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.
L-3 gets $11.9 million Air Force pact for mission communications systemSeptember 30th, 2009 L-3 Communications gets $11.9M Air Force dealWASHINGTON — A unit of L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. received an $11.9 million contract from the Air Force for a mission communications system, the Pentagon said late Tuesday.
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.
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.
Obama's approval ratings slip furtherAugust 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - More and more Americans are getting disenchanted with President Barack Obama's performance as his approval ratings continue to slip. The latest survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, conducted Aug 11-17, shows that 51 percent now approve of Obama's job performance as against 54 percent in July.
Terrell Huch joins CF Industries as director, investor relations and corporate communicationsAugust 17th, 2009 CF Industries names Terrell Huch directorDEERFIELD, Ill. — Fertilizer maker CF Industries Holdings Inc.
Oops! Minnesota Democrats recall news release after outside researcher includes profane linkAugust 1st, 2009 Oops! Minn. Dems' news release has profane linkMINNEAPOLIS — Next time, Minnesota's Democratic Party says, it will closely check its Internet links before sending news releases. The party on Thursday recalled a statement criticizing Republican Gov.
O is for ownership, as in whether Maine's Otten copied logo on Obama's Web siteJuly 1st, 2009 Maine Dems circle GOP contender over stylized 'O'AUGUSTA, Maine — O, boy. The executive director of the Democratic Party in Maine is accusing a Republican who's considering a run for governor of stealing the stylized "O'' from President Barack Obama's Web site.
Senate confirms 2 nominees for Federal Communications CommissionJune 26th, 2009 Senate confirms 2 for FCCWASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Julius Genachowski as head of the Federal Communications Commission and Robert McDowell for a second FCC term. McDowell is currently the only Republican on the five-seat commission, which has been operating with three commissioners.
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.
Have plane, will travel: Obamas Broadway-bound for date night after watching Malia play soccerMay 30th, 2009 Looks like a night on Broadway for first coupleNEW YORK — His public schedule listed no official events, so President Barack Obama had plenty of time to devote to being a weekend dad and spouse. After watching daughter Malia's soccer game for an hour Saturday morning, the president and first lady Michelle Obama arrived in New York late Saturday afternoon for date night.
Obama's 100th day starts with Specter, ends with prime-time news conferenceApril 29th, 2009 Obama's 100th day starts with SpecterWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama kicks off his 100th day in office with a new Democratic ally at his side. Sen. Arlen Specter will discuss his new Democratic allegiance during an address with Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Wednesday morning.
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.
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