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White House Releases Obama's Birth Certificate

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White House Releases Obama's Birth Certificate

April 27, 2011 • "We do not have time for this kind of silliness," the president says of the so-called birthers movement that has been questioning — even though officials in Hawaii long ago offered evidence of the president's birth there in 1961 — where he was born.

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Protesters Interrupt Obama With Song

April 21, 2011 • A few minutes into Mr. Obama's comments at a San Francisco fundraiser, a woman stood up and said, "We wrote a song for you, Mr. President." Then the group at table began to sing. As they did, they held up signs that said "Free Bradley Manning."

Obama's Approval Rating In 'Lower Range' Of Recent Presidents, Gallup Says

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Obama's Approval Rating In 'Lower Range' Of Recent Presidents, Gallup Says

April 21, 2011 • Viewed quarterly, his current rating is above those of Reagan, Carter and Clinton at the same points in their presidencies. It's below those of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon and both Bushes

Obama Outburst? Aggressive Reporter? See Complete Interview And Decide

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Obama Outburst? Aggressive Reporter? See Complete Interview And Decide

April 20, 2011 • There's been a lot of chatter about the president's advice to a reporter that he should "let me finish my answers." And about the reporter's interruptions. But a viewing of the complete interview may have you wondering what the fuss is about.

Obama Begins Deficit Campaign With Low-Key Pitch

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Obama Begins Deficit Campaign With Low-Key Pitch

April 19, 2011 • In his first public forum since he laid out his deficit plan in a speech last week, the president defended his proposal to roll back Bush-era tax cuts for high earners, and said he would not gut spending on education, infrastructure and research.

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On The Lighter Side: As Obama Spoke, Biden Rested

April 13, 2011 • ABC News caught the "action" this afternoon as Vice President Biden appeared to nod off for a moment during President Obama's speech on deficit reduction.

Obama Talks About Deficit, Debt Reduction

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Obama Talks About Deficit, Debt Reduction

April 13, 2011 • President Obama delivered a much-anticipated address on his proposals for cutting the federal government's annual budget deficits and reducing the enormous, $14 trillion federal debt. Read through what he had to say.

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Obama To Embrace Many Of Deficit-Reduction Commission's Ideas

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Obama To Embrace Many Of Deficit-Reduction Commission's Ideas

April 13, 2011 • Up to now, the president has kept the commission's work at arms length. He'll deliver an address early this afternoon and lay out his thinking.

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'Birther' Issue? Time 'To Put That To Bed,' Obama's Sister Says

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'Birther' Issue? Time 'To Put That To Bed,' Obama's Sister Says

April 12, 2011 • "He was born in Hawaii. There is a tremendous amount of proof that has already been presented," she says.

The Budget Deal: One Of Many Late Nights To Come?

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The Budget Deal: One Of Many Late Nights To Come?

April 9, 2011 • It was literally reached at the 11th hour. And in this era of divided government, that could happen a lot in coming months. We look at some of the morning-after analyses of the deal.

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Old Friend Of Obama Faces Solicitation Charge

April 7, 2011 • Robert Titcomb of Hawaii has known the president since they were young. This week, he was charged with soliciting a prostitute.

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Progress, But No Deal Yet On Averting A Government Shutdown

April 7, 2011 • President Obama and congressional leaders met last night. Lawmakers will resume their negotiations today.

White House: Budget Meeting 'Possible;' Boehner Says None Planned

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White House: Budget Meeting 'Possible;' Boehner Says None Planned

April 6, 2011 • But it's still not known whether Republican and Democratic lawmakers will agree to come to another meeting. If a deal isn't struck by midnight Friday, large parts of the federal government could shut down.

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