Archive for February 26th, 2009
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Dem backlash to Obama tax plan? (Politico)
Politico – When it comes to one of the central tax proposals in President Obama’s budget, he may have more to worry about from his fellow Democrats in Congress than from the Republicans.
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Obama unveils budget blueprint
President Obama on Thursday unveiled a $3 trillion-plus budget that he says will halve the federal deficit by the end of his first term.
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Navigation system, aid to farmers among budget cuts
After promising the American people his team has already found $2 trillion in budget savings by scouring the federal budget, President Obama laid out some of the potential spending cuts in great detail when he unveiled his first blueprint on Thursday.
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Growing hate groups blame Obama, economy
Don Black said he despises Barack Obama. And he said he believes illegal aliens undermine the economic fabric of the United States.
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Obama unveils first budget plan
President Obama on Thursday pulled back the curtain on his first detailed vision of the federal budget, revealing an ambitious plan to reform health care and shift tax burdens while vowing to slash the deficit over the long run.
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The President’s Meeting with Ambassador Stephen Bosworth
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Stocks stumble after rally
Stocks tumbled Thursday, erasing early gains, as investors picked through the health care and banking initiatives in President Obama’s federal budget amid continued worries about the economy.
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Stevens: No White House oath needed for justices (AP)
AP – Justice John Paul Stevens said Thursday Supreme Court justices shouldn’t take their judicial oaths at the White House, calling it “incorrect symbolism” for an independent branch of government. -
Officials: Obama says Iraq pullout by Aug 2010 (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama told lawmakers on Thursday he plans to withdraw most American troops from Iraq by August 2010 but leave tens of thousands behind to advise Iraqi forces and protect U.S. interests, congressional officials said. -
Gates: Family would have to OK photos of war dead (AP)
AP – The Obama administration is reversing an 18-year ban on news coverage of the return of war dead, allowing photographs of flag-covered caskets when families of the fallen troops agree, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday.
