Obamas attend services at Episcopal church by White House; St. John's popular with presidentsOctober 11th, 2009 Obamas attend Episcopal church near White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his family attended Sunday services at St. John's Church, an Episcopal church on Lafayette Square just across the street from the White House.
Obama worships at Camp David, has not yet picked a home church in WashingtonJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama hasn't yet picked a church for his familyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is taking his time picking a church because his choice will undergo political scrutiny. Obama told reporters from religious news outlets on Thursday that he hasn't yet selected a place to worship in Washington but has attended services at the presidential retreat at Camp David.
As Obama lobbies for House energy bill, White House spokesman says 'I'd bet on the president'June 25th, 2009 White House likes chances on House energy billWASHINGTON — The White House says it likes its chances as the climate bill heads toward a House vote. President Barack Obama is calling lawmakers to seek their support and he spoke in the Rose Garden on Thursday to build momentum.
White House says Obama plans to visit Vatican, pope during trip to Rome next monthJune 24th, 2009 Obama to visit pope during G-8 visitWASHINGTON — A White House spokesman says President Barack Obama and Pope Benedict XVI will talk about their shared belief in the dignity of all people at their meeting next month. The White House on Wednesday said the two leaders would meet while Obama visits Italy for the G-8 summit.
White House says Obama saddened by shooting at Holocaust museum, worried about injuriesJune 10th, 2009 Obama saddened by Holocaust shootingWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama was saddened by a shooting at the Holocaust museum near the White House and is concerned about a guard who was reportedly injured. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said he told Obama about the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
Obama invokes Jesus more than BushJune 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has mentioned Jesus Christ in a number of high-profile public speeches, something his predecessor George W. Bush rarely did, reports Politico.
Obama decries violence, says he's shocked and saddened by Tiller deathJune 1st, 2009 Obama says he's shocked, saddened by Tiller deathWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is shocked and outraged over the killing of an abortion provider at a Kansas church. Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed Sunday morning while he was serving as an usher at a church in Wichita, Kan.
Obama decries violence, says killing of Tiller 'heinous' actJune 1st, 2009 Obama: Tiller death 'heinous'WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is shocked and outraged over the killing of an abortion provider at a Kansas church. Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed Sunday morning while he was serving as an usher at a church in Wichita, Kan.
Michelle Obama helps students plant peppers, cucumbers; says White House garden is 'blooming'May 29th, 2009 Mrs. Obama: White House garden is 'blooming'WASHINGTON — The White House garden is blooming and bursting. That's what first lady Michelle Obama told some of the Washington, D.C., fifth-graders who helped her plant it.
Obama's Day: Obama to dine with reporters and celebs at White House correspondents dinnerMay 9th, 2009 Obama to attend dinner with White House reportersWASHINGTON — It'll be another night on the town for the president and first lady. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle will attend the annual White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night.
White House says Obama will meet with presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan next weekMay 1st, 2009 Obama to meet with Afghan, Pakistan leadersWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will meet Wednesday with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss their troubled region. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday that Obama would meet jointly and separately with the two at the White House.
White House says Obama will meet with presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan next weekMay 1st, 2009 White House: Obama to meet with Karzai, ZardariWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will meet Wednesday with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss their troubled region. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday that Obama would meet jointly and separately with the two at the White House.
White House says Obama was 'briefly relocated' during White House lock downApril 24th, 2009 Obama was 'briefly relocated' during lock downWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama was "briefly relocated" after a single-engine airplane strayed into restricted air space near the U.S. Capitol on Friday.
Obama met Gorbachev last week: White HouseMarch 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama met with former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev here last Friday, the White House has confirmed. The meeting was not on Obama's official daily schedule.
Obama comes calling at the White House at the door of historyJanuary 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Knocking at the door of history, Barack Obama came calling at the White House to meet with outgoing President George Bush, as hundreds of thousands gathered at the Capitol for Tuesday's inauguration of America's first black president. Arriving in 'The Beast', Obama's 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine with doors designed to withstand a bomb blast, Obama and wife Michelle were greeted in the front portico of the storied presidential mansion by Bush and still the first lady Laura.
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