White House spokesman says Obama, McChrystal agree long Afghanistan debate is helpfulOctober 2nd, 2009 Spokesman says Obama-McChrystal meeting productiveABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — The White House says that President Barack Obama's meeting with his top commander in Afghanistan was very helpful to his review of war strategy. Obama and Army Gen.
Obama to lead US delegation in making pitch in Copenhagen for Chicago to get 2016 GamesSeptember 30th, 2009 Obama will go to Denmark to pitch for OlympicsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will travel to Denmark this week to support Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to the president, told The Associated Press Monday morning that Obama will leave Thursday and join his wife, Michelle, in Copenhagen, where they'll make the pitch to the International Olympic Committee.
Obama's Big Windup: President to make unprecedented personal appeal for Olympics in ChicagoSeptember 30th, 2009 Obama to make in-person pitch for 2016 OlympicsFYI--Need to cut and past newest photos to FRONT of photo string. First photo appears on Yahoo!, other sites.
White House sends team to Copenhagen, where 2016 summer Olympics host city will be chosenSeptember 20th, 2009 White House sends team to Olympic meeting siteWASHINGTON — The White House is sending an advance team to Copenhagen, Denmark, to make preparations in case President Barack Obama decides to attend the International Olympic Committee's meeting there next month, an administration official says. The committee will choose a host city for the 2016 summer Olympics during the Oct.
Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to visit Copenhagen for IOC voteSeptember 17th, 2009 Tokyo's new PM urged to push Olympic bidTOKYO — Tokyo's Olympic bid organizers have urged new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee's vote on the host city for the 2016 Summer Games. The Tokyo team said Thursday that 13 Japanese sporting greats, many of them former Olympic medalists, will join them for the trip to Denmark's capital, where the vote will be held on Oct.
Obama meets with Canadian prime minister, hosts salute to sport and serviceSeptember 16th, 2009 Obama meets with Canadian prime ministerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is taking part in both public and private events on Wednesday. In the morning, he's conducting a one-on-one session with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Chicago Olympic bid in spotlight at USOC hall of fame induction ceremonyAugust 13th, 2009 USOC hall of fame puts spotlight on Chicago bidCHICAGO — Athletes being inducted into the U.S. Olympic Committee's Hall of fame walked the carpet at the induction ceremony Wednesday in Chicago, part of a final push to drum up buzz about the city's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Sport Supply Group acquires some team sports assets from Har-Bell Athletic GoodsJuly 30th, 2009 Sport Supply Group acquires assets from Har-BellDALLAS — Sport Supply Group Inc. said Thursday it has bought some team sports assets from Har-Bell Athletic Goods.
Obama offers support for Chicago as 4 cities make presentations for 2016 OlympicsJuly 7th, 2009 Obama video highlights 2016 bid presentationsLONDON — The four candidates for the 2016 Olympics took their campaign to Africa on Tuesday, with President Barack Obama renewing his support for Chicago's bid in a video message less than three months before the vote. Representatives from Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo made key presentations to the general assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa in Abuja, Nigeria.
Chicago cites White House support and financial guarantees for 2016 Olympic bidJune 17th, 2009 Chicago leads off presentations to IOC membersLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Chicago led off the presentations Wednesday of the four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics, stressing strong support from the White House and offering financial guarantees for the multi-billion dollar project. Bid leader Pat Ryan and Mayor Richard M.
Prime minister of Zimbabwe to visit White House on FridayJune 9th, 2009 Obama to welcome Zimbabwe's prime ministerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will welcome the prime minister of Zimbabwe to the White House on Friday. The White House said Monday that Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai (SVAHNG'-ur-eye) will meet with Obama in the Oval Office to discuss how they can create a stable democratic future for Zimbabwe.
White House creates new cyberspace watchdogMay 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The White House Friday moved to stem escalating cyber crime as threats to Internet security and wireless technology grow at an alarming pace. US President Barack Obama announced the creation of a White House office that will coordinate protection of government security, financial systems, air traffic control programmes and other systems.
'Barack Obama loves tall women'May 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - It looks like U.S. president Barack Obama has en eye for tall women.
Chicago bid team reaffirms support of President Barack Obama for 2016 OlympicsMay 1st, 2009 Chicago 2016 reiterates Obama support for gamesMILAN — The leaders of Chicago's 2016 Olympic effort promised unprecedented political support for their bid, once again underlining the backing of President Barack Obama. Speaking at an international sports media convention, Chicago 2016 vice chairman Mike Roberts said Obama is a key component in securing the first U.S.
Obama makes presidential pitch for 2016 Olympics to be held in ChicagoApril 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama in a video welcomed Olympic evaluators to Chicago to begin the task of grading whether the city is ready to host the 2016 games. Obama described Chicago as an international city that he and his wife and children call home, the Chicago Sun Times reported.
Loading ...