Leon T. Hadar: Obama's Mideast Policy: An Unpromising Drive towards a Cost-Effective Pax Americana

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Published Sept. 1, 2010 at 1:55 p.m.

President Barack Obama is continuing to reorient U.S. foreign policy in general, and in the Middle East in particular, along the lines of the ...

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The President And First Lady Mark The Fifth Anniversary Of Hurricane Katrina

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Published Aug. 29, 2010 at 8:14 p.m.

On August 29, 2010, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and members of the Cabinet traveled to New Orleans to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina ...

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Weekly Address: President Obama: As the Combat Mission in Iraq Ends, We Must Pay Tribute to Those Who Have Served

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Published Aug. 28, 2010 at 5:00 a.m.

WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama pledged to uphold the sacred trust the nation has with its troops and veterans as the combat mission in Iraq comes to an end.  The administration is building a 21st century VA, making it easier for veterans with PTSD to receive the benefits they need, funding and implementing a Post-9/11 GI Bill, and devoting new resources to job training and placement to help those veterans looking for work in a tough economy.  The President also

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Weekly Address: President Obama Challenges Politicians Benefiting from Citizens United Ruling to Defend Corporate Influence in Our Elections

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Published Aug. 21, 2010 at 5:00 a.m.

WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, the President urged Republican leaders in Congress to end their obstruction of a bipartisan bill that will reduce the influence wielded by corporations and foreign entities.  The President vowed to continue the fight for reform and transparency, and said elected officials who benefit from corporate or foreign-funded ads should either defend the ads or join the bipartisan effort to stop them ... The full audio of the address is HERE. The video can be

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Seniors Across the Country Join President Obama’s Discussion on Health Reform and Medicare

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Published June 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
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Yesterday, seniors across the country participated in President Obama’s tele-town hall meeting on the Affordable Care Act. Tens of thousands of seniors listened or watched the event while others gathered at more than 100 watch parties, some of which were attended by senior Obama Administration officials ... Watch the full event, with direct links to each question ... At the event, President Obama knocked down the misinformation campaign opponents of reform have been waging for a year. 

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Les résolutions les plus maladroites de l'ONU (MàJ)

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Published June 9, 2010 at 10:58 a.m.
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Le Conseil de Sécurité de l'ONU a addopté ce mercredi 9 juin une nouvelle résolution concernant l'Iran , la quatrième au sujet du programme nucléaire du pays. Selon l'ambassadrice des Etats-Unis à l'ONU, Susan Rice, celle-ci devrait avoir un «impact réel» sur l'Iran ... *** ... Voici la liste des 10 résolutions les plus mal conçues, les plus inutiles ou inefficaces qui ont été adoptées par les 15 Etats membres du Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU. Certaines de ces résolutions

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Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to University Students in Nairobi, Kenya

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Published June 9, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.

Kenyatta International Conference Center ... Nairobi, Kenya ... 10:58 A.M. (local) ... VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Hello, my name is Joe Biden.  I work for Barack Obama.  (Laughter and applause.) ... Now, I know no one in Kenya is familiar with Barack Obama, but I can tell you although for years as a United States senator, I had -- I was on a committee called the Foreign Relations Committee, the chairman, and did a lot of work relating to Africa, I hear about Kenya all the time from Barack

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Message from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Belarus

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Published June 8, 2010 at 5:57 p.m.

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: ... Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.  In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed

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Message from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Western Balkans

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Published June 8, 2010 at 5:49 p.m.

TO THE CONGRESS OF UNITED STATES: ... Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue beyond the anniversary date.  In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6/8/10

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Published June 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: ... James F. Entwistle, Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Department of StateMimi E. Alemayehou, Member, Board of Directors of the African Development FoundationJohnnie Carson, Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation ... President Obama said, “I am proud to nominate such accomplished and dedicated individuals to these

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