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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

School Speech Controversy

Furor over President Obama's speech to students is "just silly" says U.S. education secretary. more »
2:53 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by sheltiedad: Hey Ickthus,  my sheltie (shetland sheepdog) has been barking like crazy every time Obama shows up on TV. 9 Responses »
Thursday August 20 2009

White House To Phase Out Cash for Clunkers

Announcement May Come This Week on When Incentives for Trading in Old Vehicles Will End... more »
9:46 AM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by minimay87: I must say I have learned to stretch our dollar. I use to think it was impossible to get everything I need for a family of three food wise, plus diapers,… 10 Responses »
Thursday August 13 2009

Cheney’s Memoir To Be A Tell-All

Former Vice President Dick Cheney says the "statute of limitations has expired" on many of his secrets. more »
4:28 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by SouthernMama82: No one is going to stand in his way for fear of being shot in the face. LOL!!!! view »
Monday July 06 2009

Hospital Officials Near Agreement

Hospitals are near a deal with the White House over the new health care plan. more »
2:00 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Alan: Why won’t Obama and congress be on the health care plan they are trying to force the American people to be on?  They need to give up they current… 7 Responses »
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 »
12:34 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: Why would they celebrate the fourth of July,here’s what they think of our Country and Flag in Obama’s word’s in case every one has forgotten,they… view »
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 »
Thursday June 18 2009

Obama’s Fly-Swatting Creates Buzz

PETA upset over President's deadly swat to a fly during tv interview. more »
4:41 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by goneisland2: Amen to the teleprompter remark.  We wouldn’t want Obama to distort his already dumb remarks. 20 Responses »
Thursday May 14 2009

White House Press Secretary Confiscates Cell Phone

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs took a reporter's cell phone when it went off during the middle of a press briefing. more »
8:38 AM
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By CBS/WKRG Staff
Comment by Wait4Me: A hands free system that operates throught the radio speakers and can be installed in almost any vehicle.  Available at Best Buy and on-line. … 7 Responses »

Bo Beanie

Presidential pooch popular even as a Beanie Baby. more »
5:33 AM
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By Associated Press
Wednesday May 06 2009

Obama Wants Quick Confimation of FEMA Nominee

With hurricane season fast approaching the White House is requesting a quick confirmation of Obama's nomination to head FEMA, Craig Fugate. more »
2:18 PM
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By Associated Press
Monday May 04 2009

Friend The White House On Facebook, MySpace

The White House has joined social networking sites like Facebook. more »
5:02 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Could the whole purpose of Biden and Gibbs be to make Obama look better by comparison?  I mean those two take the cake and then Obama comes out and… 5 Responses »
Thursday April 30 2009

Supreme Court Justice Retiring

Justice David Souter plans to retire at the end of the Supreme Court's term in June. more »
8:55 PM
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By Associated Press
Wednesday April 29 2009

Obama Not Interested in Running Automakers

The president says he has more to do than run automakers. more »
8:14 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by bobcat: Call in the team of speech writers, fire up the teleprompters, slow down the feed of the text through the projectors so he can keep up and bring in the… 4 Responses »
Friday April 17 2009

First Dog’s First Book Project

Bo Obama hasn't even been in the White House for a week, but the "First Dog" already has a book project in the works. more »
2:31 AM
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By Associated Press
Tuesday April 14 2009

First Pet Mania

Portuguese Water Dog enthusiasts worry "First Pet" mania will mean trouble. more »
5:25 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: Have to get me one of those! If they can herd the fish into a net as they claim,instead of me sitting there for hours holding a pole or rod and wasting… view »

First Dog’s First Day

Obama family's new dog, "Bo", to make White House debut today. more »
12:04 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: Well,what did every one expect? The dog had something to do with Ted Kennedy,it was either drunk or jumped off a bridge. view »
Monday April 13 2009

Obama Hosts First Egg Roll

Fergie and Ziggy Marley to perform at White House Easter Egg Roll today. more »
4:54 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Surf: The continued moral decline of this country will ultimately be it’s demise. Pray for the USA. 1 Responses »
Thursday April 09 2009

Presidential Pizza

St. Louis pizza restaurant serving up pizza to the first family. more »
5:33 AM
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By Associated Press
Sunday March 29 2009

White House Wants CEO Resignation

Administration officials say General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner is stepping down immediately at the request of the White House. more »
5:05 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Yeah, I just don’t see how this will work, when the government is sitting on the board of one of the auto companies. I made a bet on Ford, because… 17 Responses »
Wednesday March 25 2009

Obama to Answer Questions On The Web Tomorrow

President Barack Obama is planning an online town hall-style meeting on the White House's Web site this Thursday. more »
11:23 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: I am about half way through the video,no comment yet,but gotta take a break. 15 Responses »
Tuesday March 17 2009

White House Turning Green Today

The White House is going Green to celebrate St. Patty's Day. Both the fountains on the north and south lawns have been died green, much like the river-dying tradition in the Obama's hometown of Chicago. more »
9:00 AM
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By Steven Norris
Tuesday March 10 2009

Tanker Contract Could Be Delayed 5 More Years

The White House and the Pentagon are considering putting the $40 billion deal on hold in an effort to cut defense spending. more »
11:47 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by ickthus: the obamanation is like the new coke, coca cola came out with in the early 80s. after one try, nobody was buying what they were selling. Heyyy Coca obama,… 11 Responses »
Wednesday February 18 2009

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 »
4:30 AM
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By Associated Press
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 »
4:12 PM
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By Associated Press
Thursday January 22 2009

Bush Twins Offer Advice For Sasha, Malia

In an open letter to the Obama kids, 27-year-olds Barbara and Jenna Bush advised the girls to relish it all... more »
4:43 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by southfan1981: Think about the last time someone actually said something that made you rethink your beliefs, tweak them and come out with something that was drastically… 3 Responses »
Wednesday January 21 2009

Obama Freezes Pay For WH Employees

President Barack Obama is freezing the pay of the about a hundred White House employees who make over $100,000 a year....Read White House Statement more »
3:26 PM
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By CBS News
Comment by Sirk: He won’t have to worry about a terrorist from a foreign country coming after him because the people whose salary he is freezing will try to do him… 3 Responses »
Tuesday January 20 2009

WhiteHouse.gov Switched From Bush To Obama

Seconds after President Barack Obama was sworn into office today, the White House website switched over to picture of the new President. more »
11:33 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Wednesday December 24 2008

Mobile Musician’s Presidential Performance

Meet a Mobile man who scored the once in a life time gig. more »
6:14 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by rosepetal: Condoleezza Rice, would have been the first african american president. obama is not. 4 Responses »
Sunday December 07 2008

Obama Pledges Not to Smoke in White House

Barack Obama says you won't catch him lighting up a cigarette in the smoke-free White House. more »
1:04 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by glamblitz: so does this mean taxes are going to go down on cigarette since the leader of our nation smokes?? 2 Responses »
Wednesday November 19 2008

Bush Twins Show Obama Girls Around White House

Malia and Sasha Obama got a tour of their new White House digs from Jenna and Barbara Bush on Tuesday.. more »
3:07 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Obama has been making all kinds of history.  Never has the stock market reacted this way to a president-elect.  All his liberal buddies on Wall… 1 Responses »
Friday November 07 2008

President’s Dog Goes Rogue

Barney apparently was just in no mood for attention from the press. Watch Barney Bite TV Reporter more »
11:07 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by cameo: All I can say is ” Way To Go Barney” 3 Responses »
Monday November 03 2008

The Last Lap Of The Presidential Race

Find out where the candidates will be today, and which states are the hottest battlegrounds. more »
9:49 AM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday October 22 2008

Medal Of Valor Awarded

President Bush presents the nations highest for valor to a Lieutenant with Mobile County Sheriff's Office. more »
9:42 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by Missknowitall: Way to go, Lt. Carlos!  We are all so very proud of you.  I know that Sheriff Sam is honored to have you on his force. 2 Responses »

Clinton: Nebraska Could Make Or Break Obama

A historically red state, Nebraska is one of two in the country that can split it's electoral votes. It could be a big deal come November 4th if the race is a deadlock. more »
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By The Associated Press
Friday September 19 2008

The Next Great Depression?

Could the economy collapse again? Wondering what the Wall Street crisis means for you? Experts say it may not be what some of you are thinking. more »
5:22 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Monday August 04 2008

Obama: Sell Strategic Petroleum Stockpiles

The Illinois Senator says it's a move that could help drive down soaring gas prices. He had previously opposed tapping into the oil reserves more »
10:24 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: LPJ1959 , obama is a empty suit. he is nothing. i guess O stands for oil now. 3 Responses »
Wednesday July 30 2008

Congress Upset Rove Won’t Talk About Siegelman

A House panel today voted to cite former top White House aide Karl Rove for contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to testify about the prosecution for former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman. more »
10:11 AM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday May 21 2008

Hamilton Jordan Dead

The man who helped propel Carter to the White House has passed away. more »
12:23 AM
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By Associated Press
Monday May 05 2008

Tom Hanks Backs Obama

The Oscar-winning actor anounced his suppot for presidential hopeful Barack Obama on his Myspace page. more »
10:41 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: DEW26M sorry but i disagree one he is not qualified   to say he is just as much african american as any african american is not true you would also… 4 Responses »
Thursday May 01 2008

White House Banner Controversy

White House admits fault on 'Mission Accomplished' banner. more »
3:11 AM
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By Associated Press
Monday April 21 2008

McCain Promises Action

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain courts rural Alabama voters. more »
8:26 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Tuesday March 11 2008

White House: Gas Prices Not Going To Be Solved Soon

Record prices for oil and gasoline Tuesday. The White House comments on the rise. more »
9:12 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: Way to go ASDA! I have one of those green cars too,for a couple of years now,but haven’t found any Ethanol to put in it,not a single drop in the… 3 Responses »
Wednesday January 23 2008

Bush Gave False Statements

Study: Bush, other officials issued hundreds of false statements before Iraq invasion more »
1:38 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by nuff said: I see non-PROFIT Journalism but not NON-Biased Journalism.  The media has hounded George Bush from day one.  I watched the State of the Union… 4 Responses »
Monday December 31 2007

New York Mayor Considers Presidential Run

The mayor will meet with both parties as he considers a possible run for the White House. more »
1:18 PM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday December 19 2007

Fire at White House Complex

Smoke is billowing from the windows of a building on White House grounds. more »
9:33 AM
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By The Associated Press

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