Obama Administration http://www.npr.org Obama Administration en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:07:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Obama Administration http://www.npr.org Caroline Kennedy To Be Ambassador To Japan? Talk Grows The daughter of the nation's 35th president has been talked about as a potential envoy to Tokyo. Now, multiple news outlets say they've been told she's President Obama's choice and is being vetted for the job. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/01/175929338/caroline-kennedy-to-be-ambassador-to-japan-talk-grows?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/01/175929338/caroline-kennedy-to-be-ambassador-to-japan-talk-grows?ft=1&f=125938273 The daughter of the nation's 35th president has been talked about as a potential envoy to Tokyo. Now, multiple news outlets say they've been told she's President Obama's choice and is being vetted for the job.

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]]> President Obama To Nominate New EPA, Budget And Energy Heads President Obama plans to announce three Cabinet-level nominations Monday, including a new administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, who could be on the hot seat in the looming battle over global warming. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/03/04/173383441/president-obama-to-nominate-new-epa-budget-and-energy-heads?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/03/04/173383441/president-obama-to-nominate-new-epa-budget-and-energy-heads?ft=1&f=125938273 President Obama plans to announce three Cabinet-level nominations Monday, including a new administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, who could be on the hot seat in the looming battle over global warming.

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]]> Obama To Nominate Sylvia Burwell Of Walmart Foundation As Budget Chief On Monday, President Obama will nominate Sylvia Mathews Burwell, currently head of the Walmart Foundation, as his next budget director, a White House official said. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:35:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/03/173382930/obama-to-nominate-sylvia-burwell-of-walmart-foundation-as-budget-chief?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/03/173382930/obama-to-nominate-sylvia-burwell-of-walmart-foundation-as-budget-chief?ft=1&f=125938273 On Monday, President Obama will nominate Sylvia Mathews Burwell, currently head of the Walmart Foundation, as his next budget director, a White House official said.

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]]> Woodward: White House Dislikes Being 'Challenged Or Crossed' The<em> Washington Post</em> journalist says he never characterized the White House as threatening him over a story on sequestration. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/01/173225968/woodward-white-house-dislikes-being-challenged-or-crossed?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/01/173225968/woodward-white-house-dislikes-being-challenged-or-crossed?ft=1&f=125938273 The Washington Post journalist says he never characterized the White House as threatening him over a story on sequestration.

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]]> The Meaning Of 'Regret': Journalist Bob Woodward, White House Disagree The veteran <em>Washington Post</em> reporter says a White House aide threatened him over a story about President Obama's role in sequestration. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:34:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/28/173135931/the-meaning-of-regret-journalist-bob-woodward-white-house-disagree?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/28/173135931/the-meaning-of-regret-journalist-bob-woodward-white-house-disagree?ft=1&f=125938273 The veteran Washington Post reporter says a White House aide threatened him over a story about President Obama's role in sequestration.

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]]> Hagel: 'No One Individual Vote, Quote Or Statement Defines Me' "My overall worldview has never changed," said the former senator, who has been nominated to be secretary of defense. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:43:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/31/170747829/hagel-no-one-individual-vote-quote-or-statement-defines-me?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/31/170747829/hagel-no-one-individual-vote-quote-or-statement-defines-me?ft=1&f=125938273 "My overall worldview has never changed," said the former senator, who has been nominated to be secretary of defense.

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]]> Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing The former Nebraska senator faces the Senate Armed Services Committee. After some initial doubts, the conventional wisdom in Washington is that he's likely to be confirmed. But Hagel will face some sharp questions about his views on key issues. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/31/170730602/iran-israel-defense-cuts-to-be-key-topics-at-hagel-hearing?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/31/170730602/iran-israel-defense-cuts-to-be-key-topics-at-hagel-hearing?ft=1&f=125938273 The former Nebraska senator faces the Senate Armed Services Committee. After some initial doubts, the conventional wisdom in Washington is that he's likely to be confirmed. But Hagel will face some sharp questions about his views on key issues.

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]]> Obama Names New Chief Of Staff, New Counterterrorism Adviser Top aide Denis McDonough is moving into the chief of staff's office. Justice Department official Lisa Monaco is taking on the counterterrorism post. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/25/170253637/obama-to-name-new-chief-of-staff-new-counterterrorism-adviser?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/25/170253637/obama-to-name-new-chief-of-staff-new-counterterrorism-adviser?ft=1&f=125938273 Top aide Denis McDonough is moving into the chief of staff's office. Justice Department official Lisa Monaco is taking on the counterterrorism post.

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]]> Interior Sec. Salazar Is Latest Member Of Cabinet To Announce Departure He joins others who are leaving the Obama administration as the president begins his second term, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/16/169494254/interior-sec-salazar-is-latest-member-of-cabinet-to-announce-departure?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/16/169494254/interior-sec-salazar-is-latest-member-of-cabinet-to-announce-departure?ft=1&f=125938273 He joins others who are leaving the Obama administration as the president begins his second term, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

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]]> Sebelius, Holder, And Shinseki Will Stay Put When Obama's Second Term Begins Attorney General Eric Holder, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki plan to remain with President Obama's administration as his second term begins, according to a White House official. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/09/168986722/sebelius-holder-and-shinseki-will-stay-put-when-obamas-second-term-begins?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/09/168986722/sebelius-holder-and-shinseki-will-stay-put-when-obamas-second-term-begins?ft=1&f=125938273 Attorney General Eric Holder, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki plan to remain with President Obama's administration as his second term begins, according to a White House official.

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]]> Report: White House 'Tried To Rush' Decision On Solar Firm Loan Solyndra got $535 million from the government. It has since failed. <em>The Washington Post</em> says White House officials asked repeatedly how soon its loan would be OK'd. The White House says it expressed "active interest," but didn't pressure reviewers. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/14/140461140/report-white-house-tried-to-rush-decision-on-loan-to-solar-firm?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/14/140461140/report-white-house-tried-to-rush-decision-on-loan-to-solar-firm?ft=1&f=125938273 Solyndra got $535 million from the government. It has since failed. The Washington Post says White House officials asked repeatedly how soon its loan would be OK'd. The White House says it expressed "active interest," but didn't pressure reviewers.

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]]> White House Wins Open-Government Award; Keeps It Secret President Obama was presented with an award for his efforts to make government more transparent Monday. If that seems like late news to report on a Thursday, it is — but the award was kept secret for much of this week. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/31/135024746/white-house-wins-open-government-award-keeps-it-secret?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/31/135024746/white-house-wins-open-government-award-keeps-it-secret?ft=1&f=125938273 President Obama was presented with an award for his efforts to make government more transparent Monday. If that seems like late news to report on a Thursday, it is — but the award was kept secret for much of this week.

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]]> Obama's Top Economist Puts Best Spin On Weak Jobs Report The White House's top economist said the jobless rate drop was welcome but needed improvement. The White House used the jobs report release to tout its innovation agenda meant to create jobs while Speaker Boehner used it to jab at the administration. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/04/133492836/obamas-top-economist-puts-best-spin-on-weak-jobs-report?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/04/133492836/obamas-top-economist-puts-best-spin-on-weak-jobs-report?ft=1&f=125938273 The White House's top economist said the jobless rate drop was welcome but needed improvement. The White House used the jobs report release to tout its innovation agenda meant to create jobs while Speaker Boehner used it to jab at the administration.

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]]> Will Insurers Have To Offer Free Birth Control? The White House is reportedly looking into whether under the Affordable Health Care Act, it can require insurance companies to offer free contraceptives and family planning as a preventive service. Experts say 50 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/02/04/133475595/will-insurers-have-to-offer-free-birth-control?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/02/04/133475595/will-insurers-have-to-offer-free-birth-control?ft=1&f=125938273 The White House is reportedly looking into whether under the Affordable Health Care Act, it can require insurance companies to offer free contraceptives and family planning as a preventive service. Experts say 50 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended.

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]]> Obama Criticizes China After G-20 Obama G20 summit; cholera in Haiti; NATO says bomb near Kabul Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/11/12/131264913/obama-criticizes-china-after-g-20?ft=1&f=125938273 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/11/12/131264913/obama-criticizes-china-after-g-20?ft=1&f=125938273 Obama G20 summit; cholera in Haiti; NATO says bomb near Kabul

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