Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
Want to be Obama's neighbor? 17-room house next to his in ritzy Chicago neighborhood for saleSeptember 11th, 2009 17-room home next to Obamas' Chicago home for saleCHICAGO — If you've got the money, you could be President Barack Obama's neighbor in Chicago. The 17-room house next door to his home in a ritzy neighborhood on the city's south side is on the market.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Obama's efforts on energy policy, including cap-and-trade planAugust 28th, 2009 Poll: Americans support Obama on energy issuesWASHINGTON — A new poll says most Americans support the way President Barack Obama is dealing with energy issues, including his plan to limit greenhouse gases with a controversial cap-and-trade approach. A Washington Post-ABC News poll published Friday finds that while support is slipping for the president's heath-care proposals, support for his changes in energy policy remains firm.
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.
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.
Six Flags to swap debt for equity as part of Ch. 11 restructuring; execs to get bonusesAugust 21st, 2009 Six Flags lays out Ch. 11 restructuring planWILMINGTON, Del.
American Axle working through restructuring plan with legal and financial advisersJuly 11th, 2009 American Axle working through restructuring planNEW YORK — American Axle is working with longtime legal and financial advisers to consider restructuring options, but the company and a law firm representing it are stopping short of saying they are considering bankruptcy. "After discussions with our bankruptcy group we are not in a position to comment," a Shearman & Sterling spokesman said.
Obamas eyeing Martha's Vineyard for summer vacationJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama and his family are planning to go for a vacation to Martha's Vineyard next month, Democratic sources said.
Station Casinos gets fourth extension on debt plan, new deadline July 17 to OK restructuringJune 22nd, 2009 Station Casinos gets fourth extension on debt planLAS VEGAS — Station Casinos Inc. says it is continuing to negotiate a restructuring plan with bondholders and has extended its deadline to next month.
Senate budget chairman doubts there are enough votes to back Obama's gov't insurance optionJune 14th, 2009 Conrad says gov't insurance plan short of supportWASHINGTON — The Democrat who heads the Senate Budget Committee says he doubts there are enough votes in the Senate to support President Barack Obama's plan for a government health insurance option. Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota says that there are good arguments for the proposal but probably not the votes it needs in the Senate.
First lady, daughters Malia and Sasha to meet president in Paris for a family weekendJune 4th, 2009 Obamas to spend a family weekend in ParisWASHINGTON — It's a family weekend in Paris for the Obamas. A White House official says 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha will join their mother, first lady Michelle Obama, when she flies to Paris on Friday to join President Barack Obama.
Obamas' Broadway and dinner date shows New York's 'affordable' night life: MayorJune 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - New York's billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg has claimed that a dinner and Broadway undertaken by Barack Obama and his wife Michelle is a celebration of New York's affordable night life.I can't think of anything that is better as an advertisement for our tourism industry, for Broadway, for our restaurants, for saying that this is a safe city and an affordable city," Bloomberg said Monday. "The President doesn't get paid that much.
Obamas using own money to renovate White HouseMarch 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects. First Lady Michelle Obama''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.
GM Canada doubles aid request to governmentFebruary 21st, 2009 TORONTO - General Motors (GM) Canada, which had sought $3 billion of the about $4 billion government rescue package announced in December, has now doubled its request to the government. In its new restructuring plan sent to the Canadian and Ontario provincial governments Thursday, GM asked for additional financial support - $6 billion - for execution of the proposal.
GM Canada doubles aid request to governmentFebruary 21st, 2009 TORONTO - General Motors (GM) Canada, which had sought $3 billion of the about $4 billion government rescue package announced in December, has now doubled its request to the government. In its new restructuring plan sent to the Canadian and Ontario provincial governments Thursday, GM asked for additional financial support - $6 billion - for execution of the proposal.
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