Archive for February 13th, 2009
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9/11 widow among Buffalo flight victims
President Obama on Friday praised Beverly Eckert, the widow of a September 11 victim and a prominent post-9/11 activist, who was one of the passengers who died in a plane crash outside Buffalo, New York.
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Obama proposals mostly intact in bill (Politico)
Politico – Most of President Obama’s signature initiatives won major funding in the compromise stimulus package Congress passed Friday, further tying the legislation to the president in a way that could benefit him if the economy recovers—and hurt him if it doesn’t.
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Congress sends $787 billion stimulus to Obama (Reuters)
Reuters – The U.S. Congress, handing President Barack Obama a major legislative victory, approved on Friday a $787 billion stimulus bill that aims to rush emergency government spending and tax cuts to a nation in the grip of a severe recession. -
Senate Clears Stimulus Package Without a Vote to Spare (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – The Senate cleared a $787.2 billion economic stimulus measure Friday night, sending the massive tax cut and spending package to President Obama for his signature.
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Senate GOP-ers criticize outreach efforts (Politico)
Politico – Senate Republicans were impressed with President Obama’s early efforts to court them: the visits to the Hill, the invitations to the White House, the cocktail parties and lunches.
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Kisses unleash chemicals that ease stress levels (AP)
AP – “Chemistry look what you’ve done to me,” Donna Summer crooned in Science of Love, and so, it seems, she was right. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a panel of scientists examined the mystery of what happens when hearts throb and lips lock. Kissing, it turns out, unleashes chemicals that ease stress hormones in both sexes and encourage bonding in men, though not so much in women. -
Who’s hurt the most? Obama or Gregg?
President Obama is vowing the loss of a Republican in his Cabinet will not stop his efforts to bridge the partisan divide.
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President and First Lady to Host Concert Honoring Stevie Wonder in the East Room
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President and First Lady to Host Concert Honoring Stevie Wonder in the East Room
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Obama regrets missing Spanish king’s trip to US (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama told Spain’s King Juan Carlos on Friday he’s sorry he will miss the king’s upcoming visit to Florida, the White House said.
