Obama: I Want Them Back Here Tomorrow
President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that if House and Senate leaders could not reach a deal on the 2011 fiscal budget, he wants to meet with them again Wednesday until the matter is settled.
Boehner-Obama Budget Meeting Fails to Produce Deal
House Speaker John Boehner did not reach a deal at a meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats to fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year, his office said on Tuesday.
Obama Invites Lawmakers for Budget Talks to Avert Shutdown
President Barack Obama has invited House and Senate lawmakers to the White House for Tuesday talks on the federal budget as a Friday deadline to agree to fund the federal government for the next six months, averting shutdown of some services.
Congress Transitions to '12 Budget, Some Tea Party Effect So Far
Congress is looking ahead to negotiating the 2012 federal budget as a deal nears on the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year budget, with House Republican leadership outlining its goals and a top Democrat saying the Tea Party has had some effect on previous budget talks, but said lawmakers misread their own constituents in seeking larger cuts than were possible in the 2011 fiscal year.
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Obama Gets Transparency Award in Private
President Barack Obama on Monday accepted an award celebrating transparency in government in a meeting closed to the press.
Get Serious Now on Long-Term Global Energy Needs, Obama Says
President Barack Obama told U.S. students on Wednesday that with rapid growth in China and India, global demand for energy will continue to increase and a solution for reducing U.S. dependence on imported oil would require long term solutions, setting out goals for reducing oil imports and boosting the use of alternative electricity sources decades from now.
Obama Energy Speech Preview: Oil to Decline as 'Clean' Alternatives Fill Void
President Barack Obama on Wednesday is expected present a vision of decline for the U.S. oil industry in next two decades, highlighting its lack of development at existing land leases as the country shifts to other 'Clean Energy' industries linked to nuclear power, 'clean coal,' natural gas, biofuels, wind and solar power.
DoE launches 'America’s Next Top Energy Innovator' challenge at MIT forum
The new program drastically reduces the cost of licensing any of the roughly 15,000 patents held by the federal government's National Laboratories.
White House Says Obama, Medvedev Discuss Libya at Length
U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev spoke by phone on Thursday morning, discussing developments in the Middle East at length, with a particular focus on Libya, the White House said.
Some Americans already protesting U.S. military involvement in Libya
Americans who are opposed to the U.S. participating in air strikes against Libya have held small (and thus far peaceful) demonstrations across the country, although there doesn’t appear to be a large national movement against the action yet.
Air strike destroys Gaddafi’s compound in Tripoli
An air strike by western coalition forces upon the Libyan capitol Tripoli has reportedly destroyed a three-story building which was a command center used by Moammar Gaddafi.
Obama's Speech on Libya Situation (Full Text)
The following is a White House transcript of remarks by President Barack Obama on Friday on the situation in Libya delivered from the East Room on March 18, 2011.
Obama's Remarks on Situation in Japan (FULL TEXT)
The following is a White House transcript of remarks by President Barack Obama on the situation in Japan delivered from the Rose Garden at the White House on Thursday March 17, 2011.
U.S. Nuclear Stance Unchanged for Now Despite Japan Crisis
Nuclear power will continue to be a part of U.S. plans for power generation even as a nuclear crisis unfolds in Japan in which authorities are trying their best to prevent a meltdown at a plant on the nation's eastern coastline, a top official said on Tuesday.
Bahrain declares state of emergency; Iran blasts Saudi presence
The King of Bahrain has declared emergency powers for three months in the wake of continued unrest in the tiny Persian Gulf nation, according to state television.
Congress Seeks Again to Avert Federal Shutdown, House Vote Possible Tuesday
The House of Representatives may vote on Tuesday on the latest stopgap bill to avert a federal government shutdown, with a three-week budget deal brokered by Republicans and Democrats on the table.
U.S. Activates Aid Efforts for Japan in Quake Aftermath
The U.S. will assist Japan with heavy lifting equipment to move debris and has activated two search and rescue teams to help in the aftermath of the massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent Tsunami on Friday that has already killed hundreds of people and has injured and displaced many others.
From Facebook to Britney Spears, U.S. first couple finds supporters galore in anti-bullying campaign
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle launch an aggressive anti-bullying campaign, enlisting the support of popular youth icons Facebook, MTV and Britney Spears.
U.S. Offers Help to Japan; Obama Notified 3 Hours After Quake
President Barack Obama offered assistance to Japan on Friday after an 8.9 earthquake hit just off the coast of the northeastern city of Sendai, triggering a tsunami which has so far caused up to 300 deaths, according to local officials.
Michelle Obama has a New Stylist
Forget all of the hype around celebrity fashion, today's trend setters are presidential first ladies. Consider Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni.
Airbus blames loss of China deal to Boeing on U.S. political pressure
John Leahy, chief operating officer for customers at Airbus claims that the U.S. administration had a significant influence on the award of the deal.
Gaddafi reportedly waiting to speak to foreign reporters at Tripoli hotel
Moammar Gaddafi is in a hotel in Tripoli filled with foreign reporters and will speak to them sometime tonight, according to CNN.
US, NATO weighing options over Libya: Obama
President Barack Obama said the U.S. and its NATO allies are weighing wide range of potential options (including military intervention) to pressure Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi from committing any further acts of unacceptable against the opposition rebels.
China says U.S. must stop Taiwan arms sales
The United States will put improved relations with Beijing at risk if it does not stop selling arms to Taiwan, China's Foreign Minister said on Monday.
Lawsuit charges Cigna with gender discrimination
A veteran Cigna Corp (CI.N) manager sued the U.S. health insurer on Thursday, saying it unfairly blocks female employees from promotions and higher-paying jobs. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Boston, seeks $100 million in damages and asks for class-action status.
White House: jobs data shows Obama policies working
White House economist Austan Goolsbee said on Friday the February jobs report showed President Barack Obama's policies were working to improve the economy, but he said more needed to be done to create jobs.
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