Archive for January 21st, 2009
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Commentary: Transparency promise is great start
Now, cutting through the bull, and to hear President Obama talk, that’s exactly what he is vowing to do. He announced Wednesday what he called a new era of openness.
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Vowing transparency, Obama OKs ethics guidelines
Promising “a new era of openness in our country,” President Obama signed executive orders Wednesday relating to ethics guidelines for staff members of his administration.
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Senate confirms Clinton as secretary of state (AP)
AP – The Senate confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state Wednesday as President Barack Obama moved to make his imprint on U.S. foreign policy, mobilizing a fresh team of veteran advisers and reaching out to world leaders. The Senate voted 94-2, with Republican Sens. David Vitter of Louisiana and Jim DeMint of South Carolina opposing. -
Sources: Obama to order Guantanamo closed (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama will begin overhauling U.S. national security policy Thursday with orders to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center, review military trials of terror suspects and end harsh interrogations, two government officials said. -
Obama’s whirlwind first day: economy, war and more (AP)
AP – In a first-day whirlwind, President Barack Obama showcased efforts to revive the economy on Wednesday, summoned top military officials to the White House to chart a new course in Iraq and eased into the daunting thicket of Middle East diplomacy. -
Statement of President Obama on the 36th Anniversary of Roe v Wade
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Review of Detention Policy Options
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Closure Of Guantanamo Detention Facilities
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Review of the Detention of Ali Saleh Kahlah
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Ensuring Lawful Interrogations
