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.
Obama's approval rating levels out in the low 50sSeptember 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - After sliding through the summer, President Barack Obama's approval ratings has settled in the low 50s and is comfortably placed next to those of recent presidents. A number of top pollsters say Obama's 52 percent average approval rating in Gallup's September survey is well within the expected range in the first year of a new administration, Politico reports.
S&P raises Carter's debt rating by a notch to highest junk rating, keeps outlook stableSeptember 21st, 2009 S&P raises Carter's debt rating 1 notchSAN FRANCISCO — Standard & Poor's raised its rating on Carter's Inc.'s corporate debt by a notch to the highest rating still in junk territory and kept its outlook as stable. The rating was raised to BB+ from BB.
Obama approval rating dipsSeptember 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama's overall approval rating has only dipped a couple percentage points in August. In the latest CBS News poll released Tuesday night, the president's overall approval rating is 56 percent, which is down two points from the last poll taken at the end of July.
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.
Moody's assigned 'Ba1' rating to Watson Pharma sale of $850M in senior unsecured notesAugust 18th, 2009 Moody's rates Watson note offering as 'junk'NEW YORK — Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday assigned a "junk" rating to Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s $850 million offering of senior notes. Moody's gave a Ba1 rating to the sale of five- and 10-year notes.
White House proposes crackdown on credit-rating agenciesJuly 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has proposed a crackdown on credit-rating agencies, among the key players blamed in a financial crisis that has devastated the global economy. The proposed legislation sent to Congress is designed to remove conflicts of interest between the private agencies and the banks and lenders that they are rating.
Obama's job approval rating goes down: CBS PollJuly 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Amid rising questions about US President Barack Obama's handling of the economy, his job approval rating has gone six points down in the past month, a new CBS News poll has found. Obama's current approval rating is 57 percent, down by 11 points from its peak of 68 percent in April, and six points from last month's 63 percent.
Obama's personal popularity still high, not so his handling of economy, finds surveyJune 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While most Americans still view President Barack Obama favorably as a person, his performance ratings of his handling of the economy have gone down by 12 points since taking over the White House, according to a new USA Today/Gallup poll. Overall, 67 percent of Americans view Obama favorably, but many Americans now disapprove of the way he has handled specific issues like federal spending and budget deficit.
Obama's 100 days: strong public approval continuesApril 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - As President Barack Obama completes 100 days in office Wednesday, he continues to remain hugely popular and have strong public approval, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows. Obama's overall rating remains high, with 69 percent of Americans approving of his job performance, the Washington Post reported Sunday.
Michelle Obama more popular than Barack: SurveyApril 24th, 2009 CHICAGO - US President Barack Obama's approval rating might be strong, but a new survey has revealed that first lady Michelle is more popular than him. In the USA TODAY/Gallup Poll survey, 79 percent people said they approve of the way Michelle Obama is handling the job of first lady.
Obama more popular than his policies on economy: PollApril 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is more popular than his policies on the economy, suggest two new national polls that also indicate that Americans are becoming more confident about the economy. Forty-two percent of people questioned in a new ABC/Washington Post poll say they think the country is on the right track.
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.
Two in three Americans give Obama a thumbs-upFebruary 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Two weeks into his presidency, a new national poll suggests that nearly two-thirds of Americans approve of the job Barack Obama has been doing so far in the White House, but it's a far cry from his 84 percent rating days before his inauguration. Sxity-four percent of those questioned in a new Gallup/USA Today survey say they approve of how President Obama is handling his job, with 25 percent disapproving and 11 percent unsure.
Two in three Americans give Obama a thumbs-upFebruary 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Two weeks into his presidency, a new national poll suggests that nearly two thirds of Americans approve of the job Barack Obama has been doing so far in the White House, but it's a far cry from his 84 percent rating days before his inauguration. Sxity-four percent of those questioned in a new Gallup/USA Today survey say they approve of how President Obama is handling his job, with 25 percent disapproving and 11 percent unsure.
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