News Topic: Barack Obama

Tuesday October 27 2009

Obama Touts Modern Electric Power Grid

In Florida, President Makes Pitch for Renewable Energy, Announced $3.4 in Grants from Stimulus Funds more »
12:40 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by mob1: I think the fact of useing solor energy to power an entire city is pretty cool concept. However, I personally do not care how they generate energy, they… view »
Friday October 09 2009

President Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

President Barack Obama is the surprise winner on the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Obama said he is "both surprised and deeply humbled" by the award. more »
3:53 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by bamafan: Maybe this is where the stimulas money went. Who knows, as SNL said he has done nothing, for this country. Although he has done a lot to the country. None… 35 Responses »
Wednesday September 30 2009

Web Wednesday: Should Students Stay In School Longer?

Students in the United States spend an average of 9 1/2 months in school a year, but President Barack Obama doesn't think that's enough. more »
3:20 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by SweetGlide: Why bother, If it’s not politically correct, they kick it out. 23 Responses »
Wednesday September 16 2009

Web Wednesday: Have We Lost Respect For Each Other?

It's been a week of apologies. It's seems like everyone has been issuing out "I"m sorry" for bad behavior displayed for the world to see. more »
3:09 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by Wyattsmom: It seems like everyone thinks they have to be rude to get what they want. 5 Responses »
Wednesday September 09 2009

Web Wednesday: Making Health Care Reform Crystal Clear

For weeks, some people have said they don't understand what's going on with plans to reform health care in our country. more »
2:40 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by SweetGlide: Has anybody read the bill or are they gonna believe the lies, lies, lies. President Obama said,“the hospitals, doctors and pharmacy companies are… 20 Responses »
Monday September 07 2009

News 5 Obtains Advance Copy Of Obama’s Speech To Students

Obama will make a 20-minute speech to school's across the country Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Click here to read a copy of the speech that's creating so much controversy. more »
11:16 AM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by Shelia36: Whether you are a support of President Obama or not this was a beautiful speech.  For those that think this was a self-centered speech, it’s… 17 Responses »
Wednesday July 29 2009

Mississippi Man Who Threatened To Kill Obama Will Stand Trial

A federal judge has ruled Steven Joseph Christopher competent to stand trial. Christopher admitted in court he threatened to kill then-President-elect Barack Obama, but claims he had had no intentions of harming him. more »
9:08 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: This is ridiculous,tax payers are going to pay for his trial and his “Gray Bar Hotel” stay.If they would have found items at his home or car… 3 Responses »
Thursday July 23 2009

18th Perfect Game In MLB History

Mark Buehrle pitched the first perfect game in the major leagues in five years, leading the Chicago White Sox over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Thursday. more »
5:34 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Jamie Burch: mob1, 1 plus a no-hitter 3 Responses »
Monday July 13 2009

Bayou La Batre Doctor Is Obama’s Pick For Surgeon General

Dr. Regina Benjamin made headlines in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, with her determination to rebuild her rural health clinic in Bayou La Batre which serves 4,400 patients who would be hard-pressed to find care elsewhere. more »
8:41 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by ickthus: good nite owl 100 Responses »
Friday July 10 2009

“Cash For Clunkers”

Got a clunker? The Federal Government is giving a billion dollars away to help you get rid of it. more »
8:21 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by Mike x51: Oh yea?  Should I send you my resume because I wasn’t joking.  LOL 38 Responses »
Friday July 03 2009

Obama Pledges Support

President Obama has reversed a Bush policy and pledges protection for health-care workers. more »
9:16 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: I agree. That is just forcing views on someone. Hopefully he sticks with this one. 5 Responses »
Wednesday June 24 2009

Financial Aid Overhaul

President Obama wants to make college financial aid forms more user-friendly. more »
3:22 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: Yes it is very frustrating. They are pretty much saying you better pop out a kid or else you are going to be paying out of pocket for the first 4 years. 8 Responses »
Monday June 22 2009

Bo’s Trading Card

Presidential Pooch now has a downloadable trading card available. more »
6:08 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by C.C. @>--}--: You gotta be kidding me!!!  If there were more attention put on our country we may be alright, seems like the big folks are worried more about a social… 1 Responses »
Friday June 12 2009

4th Grader Gets “Presidential Pardon”

Obama writes a note excusing Wisconsin girl for missing last day of school. more »
3:57 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: To bad this little girl wasn’t old enough to realize how Obama is destroying this Country or she wouldn’t have bothered to attend this meeting. 1 Responses »
Monday June 08 2009

Obama Promises More Than 600,000 Stimulus Jobs

President Barack Obama is promising to deliver more than 600,000 jobs through his $787 billion stimulus plan this summer, with federal agencies pumping billions into public works projects, schools and summer youth programs. more »
12:05 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: Hmmm, 600,000 to be “saved” or created in lieu of the 2.5 million that have been lost since January. What a deal. 1 Responses »

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