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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Millions of couples, retirees may have to repay …

On April 30, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

WASHINGTON – Millions of Americans enjoying their small windfall from President Barack Obama’s “Making Work Pay” tax credit are in for an unpleasant surprise next spring. The government is going to want some of that money back. The tax credit is …

Bush Strategy Now Obama’s Swine Flu Playbook

On April 30, 2009, in Washington, by Federal Voting

The Obama administration has relied on a Bush-era public health strategy aimed at coordinating its response across an array of government agencies in the week since the first reports of a swine flu outbreak emerged, officials say, as it attempts to …

Missed Obama’s 100 day press conference? Watch it here

On April 30, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

WASHINGTON — On his 100th day in office, President Barack Obama described his tenure as “off to a good start, but it is just a start.” In his third formal presidential news conference, Obama said he was sobered by the sheer breadth and depth of …

Biden Gaffes On Swine Flu

On April 30, 2009, in Washington, by Federal Voting

Joe Biden said Thursday he advised his family to stay off airplanes and subways because of the new swine flu, a remark that forced the vice president’s office to backtrack and prompted one airline official to complain about “fear-mongering.” “I …

Senate defeats anti-foreclosure proposal

On April 30, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday defeated a plan to spare hundreds of thousands of homeowners from foreclosure through bankruptcy, a proposal that President Barack Obama embraced but did little to see through. A dozen …

Analysis: Auto deal extends Obama’s reach, risk

On April 30, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

In forcing a swift bankruptcy on Chrysler, President Barack Obama expanded the risk and reach of the presidency in the hope that the hidebound auto industry will find a way to remake itself. The government’s intervention with Chrysler LLC and General …

Editorial: Obama gets his budget — sort of

On April 30, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

The $3.5 trillion budget outline passed by Congress this week continues under the Democrats a nearly decade-long Republican tradition of red ink and duplicity. To the Republicans’ anger — perhaps because they did the same thing to the Democrats when …

Hour 1: Discussing Chrysler bankruptcy, Limbaugh calls Obama “Supreme …

On April 30, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

We watched President Obama’s press conference last night, and at various moments, we found ourselves surprised, troubled, enchanted, and humbled — surprised that the president didn’t allow Major Garrett to ask him about the tea parties; troubled …

White House Swine Flu: Aide Has Suspected Case

On April 30, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

WASHINGTON ‘” A security aide helping with arrangements during President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Mexico became sick with flu-like symptoms and three members of his family later contracted probable swine flu, the White House said Thursday. The …

Obama backs Chrysler restructuring, even with bankruptcy

On April 30, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

Reporting from Los Angeles and Washington Martin Zimmerman — President Obama announced today that Chrysler had met his conditions for additional federal money to keep the troubled automaker from failing, including forging an alliance with Italy’s …

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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Millions of couples, retirees may have to repay …

Bush Strategy Now Obama’s Swine Flu Playbook

Missed Obama’s 100 day press conference? Watch it here

Biden Gaffes On Swine Flu

Senate defeats anti-foreclosure proposal

Analysis: Auto deal extends Obama’s reach, risk

Editorial: Obama gets his budget — sort of

Hour 1: Discussing Chrysler bankruptcy, Limbaugh calls Obama “Supreme …

White House Swine Flu: Aide Has Suspected Case

Obama backs Chrysler restructuring, even with bankruptcy

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