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and the Big-Money Campaign

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18 GMT

has no choice but to allow “super PACs” to help him in the coming ...

contraceptive mandate has a price

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18 GMT

administration's new mandate that religious organizations pay for their workers' birth control has become a bludgeon for Republican culture warriors, as social issues have surged to the forefront in the presidential campaign. Conservatives who ...

administration grants 10 waivers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18 GMT

administration has given 10 states a waiver from the federal law known as No Child Left Behind -- once a bipartisan hope to raise education standards, but now generally regarded as too cumbersome and draconian. The White House ...

Spotify Playlist: A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Indie and REO Speedwagon

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18 GMT

are country, “raw choral pop” and REO Speedwagon. Yet those are three of the revelations of a Spotify playlist created by the president’s campaign ...

’s Contraception Rule

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18 GMT

administration’s decision to issue a contraception-coverage rule without a broad exemption for religious groups is creating an election-year split among Senate Democrats, with some Catholics in the party joining Republicans in calls ...

Weighed Religious Politics in Contraceptives Decision

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18 GMT

ended months of internal White House debate by siding with a group of mostly female advisers who urged ...

defends gay rights record

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18 GMT

defended his administration's record on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights Thursday, even as he faces renewed questions about his stance on gay marriage in the wake of a federal court decision affirming that a California ...

to back down on birth control

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:18 GMT

to reverse his administration's decision requiring all employers to provide birth control as part of their health plans. There is an exemption for churches and ...

lauds housing, education agreements

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51 GMT

is turning to other topics Thursday in an effort to change the conversation. Even though his Cabinet departments are handling announcements about a landmark settlement ...

Grants Waivers to NCLB and Makes a Bad Situation Worse

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51 GMT

Secretary Arne Duncan is right about the No Child Left Behind law: It is an unmitigated disaster. Signed into law a decade ago by President George W. Bush, NCLB is widely despised for turning schools into testing factories. By mandating that ...

playlist: From Jennifer Hudson to the Boss to Aretha to ELO to Ledisi

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51 GMT

slipped into a speech during a Jan. 19 fund-raising event at the famed Apollo Theater. Not only did the YouTube clip of the singer-in ...

Obama defends gay rights record - Politico (blog)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:15 GMT

Washington Times

Obama defends gay rights record
Politico (blog)
By BYRON TAU | President Obama defended his administration's record on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights Thursday, even as he faces renewed questions about his stance on gay marriage in the wake of a federal court decision affirming ...
Obama tells gay and lesbian supporters more work to be done but he couldn't be ... Washington Post
Obama tells gay donors more work to be done CBS News
Obama, No Same-Sex Marriage Supporter, Solicits Cash at Home of Lesbian Couple ABC News (blog)

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Obama and the Big-Money Campaign - New York Times

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:26 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Obama and the Big-Money Campaign
New York Times
President Obama has no choice but to allow “super PACs” to help him in the coming election. He has expressed his disdain for the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision on many occasions. But if he is to have a fighting chance of winning this election ...
Barack Obama's Super PAC Embrace Is Secretly Loved Inside The Beltway Huffington Post
Bloomberg View: For the Fed, Better Can't Be Good Enough; Obama, Super-PAC Man BusinessWeek
Mixed reactions among Democrats to Obama super PAC move Politico (blog)
Los Angeles Times
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Obama's Jobs Bounce - New York Times (blog)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:26 GMT

Slate Magazine

Obama's Jobs Bounce
New York Times (blog)
By NATE SILVER It looks as though Barack Obama may already be deriving some political benefit from the release of last week's favorable jobs report. Gallup's daily tracking of Mr. Obama's approval rating registered at 49 percent when the poll was ...
Obama's Approval Numbers Climb Wall Street Journal (blog)
Obama Job Approval Hits Highest Level Since June in Gallup Poll BusinessWeek
What to watch in Obama's approval numbers Washington Post (blog)
Slate Magazine - Fox News
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Obama tells gay donors more work to be done

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:19 GMT

President Barack Obama told gay and lesbian supporters at a big-ticket fundraiser Thursday that there's more work to do to ensure fairness for all, but he said he "couldn't be prouder" of his track record for them.

Man accused of threatening Obama faces new charge - Newsday

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55 GMT

Man accused of threatening Obama faces new charge
Newsday
Nation Newsday > News > Nation Man accused of threatening Obama faces new charge Originally published: February 9, 2012 7:51 PM Updated: February 9, 2012 8:38 PM By The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - (AP) -- An Uzbekistan national charged with ...

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Obama, No Same-Sex Marriage Supporter, Solicits Cash at Home of Lesbian Couple

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:26 GMT

President Obama, who has opposed same-sex marriage but is said to be “evolving” on the issue, this evening is attending a fundraiser at the home of a lesbian couple whose 2008 Chicago nuptials were described in a local paper as the “wedding of the season.”...

Obama birth control policy splits Democrats amid signs White House seeks a way out - Washington Post

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:23 GMT

Politico

Obama birth control policy splits Democrats amid signs White House seeks a way out
Washington Post
WASHINGTON — Democrats are deeply divided over President Barack Obama's new rule that religious schools and hospitals must provide insurance for free birth control to their employees amid fresh signs that the administration was scrambling for a way ...
Obama's Contraception-Coverage Rule Creates Split Among Senate Democrats Bloomberg
Obama contraception rule fight marks culture wars' return Politico
Bishops Were Prepared for Battle Over Birth Control Coverage New York Times
ABC News (blog)
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Left wary of Obama's mortgage victory - Politico

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:17 GMT

Politico

Left wary of Obama's mortgage victory
Politico
For the Teddy Roosevelt-style populist message President Barack Obama's putting together for his reelection campaign, Thursday's $26 billion mortgage settlement with the nation's five largest banks has the potential to be a very big stick.
Obama announces deal for US homeowners Sky News Australia
Obama hails bank settlement; broader impact unclear News & Observer

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Obama hails Italian PM in talks on euro crisis

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09 GMT

US President Barack Obama praised Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti on Thursday, saying he was boosting confidence across Europe and world markets with his economic rescue program.

Obama praises Italian leader's economic efforts

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:54 GMT

Eager for Europe to contain its economic troubles, President Barack Obama praised Italian Premier Mario Monti on Thursday for his efforts to lead Italy out of its fiscal quagmire. The president said Monti has boosted confidence in Italy throughout Europe and in the marketplace.

Michelle Obama marks 2nd year of obesity campaign - CBS News

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:30 GMT

New York Times (blog)

Michelle Obama marks 2nd year of obesity campaign
CBS News
First lady Michelle Obama during a Let's Move event with children from Iowa schools, Feb. 9, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo) DES MOINES, Iowa - She did some wild arm swings, sharp robotic turns and pulsing fist pumps. Michelle Obama busted out a ...
In Iowa, Michelle Obama Says, 'Let's Move!' New York Times (blog)
Michelle Obama Kicks Off 'Let's Move' Tour With Iowa Pep Rally Wall Street Journal (blog)
Michelle Obama celebrates two years of 'Let's Move!' USA TODAY (blog)
Los Angeles Times - Washington Post - Boston.com
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Obama Says Europe Needs Strong Firewall, Growth Plan - BusinessWeek

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:53 GMT

USA TODAY

Obama Says Europe Needs Strong Firewall, Growth Plan
BusinessWeek
9 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said Europe needs a stronger firewall to prevent the debt crisis from spreading and a plan for economic growth, as he lauded “very effective” steps Italy has taken. Obama spoke after meeting at the White House ...
Obama praises Italian leader's economic efforts Boston.com
Obama, Italy PM talk about European economy, Syria USA TODAY

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Conservatives: Romney's OK if Obama is alternative - San Francisco Chronicle

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:42 GMT

ABC News

Conservatives: Romney's OK if Obama is alternative
San Francisco Chronicle
Not a single person, however, said he or she would not support Romney if he seems best-positioned to beat President Barack Obama in November. "Whoever is against Obama, I will vote for that person, no matter what," said Carol Kitson, 57, of Houston.
Obama May Waive Away Contraception Uproar; Question for CPAC: What's a ... Fox News

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Obama grants 10 states leeway on education law - Chicago Tribune

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:14 GMT

USA TODAY

Obama grants 10 states leeway on education law
Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he was granting 10 states exemptions from parts of the "No Child Left Behind" education law, a move that could prove popular in an election year with parents and teachers who have ...
Obama: 10 states to receive No Child Left Behind waivers Washington Post
Obama frees 10 states from No Child Left Behind USA TODAY
Obama Frees 10 States From “No Child” Education-Testing Rules BusinessWeek
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Obama Contraceptives Mandate Losing Senate Democrats

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:33 GMT

A handful of Senate Democrats have split with President Obama’s controversial birth-control mandate and slammed the administration’s requirement that church-affiliated employers cover contraceptives. The five Democrats in the Senate expressing concern about some parts of the administration’s policy include, most recently, Sens. Ben Nelson of Nebraska and...

Campaigning on Contraception: Obama's Calculus

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:11 GMT

While the Obama administration has bungled its case for a new contraception mandate and faces mounting pressure to backtrack, many Democrats believe the debate will yield a net positive for the president in his quest for a second term. “There are people on both sides...

What Obama's Super PAC and Romney's Taxes Have in Common

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:16 GMT

Obama's a hypocrite. Romney's a tax evader. Get used to hearing these charges, because they'll be repeated throughout the presidential campaign, with ever-increasing volume.

Obama’s condom move chokes Hispanic vote

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:42 GMT

President Barack Obama’s campaign to woo growing Hispanic communities in southern states being thwarted by his simultaneous campaign to regulate their neighborhood churches, both Catholic and evangelical.

Analysis: Obama contraceptive mandate has a price

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:31 GMT

The Obama administration's new mandate that religious organizations pay for their workers' birth control has become a bludgeon for Republican culture warriors, as social issues have surged to the forefront in the presidential campaign.

Obama Bounces Back in Swing State Virginia

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:22 GMT

President Obama’s standing with voters in Virginia has bounced back in the past month and a half, with a new poll putting him ahead of all potential GOP rivals for the first time in this election. In hypothetical general election matchups, Obama bests Mitt Romney...