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U.S. President Barack Obama

Obama slams Iran crackdown, urges Mideast reform

U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned Iran's crackdown on protesters inspired by Egypt's popular uprising and urged friends and foes across the Middle East to take heed of their peoples' aspirations for democracy.
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 Obama plans 4G for 98% American household by 2016

Obama plans 4G for 98% American households by 2016

The United States plans to build high-speed 4G wireless services network and make it available to at least 98 percent of Americans households by 2016, President Barrack Obama said during a speech at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan.
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Who is best to challenge Obama in 2012?

Potential Republican candidates in 2012 presidential election who gathered in Washington for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) have launched an attack on major policies of the Obama administration as they pitched their respective cases. Here's a snapshot of the possible Republican challengers in 2012:
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White House backs standard for mortgage servicers

The Obama administration favors creating a national standard for mortgage servicers such as Bank of America Corp and JPMorgan Chase & Co that have been accused of botching home foreclosure procedures.
U.S. President Barack Obama walks to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington February 10, 2011.

Obama to visit Intel in Oregon next week

President Barack Obama will make a trip to Oregon at the end next week and will visit an Intel manufacturing plant as well as discuss the company's programs related to science, engineering and math programs, the White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said in a press conference on Friday.
Raymond Davis is escorted by police and officials out of court after facing a judge in Lahore, January 28, 2011

Pakistani police: US shooter committed murder

A diplomatic standoff between America and Pakistan may intensify after a Pakistani police official said the police will recommend murder charges for American diplomat Raymond Davis for committing a “clear murder” of two Pakistanis last month.
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Obama says Egypt transition unclear, urges step-by-step plan

President Barack Obama said late Thursday it was not yet clear how Egypt's government is moving to transfer authority, on the same day when Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he would be handing some of his powers to his vice president but would remain in office until September's elections.
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Spy arrest a warning to Taiwan on China ties

The arrest of a Taiwanese general accused of spying for China is a warning to Taiwan to be wary of its old foe despite warming economic links that are likely to stay unscathed by the case.
In a video feed provided by the White House, President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the situation in Egypt on February 1, 2011. Obama called for an orderly and peaceful transition to a new government that must "begin now."

US says Egypt failing to meet protest concerns

Egypt must do more to meet protesters' demands for political change, the United States said on Wednesday in a sharp escalation of rhetoric with one of its most important allies in the Middle East.
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Egypt's economic stability tied to reforms: US

The Obama administration is closely watching the economic fallout from Egypt's political crisis and believes progress toward democratic reforms would help stem economic instability, a U.S. official said on Wednesday.

De-funding: Energy in the Budget Crossfire

The U.S. House Republicans will unveil their proposed budget cuts on Thursday for the remaining of fiscal 2011. The steep cuts proposed for energy and environmental programs foreshadow the continued trends that will dominate the foreseeable future, FBR Capital Markets said in a note to clients.

Obama Details Plan For Wider Broadband Access

President Barack Obama will unveil his plans to expand high-speed wireless service to at least 98 percent of Americans within five years, while reducing the U.S. deficit by about $10 billion over the next decade.
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Bernanke downplays inflation risks

Federal Reserve chairman said the risk of inflation was “quite low” and that higher prices in emerging markets were unlikely to spill over into the U.S.
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White House proposes unemployment aid for states

President Barack Obama will propose giving financial relief to U.S. states struggling with high unemployment insurance debt, the White House said on Tuesday, hoping that a lifeline now will avoid bailouts later.

House panel chief sees no future in new $53 bln high-speed rail plan

The White House unveiled plans to spend $53 billion over the next six years on bringing high-speed rail service to 80 percent of Americans within 25 years, though House Transportation Committee chairman John Mica and Railroads Subcommittee chairman Bill Shuster expressed reservations over its future benefit.

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