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Monday, August 29, 2011

It's All Politics

Powell Isn't Sure He'll Support Obama In 2012 Race

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell during his appearance Sunday on CBS News' Face the Nation.

August 29, 2011 It was a big story when former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign. So it's news that this weekend Powell said he hasn't decided if he will vote for Obama in 2012.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Two-Way

Midwest Tornadoes Kill 9; French Finance Minister Seeks IMF Job

May 25, 2011 Midwest tornadoes kill 9 people in three states; French Finance Minister decides to run for head of International Monetary Fund; President Obama to speak to British parliament

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Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

How Close Are "B" and "S"?

President Barack Obama nominates CIA Director Leon Panetta to be the next Secretary of Defense. Hindsight is 20/20 after Sunday night, huh?

May 3, 2011 The past 36 hours have provided endless smirks in offices and at home while coworkers, television anchors and maybe even family members mix up President Barack Obama and Osama bin Laden.

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Monday, March 21, 2011

The Two-Way

Other Headlines: Obama In South America, Haitian Presidential Vote

March 21, 2011 Obama in Brazil; Haiti election; Wikileaks in Mexico; storm in Los Angeles; sick marathoners

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Friday, March 04, 2011

The Two-Way

Obama Offers Guests White House-Brewed Beer

President Barack Obama will reportedly serve beer brewed at the White House for St. Patrick's Day. He gave a bottle of Chicago brewer Goose Island's Urban Wheat 312 beer to British Prime Minister David Cameron last summer.

March 4, 2011 During this year's Super Bowl, President Obama created a stir by offering guests at the White House beer that he'd brewed himself. And now the president reportedly plans to have another batch of his homebrew on hand March 17 for St. Patrick's Day.

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Thursday, March 03, 2011

The Two-Way

Obama Says Gadhafi 'Must Leave' Power In Libya

March 3, 2011 President Obama says that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi must bow to the will of anti-government forces in his country and end his rule. The president also promised U.S. help in coping with refugees fleeing the violence in Libya.

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Monday, February 28, 2011

The Two-Way

Obama Floats Earlier Health Care Option To Governors

February 28, 2011 States unhappy with the new federal health care law may be able to create their own version of the overahaul in 2014 — not 2017, as the law currently states. President Barack Obama told a gathering of the nation's governors Monday that he's open to amending the law.

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Monday, January 10, 2011

The Two-Way

Sarkozy, Obama Meet Today At White House

Michelle Obama, left, stands with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy last April in Strasbourg, France.

January 10, 2011 Nicholas Sarkozy meets Barack Obama at the White House

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Friday, December 17, 2010

The Two-Way

Obama Signs Tax Deal Into Law

President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., right, after signing the $858 billion tax deal into law in a ceremony in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

December 17, 2010 President Barack Obama signed a bipartisan tax bill into law Friday in a Washington ceremony that included members of both parties.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Two-Way

Bush Would Have Endorsed Obama? 'Ridiculous,' Aide Says

President George W. Bush and Sen. John McCain, March 5, 2008. Bush endorsed McCain that day.

November 10, 2010 A story by the Financial Times about what the former president supposedly said has gotten lots of attention, but isn't true, a spokesman for Bush says.

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The Two-Way

Obama At 'Fractured' G20; Alaska Starts Vote Count; Bombings In Baghdad

An Afghan boy stands aside a motorbike used by a suicide bomber.

November 10, 2010 The president will try to ease tensions with other major nations, but some say the U.S. is doing more harm than good to the world economy with its recent stimulus efforts.

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Friday, November 05, 2010

It's All Politics

Obama: I Didn't Lead Well Enough

Screen grab of President Obama during an interview with '60 Minutes'.

November 5, 2010 The president tells CBS News' 60 Minutes that "leadership isn't just legislation," and that Democrats fared poorly in the elections in part because the White House didn't do a good job "persuading people" and instilling confidence. What do you think?

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Wednesday, November 03, 2010

The Two-Way

After 'Shellacking,' Obama Discusses Mood, Future

November 3, 2010 The morning after Democrats received what President Obama calls a "shellacking" that cost them control of the House, the president spoke with reporters on subjects ranging from whether or not he "gets it" to how to help businesses start hiring.

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It's All Politics

Obama Takes Blame For 'Shellacking'

President Obama, during his call of congratulations to House Republican leader John Boehner.

November 3, 2010 But the president says voters are more upset by the lack of progress on key issues than with the agenda he's pursued.

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Monday, November 01, 2010

It's All Politics

Obama, Boehner Aim At Each Other In Final Hours

House Minority Leader John Boehner at a rally in Canton, Ohio, on Oct. 30, 2010.

November 1, 2010 Both men were in Ohio over the weekend making last-minute appeals to voters before Tuesday's elections. And each made the other a foil in a bid to highlight what's at stake.

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