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Time dwindles on Afghan plan

For more than a month, Obama has been meeting with his war council to determine a new strategy in Afghanistan and whether to send additional troops, as requested by his top general there. He said in interviews Wednesday that he would reveal his ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  19 Nov 2009

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

Palin on VP selection: 'This is right. This fits.'

Sarah Palin harbored no doubts about her readiness to run for vice president when Sen. John McCain called her last summer, saying in her new book that her selection was a "natural progression" and that "it was only a matter of time before ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: John McCain,  Sarah Palin,  Washington Post Company,  U.S. Republican Party

Foes seek funds for critical study

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an assortment of national business groups opposed to President Obama's health-care reform effort are collecting money to finance an economic study that could be used to portray the legislation as a job killer and threat ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  15 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Senate,  White House,  Washington Post Company,  Mitch McConnell

Obama taps new counsel

By selecting Bob Bauer to be his new White House counsel, President Obama on Friday tapped a tough political warrior with deep partisan ties to serve as his official legal adviser on some of the country's most highly charged and difficult issues. The ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Republican National Committee,  White House,  Greg Craig,  Bill Clinton

Bauer to bring political edge to White House counsel's office

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From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: White House,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Senate,  Robert Bauer,  Greg Craig

Analysis: Obama marks win, but challenges mount

The respite lasted fewer than 24 hours, and his return to the White House was marked by a victory for the ambitious agenda he has embraced. His allies in Congress had secured -- if only by a hair -- a historic milestone on the march toward ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  8 Nov 2009

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

Obama makes final push for 'landmark' health reform bill

After returning from Capitol Hill, President Obama made a final, pre-vote plea for his health care plan in a Rose Garden appearance, urging lawmakers to pass what he called a "landmark" health reform bill. This Story Obama makes final push for ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Congress

1 dead, 5 wounded in Orlando office shooting; suspect in custody

A 40-year-old man who was reportedly fired two years ago from an engineering firm apparently returned to that office Friday and shot six people, killing one, according to police and his former employer. Police said Jason Rodriguez, 40, surrendered to ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  6 Nov 2009

Multiple people shot at Orlando office building; suspect at large

Multiple people were shot in an Orlando highrise office building and the shooter remains at large in the area, according to Orlando police spokeswoman Barbara Jones. Sheriff's department official reportedly said they are looking for a male suspect with ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  6 Nov 2009

White House tries to shrug off Democratic election losses

President Obama's top advisers closed ranks around their boss Wednesday, declaring themselves unconcerned by Tuesday night's Democratic losses as they attempted to insulate the president from any political damage to his reputation and his legislative ...

From MICHAEL D. SHEAR, The Washington Post,  4 Nov 2009

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

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