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Obama: Nation Will Stand With Oklahoma “As Long As It Takes”
“Our prayers are with the people of Oklahoma today,” Obama said, “and we’ll back up those prayers with deeds for as long as it takes.”
President Obama to Speak on Oklahoma Disaster
(WASHINGTON) — President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday.
Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, ordering federal aid to …
White House Press Secretary Still In The Hot Seat
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney started a new week much as he ended the last one—under assault from all sides of the White House press corps
Amid Scandals, White House Sends Out New Message Point Man
White House senior advisor Dan Pfeiffer did the “Full Ginsberg” on Sunday as he embraces his role as protector of the Obama brand.
Obama Discusses Race, Fatherhood, Responsibility at Morehouse College (Transcript Included)
“Laws, hearts and minds have been changed to the point where someone who looks like you can serve as President,” said Obama
Obama Talks Jobs, Says Politics Misplace Focus
(WASHINGTON) — President Barack Obama is calling attention to his economic proposals and efforts to expand the middle class.
In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama says the U.S. should focus on attracting good jobs, educating workers and ensuring workers get paid a decent living.
Obama has been pushing those priorities …
Despite President Obama’s Optimism, No Quick Fix Likely For IRS
On Capitol Hill, Republicans make clear that they will not be rushed in their investigations
Dems Rally Behind White House on Benghazi
(WASHINGTON) — Democrats rallied behind President Barack Obama in the long-running, bitter dispute over the administration’s handling of the Benghazi attack, arguing that the White House’s latest email disclosure undermines Republican claims of a cover-up.
“Let’s be honest about what’s happening here,” Foreign Relations Committee …
Obama: IRS Acting Commissioner Has Resigned
(WASHINGTON) — President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced the resignation of the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following a controversy over the agency’s targeting of conservative political groups.
Obama, who has been criticized for appearing passive in his response to the matter, declared, “I am angry about it” and …
Obama to Speak on IRS Matter
(WASHINGTON) — President Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver a statement at 6 p.m. regarding the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of conservative groups for special review.
The president will make his remarks after discussing the IRS matter with Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew and his top deputy, Neil Wolin.
Obama has been …
Read: Newly Released Benghazi Emails
The White House released 100 pages of e-mails Wednesday in a bid to quell critics who say President Barack Obama and his aides played politics following the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya
What’s Biden Buying?
It’s expensive to be the father of the bride