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Presidential Debate #2: What To Expect; Where To Watch

Mike Hendren — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:39:58 +0000

Debate # 2: Obama vs. Romney, town hall style!

President Obama, Congressional Leaders Reach Debt Deal, Plan to Face Vote

Stephanie Berning — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:10:54 +0000

President Barack Obama said Sunday night that he and Congressional leaders had reached a debt deal that cuts trillions in federal spending. The debt ceiling plan was set to face a vote on Monday in hopes of enacting it before a Tuesday deadline, thus averting default, The New York Times reported.

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Recent Poll Finds Americans Not Happy With The Obama Administration

NewsTalk 1290 — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:22:13 +0000

Remember the American dream? Well, it might be a distant memory, if one survey is to be believed.

A new poll of 600 Americans found citizens are upset about several issues.

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Local Anchor Accidentally Reports President Obama Is Dead

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:26:29 +0000

When breaking news occurs, mistakes are bound to be had.

Unfortunately, one local news anchor for Washington, D.C., Fox affiliate WTTG learned this the hard way last night while reporting on the killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden.

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Budget Compromise Avoids Government Shutdown – President's Weekly Address

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:33:27 +0000

After weeks of negotiations, President Obama and Congress finally came to an agreement regarding the United States budget. I understand that getting the budget right is an important task for our government, but toeing the line with an impending government shutdown seems a little risky. The collateral damage that would occur if the government actually shut down would cause tremendous economic pain when a lot of Americans are already feeling the pressures of a less than stellar economy. Thankfully the government will not be shut down - this time.

Watch President Obama's Weekly Address with his thoughts regarding the budget compromise.

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Obama Makes Appearance At The Oscars, But Why?

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:19:47 +0000

President Obama made a surprise appearance in a taped clip during the Academy Awards Sunday night (Feb. 27th). In the clip he let the world know that his favorite movie song was "As Time Goes By." which was featured in the classic movie 'Casablanca'
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State Of The Union 2011 [PHOTOS]

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:27:34 +0000

President Obama gave his State Of The Union speech last night. With a mixed seating arrangement for Democrats and Republicans, the atmosphere and feel of the room seemed to be much different than in the past
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Obama's 2011 State of the Union [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:16:47 +0000

President Obama's 2011 State of the Union (titled "Winning the Future") focused heavily on all political parties working together -- Republican and Democrat congress members even watched in a mixed seating arrangement, rather than occupying separate sections of the House. Obama also announced his administration would move forward with health care reform, work on immigration law, build infrastructure to help us compete with advanced nations like China, and make a serious effort to reduce the national deficit, among other topics. Watch the full speech after the jump:
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President Obama: Memorial In Arizona

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:11:47 +0000

President Obama traveled to Arizona yesterday where he spoke at the memorial event for the victims of the tragic shooting in Tuscon. Watch his entire speech below.