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| Filed Under: | Politics / US Politics | |
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| Archived Since: | October 21, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Congress must "act soon" on guns, Obama says
In weekly address, Obama reiterates commitment to reducing gun violence, pressures Congress to act
Neither Bush will attend Obama's inauguration
However, former Presidents Carter and Clinton will be in attendance on Monday
House GOP to seek three-month debt limit hike
House majority leader says if Congress hasn't passed a budget within the three months, their pay will be withheld
Holder urges mayors to pressure Congress on guns
Attorney General Eric Holder echoed the president's message on guns, and urged mayors to remain a vocal component of the gun debate
Choice of MLK, Lincoln bibles "entirely fitting", Obama says
In a new video, the president credits both figures with enabling his own rise, remembers his first inauguration
Obama enters second term with 51 percent approval
Forty-one percent disapprove of the job the president is doing in new CBS News/New York Times poll
Why is Obama being sworn in twice?
The president will be sworn in at the White House on Sunday and at his inaugural ceremony on Monday
Ryan floats short-term debt limit increase idea
Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan says it would allow more time for Republicans to work on spending cuts with Democrats
Clinton, Obama's cabinet picks set for Senate hearings
Benghazi hearings get new date; Kerry, Hagel, Brennan head to Senate committees for first round of confirmation
Denis McDonough expected to be next White House chief of staff
McDonough is the president's top national security adviser and would replace Jack Lew, who has been nominated as Treasury secretary
9 in 10 back universal gun background checks
CBS News/NY Times survey finds wide support for Obama proposal; 3 in 4 back say armed guards in public places would help
A long way from Black Hawk Down
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce that the U.S. will recognize the Somali government for the first time in 20 years
NRA president: Door-to-door gun confiscation a "legitimate fear"
David Keene outlines what in President Obama's gun violence prevention proposals the NRA does and doesn't support
NRA: Obama "attacking firearms and ignoring children"
In reaction to the president's agenda on gun violence, unveiled today, the NRA accuses the president of missing the point
Kids' letters to Obama on gun control
Four youngsters wrote letters to Obama in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, pleading for more gun control -- read them here
Salazar stepping down as interior secretary
Ken Salazar says he plans to leave the Interior Department by the end of March and return to his home state of Colorado
Gov. Martin O'Malley seeks to abolish Md. death penalty
Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md., cites fiscal, justice considerations in proposing a ban on capital punishment
Poll: 6 in 10 favor tougher gun laws
Adults overwhelmingly want to close loopholes on background checks for gun buyers
NRA ad: Obama an "elitist hypocrite" on gun violence
New ad blasts the president for enjoying Secret Service protection for his daughters while resisting call for armed guards in schools
After years of pressure, Obama limos to feature "Taxation Without Representation" plates
President plans to show solidarity with Washington, D.C. residents who lack full congressional representation