Obama invites tribal leaders to attend White House conference on Nov. 5October 12th, 2009 Obama invites tribal leaders to Nov. WH conferenceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is inviting Native American leaders to a White House conference on Nov.
AP source: White House picks Colorado official to oversee nation's forest programsSeptember 10th, 2009 AP source: Obama picks Colo. official for forestsWASHINGTON — Congressional aides say the Obama administration has chosen a Colorado natural resources official to be the new agriculture undersecretary in charge of the U.S.
White House picks Colorado official to oversee nation's forest programsSeptember 10th, 2009 Obama picks Colorado official to oversee forestsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama Thursday chose a Colorado natural resources official to be the new agriculture undersecretary in charge of the U.S. Forest Service.
3 held for killing spotted deerSeptember 4th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Three people have been arrested for killing two spotted deer in a protected forest in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, an official said Friday. The men were nabbed Thursday along with the carcasses of the animal following a joint operation by police and forest department officials.
Hampton Roads Bankshares withdraws proposed public stock offeringAugust 19th, 2009 Hampton Roads Bankshares withdraws stock offeringNORFOLK, Va. — Bank holding company Hampton Roads Bankshares Inc.
White House hopes police officer, scholar in racial controversy visit DC for beer with ObamaJuly 27th, 2009 White House hopes Gates, Crowley come for beerWASHINGTON — The White House says plans are under way for the police officer and professor at the center of a racial controversy to join President Barack Obama for a beer. Spokesman Robert Gibbs says he hopes Sgt.
White House: Too soon for nations to end economic stimulus effortsJuly 8th, 2009 L'AQUILA, Italy — The White House says it's not quite time for industrialized nations to pull the plug on economic stimulus efforts. Economic adviser Mike Froman said Wednesday that world leaders gathered at a G-8 summit in Italy will seek a balance between continuing to stimulate sluggish economies and looking for exit strategies.
Obama administration agrees that industrialized nations should reduce greenhouse gas emissionsJuly 8th, 2009 Obama administration agrees on greenhouse gas cutsL'AQUILA, Italy — The Obama administration says it agrees that industrialized nations should sharply reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over the next four decades. White House officials said Wednesday that the administration supports a goal of an 80 percent greenhouse gas reduction from industrialized nations by 2050.
Italy's prime minister to visit the White House June 15 before next month's G-8June 6th, 2009 Italy's prime minister to visit the White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will welcome Italy's prime minister to the White House. The president and Silvio Berlusconi will meet on June 15 to discuss preparations for the Group of Eight Summit in L'Aquila, Italy, next month.
Homeland Security intelligence nominee drops out of consideration over ties to CIA tacticsJune 5th, 2009 Intelligence pick bows out over CIA tactic tiesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's pick for intelligence chief at the Homeland Security Department withdrew from consideration Friday amid questions about his role in the CIA's interrogations of suspected terrorists. Philip Mudd was scheduled to appear next week before senators considering his nomination as undersecretary of intelligence and analysis.
DHS nominee drops out of consideration for top intel post over ties to CIA tacticsJune 5th, 2009 DHS nominee drops out over ties to CIA tacticsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's pick to be the top intelligence chief at the Homeland Security Department withdrew from consideration Friday after questions were raised about his role in the CIA's interrogations of terrorism suspects. Philip Mudd was scheduled next week to face senators considering his nomination as undersecretary of intelligence and analysis at Homeland Security.
AP Source: Choice to head Obama's Homeland's intel effort tied to CIA enhanced interrogationJune 4th, 2009 AP Source: Obama nominee tied to CIA interrogationWASHINGTON — The Obama administration's pick for a top intelligence post at the Homeland Security Department has ties to the CIA's harsh interrogation program, a congressional aide said. This could become an issue during Philip Mudd's confirmation hearing, which is expected next week.
MADD official tapped by White House to lead highway safety agency withdrawsMay 12th, 2009 Obama pick for highway safety post withdrawsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's choice to lead a federal highway safety agency has withdrawn his name for the post, the White House said Tuesday. The Obama administration said in April it intended to nominate Chuck Hurley to become the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
House transportation committee chairman wants mileage-based tax to pay for highway programsApril 28th, 2009 Top lawmaker wants mileage-based tax on vehiclesWASHINGTON — A House committee chairman said Tuesday that he wants Congress to enact a mileage-based tax on cars and trucks to pay for highway programs now rather than wait years to test the idea. Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., said he believes the technology exists to implement a mileage tax.
White House says Sri Lanka's government must stop shelling 'safe zone' in nation's civil warApril 25th, 2009 WH: Sri Lanka must stop shelling neutral areasWASHINGTON — The White House says the government of Sri Lanka must stop shelling neutral areas and allow international aid groups to work during the nation's civil war. The White House on Friday said Washington is "deeply concerned about the plight of innocent civilians caught up in the conflict." The White House says civilians should be allowed to leave the combat zone, and journalists should be allowed to report on the violence.
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