OBAMA
Presidential Elections and Historic Bridge Preservation: An Author's Perspective
To start off this column, I would like to start with a quote in connection with the results of the Presidential Elections: "When you give someone a Herculean task, which takes a lot of time to compl...
Posted on 11/9/12 at 9:35 AM
Obama to Minot, North Dakota?
_______________________ Editor's note: ABC News reported that President Obama might come to Minot today. However, Forum Communications learned through North Dakota Senator John Hoeven's office that...
Posted on 6/28/11 at 10:03 AM
President to appoint ELCA bishop Hanson to serve on council
President Barack Obama will appoint Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Bishop Mark Hanson to serve on the President's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, an ELCA press...
Posted on 2/7/11 at 10:21 AM
Updated story: Obama calls Hoeven, delays turkey pardon
(UPDATED 4:42 p.m.) BISMARCKThe fate of a 19-week-old turkey was left hanging in the balance Tuesday when Gov. John Hoeven had to leave his annual turkey pardon to take a phone call from President Bar...
Posted on 11/23/10 at 5:44 PM
That’s bull
One of the perks as a reporter is going to events and taking pictures, or in the case of Friday night, trying to take pictures. I was just at Bull A Rama at the Civic Center trying to get some shots...
Posted on 10/22/10 at 7:44 PM
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and lack of evidence to date of wrongdoing close to the Oval Office.By David Espo, AP Special Correspondent , May 18, 2013
On jobs trip, Obama tries to leave problems behind
BALTIMORE (AP) — President Barack Obama tried on Friday to leave behind the political battles that have overshadowed his second-term agenda, saying lawmakers should work on creating more middle-class jobs in the slowly growing economy. "Our work is not done, and our focus cannot drift," Obama said.By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press , May 17, 2013
Raising cash for Dems, Obama bemoans partisan jams
Huddling with A-list celebrities and top re-election donors, President Barack Obama bemoaned the partisan forces that have stymied compromise in Washington as he raised campaign cash for Democrats in New York.By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
US government files morning-after pill appeal
The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-minute appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription.By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Obama OK with morning-after pill sales at age 15
President Barack Obama said Thursday he was comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.By Associated Press , May 03, 2013
Obama, Mexican president talk economy, security
President Barack Obama sought on Thursday to tamp down a potential rift with Mexico over a dramatic shift in the cross-border fight against drug trafficking and organized crime, acceding that Mexicans had the right to determine how best to tackle the violence that has plagued their country.By Associated Press , May 03, 2013
Obama jokes about radical second term changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama joked Saturday about his plans for a radical second-term evolution from a "strapping young Muslim Socialist" to retiree golfer, all with a new hairstyle like first lady Michelle's.By Associated Press , April 28, 2013
Rockets, robots as Obama hosts science fair
By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
For Obama, a testing, trying and emotional week
For President Barack Obama, one of his most wrenching White House weeks saw the fresh specter of terrorism and the first crushing political defeat of his new term, and the more emotional side of a leader often criticized for appearing clinical or detached.By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
Obama honors bombing victims in Boston
Called upon to console a grieving city and reassure a shaken nation, President Barack Obama on Thursday promised that Boston would "run again" after deadly twin bombings at its famous marathon. More than 2,000 people rose in a standing ovation in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and sang "America the Beautiful."By Associated Press , April 18, 2013
Obama visible but cautious in Boston response
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, President Barack Obama has aimed to be both visible and cautious in his response, declaring the attack an "act of terror" while warning the nation against jumping to conclusions.By Associated Press , April 17, 2013
Role reversal: GOP blasts Obama plan to sell TVA
In a political role reversal, Republicans are blasting President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority, an icon of the New Deal long targeted by conservatives as an example of government overreach.By Associated Press , April 16, 2013
Obama's budget plan limits his bargaining power
President Barack Obama's budget overtures to Republicans may limit his bargaining power if the GOP ever returns to the negotiating table on a grand deficit-reduction deal.By Associated Press , April 14, 2013
Obama skeptical of Assad claim on chemical weapons
President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the United States is investigating whether chemical weapons have been deployed in Syria, but he's "deeply skeptical" of claims by Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime that rebel forces were behind such an attack.By Associated Press , March 21, 2013
Obama, lawmakers bring Irish culture to US
President Barack Obama and top lawmakers brought a wee bit of Ireland to Washington, donning greeMarch 20, 2013
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