Obama says Senate committee passage of health overhaul bill is 'critical milestone'October 13th, 2009 Obama: Senate panel OK 'critical milestone'WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says passage of legislation by a key Senate committee is "a critical milestone" toward getting a health care overhaul this year, but that "now is not the time to pat ourselves on the back."
Obama spoke in the Rose Garden on Tuesday about two hours after the Senate Finance Committee approved its version of health care reform. Obama praised the bill but didn't endorse it over the others that have passed other committees.
Iraq arrests 52 Al Qaeda membersSeptember 21st, 2009 BAGHDAD - Iraqi authorities detained 52 Al Qaeda members Monday, a police source said. The source told reporters that the Al Qaeda members detained in the town of Jurf al-Sakhar, about 30 km south of Baghdad, were behind a series of terrorist attacks against Iraqi security forces as well as civilian targets.
Obama says violence will continue in Iraq but insurgency is doomedJuly 22nd, 2009 Obama says US will keep pledge to leave IraqWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says violence will continue in Iraq, but that the insurgents will fail. Obama met Wednesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki (NEW-ree ahl MAHL-eh-key) at the White House.
Obama says US on schedule to leave Iraq by the end of 2011, now in 'full transition'July 22nd, 2009 Obama says US on schedule to leave Iraq by 2011WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday that despite continuing violence in Iraq, the U.S. is on schedule to remove all troops by the end of 2011.
'Tough days ahead' in Iraq, but US still on schedule to leave in 2011, Obama saysJuly 22nd, 2009 Pullout from Iraq on schedule, Obama saysWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States will stick to its schedule and remove all its troops from Iraq by the end of 2011 even though there will be "tough days ahead."
Standing in the Rose Garden alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Obama said the two nations were in the midst of a "full transition" that would be based on mutual interest and respect. He brushed off some American military complaints that Iraq was placing too many limits on what U.S.
Obama notes some differences in strategy in Iraq but says transition is going smoothlyJuly 22nd, 2009 Obama says transition in Iraq going wellWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says there's been good cooperation between U.S. and Iraqi forces following the end of U.S.
Obama says although 'tough days' are still ahead, US pullout from Iraq still on scheduleJuly 22nd, 2009 Obama says pullout from Iraq on scheduleWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States will stick to its schedule and remove all its troops from Iraq by the end of 2011 even though there will be "tough days ahead."
Standing in the Rose Garden alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Obama said the two nations were in the midst of a "full transition" that would be based on mutual interest and respect. He brushed off some American military complaints that Iraq was placing too many limits on what U.S.
Obama, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to meet next Wednesday at the White HouseJuly 15th, 2009 Obama, Iraqi prime minister to meet next weekWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will meet at the White House next week with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. A statement announcing next Wednesday's visit says the countries are "close partners" in building a sovereign, stable and self-reliant Iraq.
Iran still supports attacks in Iraq: US generalJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The top US military commander in Iraq said Tuesday that Iran continues to back militants responsible for attacks even as the level of support has declined. General Ray Odierno said the training of militants in Iran has continued as has the flow of weapons and ammunition across the border into Iraq.
Obama says Iraqis taking control of cities from US is important step forwardJune 30th, 2009 Obama: Iraqis taking control of cities importantWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says that Iraqi security forces taking control of cities from the United States is an important step toward Iraq's sovereignty and the end of the war. He says Iraqis are rightly treating the day as a cause for celebration.
US commander says Iraqi troops ready to handle urban security after US combat troops withdrawJune 28th, 2009 US commander: Iraqi troops ready for city securityWASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander in Iraq says he believes Iraqi forces are ready to take over when American combat troops pull out of Baghdad and other cities by Tuesday.
19 dead, dozens injured in Iraq blastJune 26th, 2009 BAGHDAD - At least 19 people were killed and 47 injured Friday when a motorbike-mounted bomb exploded in central Baghdad, another in a series of deadly explosions to rip through the Iraqi capital in the past few days. The blast occurred in a market that sells motorbikes in the Bab al-Sheikh area.
Nine killed in fresh bombings in IraqJune 25th, 2009 BAGHDAD - Nine people, including four civilians, were killed in two bombings in Iraq Thursday, a day after a devastating bomb attack in Sadr City which killed 74. In Baghdad's Bayaa district, a bomb blast killed four persons and wounded another nine.
US expects more violence in Iraq ahead of pulloutJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US military believes there will be an upsurge in violence in Iraq ahead of the planned withdrawal of its forces from major Iraqi cities at the end of this month. Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell told reporters Wednesday that violence in Iraq had typically spiked ahead of key dates such as elections and predicted the same for the June 30 pullout.
55 dead in Baghdad market blastJune 24th, 2009 BAGHDAD - At least 55 people were killed and more than 115 wounded Wednesday in a bomb blast in a crowded market here, witnesses said. The explosion took place in the crowded Maridi market in the eastern Sadr City area of the Iraqi capital.
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