisis and the situation in Afghanistan would be on the agenda for the meeting, which is due to take place at the White House.
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