Archive for February 16th, 2009
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Air Force One is one ’spiffy ride,’ Obama says
During the first couple of weeks of his presidency, Barack Obama has made good use of his “spiffy” new ride.
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Clinton warns N. Korea on missiles
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said a possible missile launch hinted at by North Korea should not be carried out. -
No formal auto panel announcement pending: White House (Reuters)
Reuters – President Barack Obama will not formally announce his new auto task force on Monday, a White House aid said, clarifying remarks from a spokesman earlier. -
Obama seeks delay in deciding on Rove subpoena (McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON The Obama administration is asking for two more weeks to weigh in on whether former Bush White House officials must testify before Congress about the firings of nine U.S. attorneys.
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Hard times: Drafting a verbal road map (Politico)
Politico – “This is not your ordinary run-of-the-mill recession,” Barack Obama said while pressing Congress to quickly enact a multibillion-dollar stimulus package.
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Saying ‘no’ to Obama is risky, but it’s all Republicans can do (McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON The Republican Party is taking a big risk by looking like the party of “no” at a time when Americans like their new president and badly want the economy fixed.
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Despite Obama pledge, Justice defends Bush secrets (AP)
AP – Despite President Obama’s vow to open government more than ever, the Justice Department is defending Bush administration decisions to keep secret many documents about domestic wiretapping, data collection on travelers and U.S. citizens, and interrogation of suspected terrorists.
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Obama could announce auto task force Monday (Reuters)
Reuters – President Barack Obama could announce his new auto task force later on Monday, his spokesman said. -
Calif. lawmakers resume marathon budget session (AP)
AP – California lawmakers were trying again Monday to approve a $42 billion budget-balancing plan state leaders say is needed to stave off fiscal calamity, but they appeared to be one vote short of passage. -
Readout on the President’s Call to Turkish President Gul and Prime Minister Erdogan
