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Obama Reassures Singh On U.S.-India Ties

As a sign of India's rising stature, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was treated to the first state visit of Obama's presidency. The two leaders pledged to strengthen their economic ties, and Obama reiterated the importance of the U.S. relationship with India. During a news conference with Singh, Obama also addressed the topic of Afghanistan.

Obama Reassures Singh On U.S.-India Ties

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Obama Aims To 'Finish The Job' In Afghanistan

President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S.

Obama Aims To 'Finish The Job' In Afghanistan

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Obama's Afghan Strategy To Be Announced Soon

President Obama and his top military and national security advisers gathered once again at the White House Monday night. The subject was troop levels and strategies for the war in Afghanistan, and there was also the question of how to deal with neighboring Pakistan. Sources say plans are underway for a possible announcement in a prime-time speech by the president next week.

Obama's Afghan Strategy To Be Announced Soon

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GOP Governors Meeting Decidedly Upbeat

The Republican Governors Association is holding its annual meeting this week in Austin, Texas. Thanks to recent election victories in Virginia and New Jersey, Republicans are feeling good again. They plan to use those wins to help the party rebound in 2010.

GOP Governors Meeting Decidedly Upbeat

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Environment Or Economy? Obama's Balancing Act

To sell Congress and others on the idea of taking bold steps to curb global warming, President Obama casts his arguments in terms of job creation. Many environmental activists say they wish he'd do more to push the "green" agenda.

Environment Or Economy? Obama's Balancing Act

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For Obama, Ceremonies Emphasize Weight Of War

President Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, pays his respects to Capt. Russell G. Seager during a memorial service for shooting victims at Fort Hood, Texas. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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For Obama, Ceremonies Emphasize Weight Of War

From his stop at Dover Air Force base to a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Wednesday's private visit to military grave sites, President Obama appears to feel the weight of war acutely as he considers U.S. options for Afghanistan. None are likely to be welcomed by the American public.

For Obama, Ceremonies Emphasize Weight Of War

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Pulse Of The Nation: A Year After Election '08

GOP Revels In Success, But Some Are Cautious

The environment could hardly be better for Republicans — the out party typically scores big in off-year elections, particularly when the economy is flagging. The party sees a chance for big gains in next year's midterms, even as it deals with its own internal ideological battles.

GOP Revels In Success, But Some Are Cautious

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Pulse Of The Nation: A Year After Election '08

Ohio Shaping Up As Battleground in 2010

On the eve of Election Day, many are already looking to next year's midterm elections. And no place will be watched more closely than Ohio, where the governorship, a U.S. Senate seat and three key congressional districts are up for grabs. Will a drop in enthusiasm for Obama, due largely to the state's still slumping economy, hurt Democratic candidates?

Ohio Shaping Up As Battleground in 2010

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Obama In Campaign Mode To Boost Party, Agenda

Since taking office, President Obama had kept a relatively low profile on the campaign trail — until recently. In the past week, he has raised money for the party, stumped for candidates and rallied his army of volunteers.

Obama In Campaign Mode To Boost Party, Agenda

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Obama On The Defensive In New Orleans

In his first trip to New Orleans since taking office, President Obama defended his administration against complaints from some residents of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast that federal help for recovery hasn't improved much since he took office.

Obama On The Defensive In New Orleans

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Obama Vows To Rebuild New Orleans

President Obama praised the people New Orleans for not giving up after the city was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. The comments came at a town hall meeting during Obama's first visit to the city after being elected president.

Obama Vows To Rebuild New Orleans

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Surprised, Obama Joins Nobel Laureates

President Obama is spending his first weekend as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Word of the honor came early Friday morning, taking the White House by surprise as much as anyone.

Surprised, Obama Joins Nobel Laureates

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Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

Why Did Nobel Committee Choose Obama?

President Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace prize for international diplomacy efforts. He is the third sitting U.S. president to win the prestigious prize, though he's been in office for less than a year. Is it an award for the goals he's laid out? Is it ironic considering he inherited two wars?

Why Did Nobel Committee Choose Obama?

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Afghan Decision Could Shape Obama-Military Ties

President Obama met Friday with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, for the first time since McChrystal's report on the worsening situation in the country. The meeting comes as Obama is considering whether or not to approve a huge troop buildup. His decision could define his relationship with military leaders.

Afghan Decision Could Shape Obama-Military Ties

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Afghan War Strategy Meeting One Of Many

The war council met with President Obama for three hours. It was one of five meetings that will discuss Afghan war strategy. Wednesday's meeting was a review of what has happened over the last eight years. Those in the room have to decide whether to support the recommendation to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan.

Afghan War Strategy Meeting One Of Many

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