Barack Obama Torture Lessons: New Book Details Clashes With Bush's CIA DirectorHuffington PostBarack Obama railed against the intelligence programs implemented under President George W. Bush and vowed to end practices like extraordinary rendition and the "enhanced interrogation techniques" that many considered torture.and more »Google News
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IBNLive.comDefense budget debate touches on Afghanistan, NASCARReutersBy David Alexander | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - War-weary lawmakers nudged President Barack Obama to speed the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan on Thursday but Republicans blocked a big debate on the issue ahead of a NATO summit to chart the way …House GOP defense bill challenges Obama policyGoErie.comall 605 news articles »
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The GuardianObama Renews Myanmar Sanctions, Eases Some Investment CurbsWall Street Journal (blog)By Samuel Rubenfeld President Barack Obama renewed on Thursday the US national emergency against Myanmar that grants the administration power to impose sanctions on the country, but an official said some restrictions would be lifted.Barack Obama eases sanctions, names new US ambassador to MyanmarThe AustralianObama Extends Myanmar Sanctions to Keep Pressure for DemocracyBloombergUS eases economic sanctions to reward MyanmarThe Associated PressWashington Post -The Guardianall 846 news articles »
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NOLA.comProfiles of Obama's 2 nominees to the Federal Reserve boardWashington PostProfiles of President Barack Obama's two nominees to the seven-member Federal Reserve Board who were confirmed by the Senate on Thursday. JEREMY STEIN Born: Oct. 17, 1960 Education: Graduated from Princeton in 1983 and earned a PhD in economics from …Senate confirms 2 Federal Reserve board nomineesThe Associated PressSenate confirms two Fed nomineesPoliticoUS Senate Confirms Two Nominees To Fed BoardWall Street JournalNOLA.com -MarketWatchall 294 news articles »
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The Associated PressMitt Romney Attacks Obama for Failing to Cut Debt Amassed Under BushWashington PostMay 17 (Bloomberg) — Mitt Romney, attacking President Barack Obama for the second consecutive day for swelling US deficits, said the president has done “almost nothing to fix†the debt amassed over eight years by former President George W. Bush.Romney Campaign Chair: Obama Plays Hypocritical Debt Blame GameNewsMax.comPresident Obama raised $44M for re-election in April –falls$10M short of …New York Daily NewsObama campaign unveils $43.6 million April fundraising figureABC NewsPolitico -The Associated Pressall 4,998 news articles »
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Washington TimesLeader of Obama's former church defends president on gay marriageOregonLive.comCHICAGO _ The leader of President Barack Obama's former church in Chicago has come out against statements by other African-American clergy who condemned the president's endorsement last week of same-sex marriage. The Rev. Otis Moss III, the senior …Marriage, gay marriage and moralityPoliticoPoll: Most Americans support gay marriagemsnbc.comPRUDEN: Creepy-crawlies for the evolved ObamaWashington TimesOklahoma Daily -allvoicesall 4,425 news articles »
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CBS NewsObama Lunch With Boehner Ends With Standoff Over BudgetBusinessWeekBy James Rowley and Kathleen Hunter on May 17, 2012 The lunch meeting between President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner had the trappings of collegiality as they munched on hoagie sandwiches and potato chips from a local deli.Divisions persist in Congress as President Obama holds meeting on economyBoston HeraldObama calls for help for small businessesAiken StandardObama calls on Congress to help small businessesThe Associated PressPolitico -ABC Newsall 1,118 news articles »
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The GuardianObama, Hollande Meet for First Time Before G-8BusinessWeekBy Margaret Talev and Helene Fouquet on May 17, 2012 President Barack Obama meets today with France's new Socialist president and self-described “normal†guy in a test for US-French relations as Obama tries to shape European economic and military …Barack Obama and François Hollande: new style, same substanceThe Guardianall 3,947 news articles »
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The Associated PressRomney Rejects Wright-Based Attack as He Decries Obama TacticsBloombergA Republican strategist's plan to air racially tinged ads against President Barack Obama drew rebukes from Mitt Romney and other Republicans while sparking a fresh debate over what — if anything — is off-limits in the presidential race.Rahm blasts plan to attack Obama by Super PAC linked to RickettsesChicago Sun-TimesRomney denounces idea of Obama-Wright campaign adsThe Associated PressRomney, Obama camps swap charges of 'character assassination;' GOP group …Washington PostABC News -Christian Science Monitorall 2,044 news articles »
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USA TODAYObama, Hollande to press euro crisis remedies at G8ReutersBy Laura MacInnis and Jeff Mason | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will seek to cement a bond with France's new leader at the White House on Friday before heading to Camp David for a G8 summit where he is set to press Europe to do more to …Obama's home-turf summits will test his leverageFox NewsAfghanistan, economy top the agenda as Obama hosts world leadersABC NewsObama, world leaders kick off four days of summits FridayChicago Sun-Timesall 812 news articles »
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