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On May 31, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

Face The Nation, 5.31.09 | Â May 31, 2009 Bob Schieffer spoke with Sen. Diane Feinstein, Sen Jon Kyl, The NY Times’ David Brooks and The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward about Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s ability to serve on the Supreme Court. Face The …

Barack Obama criticised for cost of Broadway date (Daily Telegraph)

On May 31, 2009, in Joe Biden, by Federal Voting

President Barack Obama made good on a campaign promise to his wife Michelle by taking her on a Saturday night date in New York only to attract criticism for wasting tax payers’ money in a recession.

In Afghan Valley, a Test for Obama?s Strategy (New York Times)

On May 31, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

The Jalrez Valley, where Americans have reduced violence while improving services, is a test case for President Obama?s counterinsurgency strategy.

Choice of Judge May Aid Obama?s Bipartisan Push (New York Times)

On May 31, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

Early reviews of the Obama presidency agree that he has more successfully changing policy than Washington?s culture, but he has begun altering that narrative.

Obama on cybersecurity: We’re not that prepared

On May 31, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

President Barack Obama on Friday said the U.S. government is “not as prepared” as it should be to respond to disruptions caused by computer or Internet attacks and announced that a new cybersecurity coordinator position would be created inside the …

Obama says he’s shocked, saddened by Tiller death

On May 31, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

WASHINGTON -President Barack Obama says he is shocked and outraged over the killing of an abortion provider at a Kansas church. Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed Sunday morning while he was serving as an usher at a church in Wichita, Kan. The …

Mining Uranium Near the Grand Canyon

On May 31, 2009, in Washington, by Federal Voting

Dear EarthTalk: Are plans to mine uranium near the Grand Canyon, as proposed by the Bush administration in 2008, still underway? — Denton Chase, Half Moon Bay, CA The Obama administration has been quick to overturn several anti-environmental moves …

Obama-Biden Administration Announces More Than $362.8 Million in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants … (U.S. Department of Energy)

On May 31, 2009, in Joe Biden, by Federal Voting

Washington DC — Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Chu today announced Ohio will receive $362,864,409 in weatherization and energy efficiency funding -including $266,781,409 for the Weatherization Assistance Program and $96,083,000 for the State Energy Program.

Obama takes it slow before upcoming busy week (AP via Yahoo! News)

On May 31, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

It was a leisurely weekend for President Barack Obama, whose schedule is about to kick into high gear for domestic and overseas business.

Obama seeks new start with Muslim world (AFP via Yahoo! News)

On May 31, 2009, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

President Barack Obama will journey to the center of Arab-Muslim civilization this week, to begin the daunting task of draining deep mistrust of the United States felt across the Islamic world.

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Barack Obama criticised for cost of Broadway date (Daily Telegraph)

In Afghan Valley, a Test for Obama?s Strategy (New York Times)

Choice of Judge May Aid Obama?s Bipartisan Push (New York Times)

Obama on cybersecurity: We’re not that prepared

Obama says he’s shocked, saddened by Tiller death

Mining Uranium Near the Grand Canyon

Obama-Biden Administration Announces More Than $362.8 Million in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants … (U.S. Department of Energy)

Obama takes it slow before upcoming busy week (AP via Yahoo! News)

Obama seeks new start with Muslim world (AFP via Yahoo! News)

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