Commerce nominee withdraws, cites 'irresolvable conflicts'
By Mimi Hall and John Fritze, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — President Obama called it "something of a surprise" after Republican Sen. Judd Gregg withdrew his name from consideration as Commerce secretary Thursday, leaving the White House scrambling to fill a second empty Cabinet slot.
"The truth, you know, Mr. Gregg approached us with interest and seemed enthusiastic," Obama told The State-Journal Register of Springfield, Ill., before speaking at a dinner honoring Abraham Lincoln.
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Friday, February 6, 2009
McCain: 'Move beyond' disappointment
McCain: 'Move beyond' disappointment
PHOENIX — In the shadow of desert mountains, Republican John McCain warmly congratulated President-elect Barack Obama late Tuesday and urged the nation to rally around its new president.
"It's natural, tonight, to feel some disappointment," McCain said at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, flanked by running mate Sarah Palin, his wife, Cindy, and other family members. "But tomorrow, we must move beyond it and work together to get our country moving again."
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PHOENIX — In the shadow of desert mountains, Republican John McCain warmly congratulated President-elect Barack Obama late Tuesday and urged the nation to rally around its new president.
"It's natural, tonight, to feel some disappointment," McCain said at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, flanked by running mate Sarah Palin, his wife, Cindy, and other family members. "But tomorrow, we must move beyond it and work together to get our country moving again."
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Michelle Obama keeps focus on her family
Michelle Obama keeps focus on her family
CHICAGO — On the day she became the next first lady, Michelle Obama worked her usual double shift: campaigner and mom.
As she has since her husband, Democrat Barack Obama, started running for president 20 months ago, Michelle Obama toggled on Tuesday between campaigning and wrangling the couple's two daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7.
She voted with her husband, greeted by news reporters and a long line of voters. She took so long to fill out the paper ballot that Barack Obama joked afterward, "I had to check to see who she was voting for." Then she dropped her children at school
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CHICAGO — On the day she became the next first lady, Michelle Obama worked her usual double shift: campaigner and mom.
As she has since her husband, Democrat Barack Obama, started running for president 20 months ago, Michelle Obama toggled on Tuesday between campaigning and wrangling the couple's two daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7.
She voted with her husband, greeted by news reporters and a long line of voters. She took so long to fill out the paper ballot that Barack Obama joked afterward, "I had to check to see who she was voting for." Then she dropped her children at school
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Analysis: Obama tries to keep political tone civil
Analysis: Obama tries to keep political tone civil
WASHINGTON — He's had Democrats and Republicans over for cocktails, reached out to Muslims on an Arab TV network and tried to show sensitivity when issuing a decision on abortion funding. And on Sunday, he's having members of Congress over to the White House to watch the Super Bowl.
In just 10 days in office, President Obama has taken a host of steps to tamp down the often-harsh political tone in Washington and fulfill his promise to preside over a new era of civility.
"I cannot remember any president coming in so determined to do all the little things to change the tone in Washington," American University political scientist Allan Lichtman says.
Whether the effort will work remains to be seen. Virtually every president vows to try. Few succeed.
"Every one of them tries to set a tone that's friendlier, more open, more inviting," says University of Texas presidential historian Bruce Buchanan. "But people get past the kumbaya moments and they start arguing policy. And then the question is whether you can do it civilly."
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WASHINGTON — He's had Democrats and Republicans over for cocktails, reached out to Muslims on an Arab TV network and tried to show sensitivity when issuing a decision on abortion funding. And on Sunday, he's having members of Congress over to the White House to watch the Super Bowl.
In just 10 days in office, President Obama has taken a host of steps to tamp down the often-harsh political tone in Washington and fulfill his promise to preside over a new era of civility.
"I cannot remember any president coming in so determined to do all the little things to change the tone in Washington," American University political scientist Allan Lichtman says.
Whether the effort will work remains to be seen. Virtually every president vows to try. Few succeed.
"Every one of them tries to set a tone that's friendlier, more open, more inviting," says University of Texas presidential historian Bruce Buchanan. "But people get past the kumbaya moments and they start arguing policy. And then the question is whether you can do it civilly."
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Paterson Picks Gillibrand as NY's Next U.S. Senator
Paterson Picks Gillibrand as NY's Next U.S. Senator
By MICHAEL GORMLEY
Associated Press Writer
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gov. David Paterson has picked Democratic U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to fill New York's vacant U.S. Senate seat, an aide to the governor said early Friday, a day after Caroline Kennedy abruptly withdrew from consideration.
Gillibrand, a second-term lawmaker from upstate New York, will be named to fill the seat vacated when Hillary Rodham Clinton resigned to become secretary of state in the Obama administration, the aide said, speaking on condition of anonymity because an announcement hadn't been made. An announcement was scheduled for later Friday.
Gillibrand's office didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.
She was considered one of the top contenders in Paterson's selection process, along with Kennedy and state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
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By MICHAEL GORMLEY
Associated Press Writer
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gov. David Paterson has picked Democratic U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to fill New York's vacant U.S. Senate seat, an aide to the governor said early Friday, a day after Caroline Kennedy abruptly withdrew from consideration.
Gillibrand, a second-term lawmaker from upstate New York, will be named to fill the seat vacated when Hillary Rodham Clinton resigned to become secretary of state in the Obama administration, the aide said, speaking on condition of anonymity because an announcement hadn't been made. An announcement was scheduled for later Friday.
Gillibrand's office didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.
She was considered one of the top contenders in Paterson's selection process, along with Kennedy and state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
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Officials: Obama to reverse abortion policy
Officials: Obama to reverse abortion policy
WASHINGTON - Officials say President Barack Obama will sign an executive order Friday ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that promote or perform abortion.
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorize to pre-empt Obama's announcement.
The so-called "Mexico City policy" bans U.S. taxpayer money from going to international family planning groups that either offer abortions or provide information, counseling or referrals about abortion. It is also known as the "global gag rule," because it prohibits taxpayer funding for groups that even talk about abortion if there is an unplanned pregnancy.
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WASHINGTON - Officials say President Barack Obama will sign an executive order Friday ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that promote or perform abortion.
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorize to pre-empt Obama's announcement.
The so-called "Mexico City policy" bans U.S. taxpayer money from going to international family planning groups that either offer abortions or provide information, counseling or referrals about abortion. It is also known as the "global gag rule," because it prohibits taxpayer funding for groups that even talk about abortion if there is an unplanned pregnancy.
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Bush warns of U.S. enemies in farewell address
Bush warns of U.S. enemies in farewell address
WASHINGTON — President Bush used his farewell address Thursday to stress that the nation has not suffered a major terrorist attack since Sept. 11, 2001. But the threat remains, he said, and will be President-elect Barack Obama's biggest challenge.
"Our enemies are patient and determined to strike again," Bush said in a nationally televised address from the White House.
Bush, who listed the Iraq war as one of his efforts to combat terrorism, said he understands disagreement with some "tough decisions" he made, "but I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions."
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WASHINGTON — President Bush used his farewell address Thursday to stress that the nation has not suffered a major terrorist attack since Sept. 11, 2001. But the threat remains, he said, and will be President-elect Barack Obama's biggest challenge.
"Our enemies are patient and determined to strike again," Bush said in a nationally televised address from the White House.
Bush, who listed the Iraq war as one of his efforts to combat terrorism, said he understands disagreement with some "tough decisions" he made, "but I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions."
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