Poll finds soaring European support for US policy under Obama compared with BushSeptember 9th, 2009 Poll finds soaring European support for US policyWASHINGTON — European support for the U.S. president's handling of foreign policy has soared since President Barack Obama took over from former President George W.
Obama: Medicare trust fund will not be used to pay for health care overhaulSeptember 9th, 2009 Obama: 'I will protect Medicare'WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday night promised to protect Medicare and reassured the elderly that Medicare funds would not be used to pay for a health care overhaul. The president said the plan would eliminate billions of dollars in waste and fraud and what he called the "unwarranted subsidies" that go to insurance companies.
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.
Indians have the highest trust in businessJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Trust in business is recovering significantly in some of the world's largest markets with India and China most positive about business and the US rebounding from 10-year lows, according to a new survey. The Edelman Trust Barometer found that at 75 percent, India recorded the highest level of trust in business of any of the six countries surveyed.
Obama says Congress agrees with him on broad health careJuly 23rd, 2009 Obama: Lots of agreement on health overhaulWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says lawmakers and he are in general agreement on important parts of a potential health care overhaul. Obama planned to say Wednesday night that the proposals would add stability to existing plans.
Obama says Civil Rights Act of 1964 opened doors for freedom, more work remainsJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama praises Civil Rights Act's 45th anniversaryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the Civil Rights Act opened doors for freedom but inequities remain on the legislation's 45th anniversary. On Thursday, Obama released a statement praising the 1964 law that ended legal discrimination.
Senator: Obama administration has warned highway construction fund will go broke in AugustJune 2nd, 2009 Senator: Highway fund will go broke in AugustWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is warning that the trust fund that pays for highway construction will go broke in August unless Congress approves an infusion of as much as $7 billion. Sen. Barbara Boxer, the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said at a hearing the administration has told senators the Federal Highway Trust Fund will need an estimated $5 billion to $7 billion to keep current construction projects going.
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.
Six in ten Americans are satisfied with Obama's first 100 days in officeApril 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Six in ten Americans are satisfied with Obama's first 100 days in office
According to a FOX News poll, Obama's job approval rating comes in at 62 percent, down just three points from the 65 percent approval he received after his first week in office. Twenty-nine percent of Americans disapprove.
US admits to having a trust deficit with PakistanApril 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday admitted that there is a trust deficit with Pakistan, and added that both countries are working towards reversing it sooner than later. US State Department spokesman Robert Wood told a regular briefing that both anti-terrorism partners are committed to deal with the issue of trust.
IMF fund to combat money laundering, terrorism financingApril 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will launch a donor-supported trust fund to finance technical assistance in Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). The Multi-Donor Trust Fund - the first in a series of so-called Topical Trust Funds -will start operations on May 1 and provide about US$31 million over five years to contribute to the strengthening of global AML/CFT regimes, using the Fund's proven expertise and infrastructure, the Fund announced Wednesday.
United States taking unabashed ownership of Afghan warMarch 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's decision to deploy an additional 17,000 troops in Afghanistan is part of a strategy to shift the centre of gravity in favour of the Americans. The United States is taking unabashed ownership of the Afghan war after years cooperation with NATO and resentment over unequal burden sharing, the Washington Post reports.
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.
Americans have high hopes, patience for ObamaJanuary 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Americans are confident President-elect Barack Obama can turn the economy around and are prepared to give him years to deal with the crush of problems he faces, a new New York Times/CBS News poll shows
Majorities of Americans did not expect real progress on the economy, healthcare improvements or ending the war in Iraq for at least two years, the poll found ahead of his inauguration as America's first black president Tuesday. While hopes for the new president are extraordinarily high, the poll found, expectations for what Obama will actually be able to accomplish appear to have been tempered by the scale of the nation's problems at home and abroad.
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