Obama restores federal commission to address concerns among Asian-Americans, Pacific IslandersOctober 14th, 2009 Obama restores federal panel on Asian-AmericansWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is re-creating a federal panel to address concerns of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders and to work on improving their health, education and economic status. At the White House on Wednesday, Obama signed an executive order restoring the White House Advisory Commission and Interagency Working Group.
Obama to join Diwali celebrations at White HouseOctober 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama will personally join members of the Asian American community to celebrate Diwali, 'the festival of lights', at the White House next week. "At the East Room ceremony, the president will observe Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, a holiday celebrated across faiths on Oct 14," the White House announced Friday.
Obama says he understands Americans are war-weary, says he's considering next moveSeptember 25th, 2009 Obama: I know Americans tired of warPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama says he understands that Americans are tiring of the war in Afghanistan, and he said he is examining whether the U.S. is pursuing the right strategy there.
Obama to address AFL-CIO convention, as labor grows frustrated with health care debateAugust 31st, 2009 Obama to address AFL-CIO conventionWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will speak at the AFL-CIO convention in Pittsburgh next month. Obama will address the labor convention on Sept.
Democratic Party ratings slip below 50 percentAugust 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The percentage of Americans who hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party has slipped below 50 percent for the first time since President Barack Obama took office, according to a new Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday. Only 49 percent of Americans now hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party, down from 62 percent in the same poll shortly after Obama assumed office.
Obama to address nation's largest combat veterans organization on MondayAugust 17th, 2009 Obama to address VFW on MondayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will speak to the nation's largest organization of combat veterans. Obama will address the 110th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Phoenix on Monday.
House Democrat says Obama can overhaul health system without raising taxes on most AmericansAugust 16th, 2009 Congressman says Obama able to keep tax pledgeWASHINGTON — The chairman of the House tax-writing committee says he thinks President Barack Obama can keep his promise not to raise taxes on most people and still overhaul health care. Democratic Rep.
President pursues health care, helps Dems, addresses NAACPJuly 16th, 2009 Obama address NAACP conferenceWASHINGTON — It's a double celebration and a civil rights milestone: President Barack Obama tonight helps the NAACP celebrate its 100th anniversary, and the civil rights group celebrates the first African-American president of the United States. The White House says Obama's address will only touch on the debate over the NAACP's future.
Minority lawmakers ask Obama to include minority health concerns in health care overhaulJune 9th, 2009 Minority lawmakers to highlight health disparitiesWASHINGTON — Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers want President Barack Obama to focus more on racial disparities reported in medical treatment as the White House works toward overhauling the nation's health care system. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus sent Obama a letter last week calling for more attention to minority health problems.
Obama to reach out to Muslim world with 'truth-telling' address in CairoJune 4th, 2009 Obama to address Egypt, Muslim worldWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is reaching out to the world's 1.5 billion Muslims with a speech in Egypt. The high-stakes speech at Cairo University, billed by aides as a "truth-telling address," is meant to ease long-held Muslim grievances against the United States.
Two-thirds of Americans trust ObamaApril 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Two-thirds Americans fully trust President Barack Obama's ability to take right decision for the problems faced by the United States, according to a poll. Just three months into his presidency, Barack Obama already stands out as the most trusted figure in American politics, the Politico reports.
Asian Americans blast Texas congressman's call for easier namesApril 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Texas lawmaker suggestion that voters of Asian descent adopt names that are "easier for Americans to deal with" at the polls has outraged the Asian American community. According to Fox News, Texas Republican Representative Betty Brown made these comments on Tuesday as Ramey Ko, an associate member of the Organization of Chinese Americans, testified before the Texas House Elections Committee on voter identification legislation.
Day of reckoning has arrived, Obama tells AmericansFebruary 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has asked Americans to 'confront boldly the challenges we face', saying the 'day of reckoning has arrived, and the time to take charge of our future is here'. 'Now is the time to act boldly and wisely - to not only revive this economy, but to build a new foundation for lasting prosperity,' he said in his first speech Tuesday to a joint session of Congress.
Interim budget failed to address meltdown issues: Bengal ministerFebruary 15th, 2009 KOLKATA - The interim budget presented by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee did not address the problem of rising unemployment in the country due to global economic crisis, West Bengal Finance Minister Asim Dasgupta said here Monday. 'The budget failed to address consequences related to global economic crisis,' he told reporters at the Writers Buildings - the state secretariat.
Obama seeks 'common purpose' in tough economic timesDecember 24th, 2008 WASHINGTON - In a radio address released the day before Christmas, US president-elect Barack Obama has urged Americans to band together as the country battles a year-long economic recession that has caused many to cut down on holiday spending. 'As we count the higher blessings of faith and family, we know that millions of Americans do not have a job.
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