News Topic: President Barack Obama
Thursday October 15 2009
Obamas On The Gulf Coast
President Barack Obama made his first presidential trip to hurricane-battered New Orleans. Michelle Obama visited with military families from Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base. more »
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WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
First Hard Data on Stimulus Released
More than 30,000 Jobs Were Created or Saved at Businesses that Received Federal Contracts, White House Reports more »
Friday October 09 2009
Obama “Surprised” About Winning The Nobel Peace Prize
President Barack Obama says he's honored to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but says he isn't sure he's done enough to earn it. Click here to listen to his reaction. more »
Wednesday October 07 2009
Senate Committee Approves Dr. Regina Benjamin
Surgeon General nominee Dr. Regina Benjamin from Bayou La Batre has been approved by the Senate Health Committee. She must now be confirmed by the full Senate. more »
Sunday October 04 2009
School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools
Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. more »
Thursday September 17 2009
Obama Ditches Missile Defense System, AL Senators Disagree
President Barack Obama says he's scrapping the plan to build a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. The system was supposed to shoot down any Iranian missiles. more »
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WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Wednesday September 09 2009
Text: Obama’s Health Care Speech
Full prepared text of President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 9, 2009, as released by the White House. more »
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 »
Tuesday September 08 2009
Alabama’s School Superintendent Liked Obama’s Speech
Dr. Joe Morton said the speech contained basic principles that everyone can agree on regardless of political beliefs. Click here to listen to the entire speech. more »
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 »
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WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Nichols Addresses Speech In Letter To Principals
Letter from Dr. Nichols says school system will not require participation, but will make President Barack Obama's speech available. more »
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Letter by Mobile County School Superintendent Dr. Roy Nichols
School Speech Controversy
Furor over President Obama's speech to students is "just silly" says U.S. education secretary. more »
Thursday September 03 2009
Dozens Attend Mobile Health Care Forum
The forum is held by Senator Jeff Sessions on a day when a compromise is being discussed in Washington. more »
Tuesday July 14 2009
She Predicted Surgeon General Pick
Nell Stoddard is a nurse at Dr. Regina Benjamin's clinic and predicted the nomination years ago. more »
Monday July 13 2009
From Bayou To Surgeon General?
She's nominated to be U.S. Surgeon General but is best known to our viewers as the hurricane doctor in Bayou La Batre. more »
Saturday July 04 2009
First Family Gears Up For Fourth Festivities
The White House is getting ready for the big holiday barbecue and fireworks show while the first family hosts the Independence Day celebration at Camp David. more »
Tuesday May 26 2009
Sessions Reacts to Sotomayor’s Nomination
Alabama's Senator will play an important role in the confirmation hearing. more »
Sunday May 10 2009
Trillions Offered In Health Savings
Health care industry announces plan to offer $2 trillion in cost reductions in a bid to help pass President Obama's new health overhaul. more »
Tuesday April 14 2009
First Dog’s First Day
Obama family's new dog, "Bo", to make White House debut today. more »
Thursday March 26 2009
President Obama Online
President to answer questions submitted via the internet during online town hall meeting this morning. more »
Tuesday March 10 2009
“Worst Person In The World”
MSNBC's Keith Olbermann calls him the "worst person in the world" and he lives on our stretch of the Gulf Coast. more »
Wednesday February 18 2009
Obama Unveils $75 Billion Foreclosure Plan
President Barack Obama says help is on the way to millions of Americans facing home foreclosure. more »
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WKRG Staff, The Associated Press
Keeping Tabs On Recovery Spending
Government website set up to break down President Obama's spending bill falling short on keeping tabs on spending in specific areas. more »
Tuesday February 17 2009
What Does The Stimulus Plan Mean For You?
Money from tax breaks, but not all at one time. more »
Friday February 13 2009
Democrats In House Pass Economic Stimulus Bill
The House has passed a $787 billion plan to resuscitate the economy without a single Republican "yes" vote. more »
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WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Thursday February 12 2009
Obama Praises Lincoln’s Legacy
People around the U.S. are celebrating the 16th president's 200th birthday today. more »
Monday February 09 2009
Stimulus Bill Survives Senate Test
The economic stimulus bill backed by the White House has survived a key test vote in the Senate and moves ahead for a final vote. more »
Obama Nominees’ Tax Problems “An Honest Mistake”
But the President said he doesn't want to send a message that there are "two sets of rules" - one for his administration, and one for everyone else. more »
Saturday January 31 2009
Best Seat In The House
Rep. Artur Davis has an exclusive seat for the Super Bowl. He's invited to watch the big game at the White House with President Barack Obama. more »
Wednesday January 21 2009
Presidential Do-Over
President Barack Obama is being extra cautious on his first day on the job. Find out what happened Wednesday night behind closed doors. more »
Wednesday November 05 2008
Black Community “Obama Symbol of Hope”
Mobilians overwhelmed with emotion as nation's first Black President shatters racial barriers. more »
A Mobile woman makes a sacrifice to help her best friend,…
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Family of Fairhope man accused of barricading himself inside…
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A man is shot during a carjacking in his own driveway.
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Some residents want work on Highway 98 bypass to resume.
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