Obama security team studies Afghan civilian structure, army and police trainingOctober 14th, 2009 Obama security team studies Afghan army, policeWASHINGTON — The White House says the latest three-hour meeting on the United States' next moves in Afghanistan dealt at length with strengthening the civilian mission and training of Afghan police and army. Spokesman Robert Gibbs said Wednesday the fifth gathering of President Barack Obama's security team in the super-secure White House situation room looked forward to a day when the Afghan police and army would be able to provide security for the country.
President Obama's communications director says Fox operates like arm of the Republican PartyOctober 12th, 2009 Obama aide accuses Fox of operating as GOP armNEW YORK — One of President Barack Obama's top aides says Fox News Channel acts like a wing of the Republican Party. White House Communications Director Anita Dunn told CNN's "Reliable Sources" on Sunday that Fox News operates "almost as either the research arm or the communications arm of the Republican Party."
It's another sign of the White House's aggressively going after Fox.
Obama names Corvington, veteran of nonprofit groups, to national service postOctober 2nd, 2009 Obama picks Corvington for national service postWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has named a veteran of nonprofit groups to head the Corporation for National and Community Service. The president said Friday that Patrick Corvington will lead the agency that oversees Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America.
Former NY Republican congressman John McHugh sworn in as the new secretary of the ArmySeptember 21st, 2009 McHugh sworn in as Army secretaryWASHINGTON — Former Republican congressman John McHugh has been sworn in as the new secretary of the Army. President Barack Obama named McHugh to the Army's top civilian spot in June.
NY Rep. John McHugh confirmed as Army secretary after Kansas senators allow vote to go aheadSeptember 16th, 2009 McHugh confirmed as Army secretaryWASHINGTON — A Republican congressman from upstate New York is the new secretary of the Army. The Senate confirmed John McHugh's nomination by voice vote late Wednesday.
Rep. Wilson stands by refusal to apologize over 'You lie!' outburst during Obama speechSeptember 15th, 2009 Wilson won't apologize to House over 'You lie!'WASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Wilson is standing by his refusal to apologize to the U.S.
Obama gets partisan while taking on GOP on financial crisisAugust 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Obama, it seems, wants to be seen as presidential and not a partisan combatant, but there are times when exceptions can be made. At a campaign fundraiser Thursday evening for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds, Obama shed the cloak of bipartisanship and fired a verbal barrage at Republican critics and opponents of his economic policies.
Bangladesh names new army chiefJune 15th, 2009 DHAKA - General Abdul Mubeen took up his new assignment Monday as Bangladesh's army chief, an official announcement said. Mubeen replaced General Moeen U.
AP Source: Obama to name GOP Rep. McHugh to be next secretary of ArmyJune 2nd, 2009 AP Source: Republican to be named Army secretaryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will nominate Republican Rep. John McHugh as secretary of the Army, adding to Obama's growing ranks of appointments from the opposition party, a White House official said Tuesday.
Musharraf moves out of Army HouseMay 24th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has vacated the Army House - 18 months after retiring as the Chief of Army Staff.ources said the belongings of the former army chief had been moved to his Chak Shahzad farmhouse, near Tamri Chowk. Musharraf had retired from the army on November 28, 2007.
Hatch says Obama told him he would not nominate radical or extremist to high courtMay 5th, 2009 Hatch says Obama promised not to nominate radicalWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has told a leading Senate Republican he would not nominate a radical or extremist to the Supreme Court. Sen. Orrin Hatch said Monday that the president called him to discuss the nomination but did not provide names of anyone under consideration.
Frustrated and baffled, Republicans don't know how to counter ObamaApril 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Baffled and frustrated Republicans say they don't know how to counter or combat President Barack Obama. "Our base is getting frustrated," said one top Republican at the Capitol.
Obama names Connecticut educator, former NYPD captain nation's Teacher of the YearApril 28th, 2009 Obama names Conn. man Teacher of the YearWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has announced that a former New York police officer is the nation's top teacher.
Republican Schwarzenegger and Obama to appear on one platformMarch 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will appear with President Barack Obama on one platform in California later this week, according to a source. According to Politico, though details haven't been finalized as yet, the Republican governor is expected to join Obama at one of his public stops in Southern California.
Obama moving towards Republican senator as secretary of tradeJanuary 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama, of the centre-left Democratic Party, is in discussions to pick a senator of the centre-right Republican Party as his secretary of trade, the Washington Post reported Saturday. According to the report, the appointment of senator Judd Gregg would both be a conciliatory gesture to the opposition Republican Party as well as open the door create a solid Democratic majority in the Senate upper house of Congress, as Gregg's vacant seat from the US state of New Hampshire would be appointed by that state's Democratic Party governor.
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