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September 1, 2009
At White House-Backed Conference, University Presidents Sound Guarded
At a meeting this week of presidents from the nation's historically black colleges, convened by the White House, Obama administration officials offered support and new programs, but they also challenged the educators to do more toward providing their students with a quality higher education.
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 7:31 PM ET | Comments (3)
Ramadan Dinner at the White House: The Guest List
President Obama will host a White House dinner Tuesday night celebrating Ramadan, the Muslim holy month during which the faithful fast from dawn to sunset each day.
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 5:42 PM ET | Comments (108)
President Urges Flu Preparedness and Clean Hands
President Obama called on Americans Tuesday to take common-sense steps -- from staying home from work when they are sick to frequently washing their hands and covering their sneezes with their sleeves and not their hands -- to support government efforts to contain the expected impact of the swine flu.
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 3:53 PM ET | Comments (4)
RNC Puts 'Seniors' Bill of Rights' on the Air
By Ben Pershing The Republican National Committee is looking to win increased attention for...
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM ET | Comments (18)
Fishing for a Comeback
It's difficult for the White House team to argue that August was a successful month for the president.
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 1:19 PM ET | Comments (163)
Obama to Receive McChrystal Report Wednesday
President Obama will receive the report assessing the war in Afghanistan from his top commander there on Wednesday, and will take it with him to Camp David as he continues his vacation over the extended Labor Day weekend.
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 11:39 AM ET | Comments (18)
Gesundheit, Elmo: US Teams With Sesame Street to Slow Swine Flu
Three federal agencies are teaming up with the colorful muppets of Sesame Street to teach children and families how to prevent the spread of swine flu this fall, such as by washing their hands, sneezing into the bend in their arms and not touching their faces.
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 11:01 AM ET | Comments (23)
New Month Brings New Focus on Afghanistan
By Ben Pershing The calendar this morning brings a new month, and a renewed focus...
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 8:19 AM ET | Comments (2)
