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U.S. President Barack Obama

Obama's Major Speech: Shifts Date to Appease Republicans; Will Focus on Jobs

President Barack Obama has bowed to pressure from Republicans and moved the original date of his scheduled high-profile jobs speech. Obama had planned to deliver his major speech suggesting new jobs initiatives that could set the political agenda in Washington for the coming months on Sept. 7 -- but after a Republican request for a date change, it Will be on Sept. 8.

Obama interviewed for TV special on Bin Laden hunt

U.S. President Barack Obama
The effort to hunt down and kill Osama bin Laden will be featured in a two-hour television program, including interviews with President Barack Obama and senior counter-terrorism officials, the History channel said on Wednesday.
President Barack Obama tours Solyndra, Inc., a solar panel manufacturing facility in Fremont, California

Solar company that Obama visited will shut down

Solar start-up Solyndra LLC, succumbing to pressure from lower-cost Chinese rivals, said it has suspended operations and plans to file for bankruptcy, 15 months after President Barack Obama visited a company factory that was to be expanded with the help of a federal loan guarantee.
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White House could Unveil Mortgage Plan Next Week

The Obama administration is considering unveiling new plans next week to revive the ailing housing market and reduce foreclosures, including an effort to help troubled borrowers refinance their mortgages.
U.S. President Barack Obama

Obama: Could add 1 Million New Jobs

President Barack Obama said on Tuesday there were a range of policy options available that could create up to a million new U.S. jobs, in remarks ahead of a major economic speech that he will deliver next week.
Onyango Obama

Obama’s Uncle Arrested, Facing DUI Charges, President Remains Mum

Police have confirmed that they arrested an uncle of U.S. President Barack Obama in Massachusetts last week for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Onyango Obama, 67, entered a not guilty plea on Friday and was being held without bail on a detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and failure to yield the right of way.
Actress Daryl Hannah is arrested during a protest in Washington

Daryl Hannah Arrested in White House Protest

Actress and environmental activist Daryl Hannah was briefly arrested outside the White House on Tuesday during a protest against a proposed $7 billion oil pipeline, police said.
Darien Isn't Daryl

Daryl Hannah Character Would Like Oil Pipeline

The real-life pursuits of the Hollywood star stand in stark contrast to one of her most enduring characters on the silver screen: the decidedly pro-business Darien Taylor in the movie “Wall Street.”

ATF Chief Reassigned in Fast and Furious Scandal

The White House replaced the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Attorney for Arizona on Tuesday in the latest casualties over a botched gun-running investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious.
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FEMA's Disaster Relief Funds Drying Up

Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster aid money is swiftly running out as it faces a daunting Hurricane Irene cleanup that could cost billions of dollars.
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9/11 Guidelines Issued to Federal Agencies

The White House quietly issued instructions to American embassies and government agencies outlining what themes to emphasize when commemorating the 10 year anniversary of 9/11.

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