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Obama faces showdowns on health, Afghanistan, jobs

President Barack Obama will have scant time to rest up from his eight-day Asia trip. On Saturday, two days after his return to Washington, the Senate plans a make-or-break vote on his hard-fought plan to overhaul the nation's health care system. ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, Taiwan News,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. House of Representatives

Voters to pols: Give us jobs, results, not spats

WASHINGTON Voters' memo to politicians: We're angry and fearful, mostly about jobs and the economy. We want tangible solutions, not partisan bickering or intraparty spats. And we'll vote either party out of office if we don't think you're listening. ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, San Diego Union-Tribune,  8 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  White House,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Senate

Analysis: Health care delay would frustrate Obama

WASHINGTON - Delay is rarely good for politicians trying to pass legislation. The possibility that Congress might not complete action on a major health care bill this year is another frustration for President Barack Obama and his allies. ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Harry Reid,  Congressional Budget Office

WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama revives Cousin Pookie

Now that it's election season again -- in Virginia and New Jersey, at least -- President Barack Obama has reintroduced one of his more enigmatic and intriguing characters. "Go out and get your cousin, who you had to drag to the polls last November, ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, Boston Globe,  30 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Creigh Deeds,  George W. Bush,  Duke University,  Jon Corzine

Obama aids renewable energy

The president urges greater use of newer technologies. Published: 10/28/2009  2:25 AM Last Modified: 10/28/2009  2:25 AM ARCADIA, Fla. — President Barack Obama made a pitch for renewable energy Tuesday, announcing $3.4 billion in government support for ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, Tulsa World,  28 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Energy Department

Obama on Virginia gov. race: It's not over yet

President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged Virginians to elect a Democrat as governor next week, but party officials braced for a defeat that could take some sheen off Obama's first year in office. Last fall, Obama became the first Democratic ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, eTaiwan News,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Bob McDonnell,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  Creigh Deeds

Obama putting $3.4B toward a 'smart' power grid

ARCADIA, Fla. — President Barack Obama made a pitch for renewable energy Tuesday, announcing $3.4 billion in government support for 100 projects aimed at modernizing the nation's power grid. Touring a field of solar energy panels in west-central ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, Vail Daily,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Energy Department

Gibbs: Obama closer to decision on Afghanistan

The White House said Tuesday that President Barack Obama has nearly finished gathering information and advice on how to proceed in Afghanistan, but he will weigh his options before announcing a plan on U.S. troop strength there. White House press ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, TheNewsTribune.com,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  Robert Gibbs,  Taliban

Obama says he will not rush Afghanistan decision

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Despite Republican pressure to act quickly, President Barack Obama says he won't rush his decision about whether to send more troops to Afghanistan where 14 Americans died in the deadliest day for U.S. ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  U.S. Republican Party,  Taliban,  John Kerry

Obama mourns crash victims, vows to not rush decision

Sen. John Kerry says Gen. McChrystal's plan goes ''too far, too fast.'' Published: 10/27/2009  2:26 AM Last Modified: 10/27/2009  2:26 AM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — President Barack Obama mourned 14 Americans killed Monday in helicopter crashes in ...

From CHARLES BABINGTON, Tulsa World,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  John Kerry,  Stanley A. McChrystal,  Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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