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Libya Rebels Push West, Take Back Key Oil Town From Gaddafi Forces

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Barack Obama and USA

AL-EGILA, Libya (AP) — Libyan rebels took back a key oil town and pushed westward Sunday toward the capital, seizing momentum from the international airstrikes that tipped the balance away from Muammar Gaddafi’s military. ( SCROLL DOWN FOR LIVE UPDATES ) Brega, a main oil export terminal in eastern Libya, fell after a skirmish late Saturday and rebel forces moved swiftly west, seizing the tiny desert town of Al-Egila – a collection of houses and a gas station – on their way to the massive oil refining complex of Ras Lanouf Continue reading →

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Obama’s Libya Policy Makes Strange Bedfellows Of Congressional Critics

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Barack Obama and USA

WASHINGTON — As the United States expands its military imprint on the international intervention into Libyan airspace, members of Congress have begun sounding the alarm over the lack of regard being paid by the president to the legal and advisory roles of the legislative branch. Continue reading →

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James Denselow: Syria: Washington’s New Direction

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Barack Obama and USA

The election of Barack Obama promised a fresh start between Washington and Damascus — a necessary new beginning, after the deterioration of relations under the administration of George W. Bush. Continue reading →

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Cliff Schecter: Senator John McCain’s Born Identity

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Barack Obama and USA

Note: First an appearance on Lawrence O’Donnell’s The Last Word on this topic, below my weekly column at AJE What does he want? Revenge Continue reading →

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Brian Bond: Ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Barack Obama and USA

Today, I had one of those “once in a lifetime” moments. ?As I sat in the Senate Gallery with my bosses, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Tina Tchen, I saw history being made as the US Senate voted 65 to 31 to pass the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010. Continue reading →

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Dave Astor: Obama: ‘Yes We Can’ Surrender to the GOP

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Barack Obama and USA

Barack Obama’s constant caving to nasty conservatives is emboldening Republicans who doubt the president will draw a line in the sand on anything other than a beach. So, over the next few months, we may see the following GOP demands and Obama capitulations: — Republicans insist that tax cuts for the rich last through eternity. Obama prefers that tax cuts expire when the “Andy Capp” comic strip is finally funny — which may take longer than eternity Continue reading →

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Daphne Eviatar: Wikileaks Cables Reveal Deep Repercussions of Bush Torture Policy

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Barack Obama and USA

So far, the 251,287 secret State Department cables leaked by Wikileaks have been more embarrassing to the United States than particularly revealing. But one exchange between U.S. Continue reading →

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Despite security row, Chavan to receive Obama – Oneindia

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Barack Obama and USA

NDTV.com Despite security row, Chavan to receive Obama Oneindia This comes after Chavan had hinted at boycotting all functions graced by American President Barack Obama after he and his deputy Chhagan Bhujbal along with … Continue reading →

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Obama & Bo Travel To Martha’s Vineyard For Vacation Kick-Off (PHOTOS)

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Barack Obama and USA

And they’re off! President Obama and First Pooch Bo rode Air Force One on Thursday afternoon to Martha’s Vineyard, where they were to meet First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia. This marks the first family’s second summer vacation on the New England island, where they will stay in a rental home for 11 days. See photos of the Obamas’ Vineyard vacation last year . Continue reading →

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Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan CEOs NOT Invited To Signing Of Financial Reform Bill

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Barack Obama and USA

When President Obama signs legislation that’s being called the most sweeping set of reforms to hit the financial industry since the 1930s, some very prominent bankers will not be present. Politico’s “Morning Money” reported yesterday that the Obama administration did not extend invitations to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd Blankfein for the Dodd-Frank bill signing ceremony today in Washington D.C. Industry sources told Politico that they found the decision “bizarre.” Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit will be among the 400 or so invitees, the Washington Post notes, as will Cam Fine, the head of the Independent Community Bankers of America. Continue reading →

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