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September 2, 2009

Obama Plans Televised Speech to Nation's Students Tues.

President Obama will deliver a nationally-televised address to students next Tuesday on the importance of taking responsibility for their success in school, which the White House calls a continuation of his efforts to use the bully pulpit to promote the value of education.

Posted on September 2, 2009 at 4:37 PM ET | Comments (26)

Report: Gonzales Backs Holder on Prosecutor Appointment

Appearing on The Washington Times' "America's Morning News" radio show Tuesday morning, former U.S. attorney general Alberto R. Gonzales defended the decision of his current successor, Eric H. Holder Jr., to investigate alleged prisoner abuse by CIA interrogators.

Posted on September 2, 2009 at 12:45 PM ET | Comments (6)

Justice Stevens Hires Just One Clerk

Does Justice John Paul Stevens's decision to hire only one clerk for the term that begins in October 2010 mean this could be his last year on the court?

Posted on September 2, 2009 at 12:16 PM ET | Comments (8)

Obama's 'New' Strategy on Health Care

By Ben Pershing Before this year's health-care debate began, President Obama made an important decision...

Posted on September 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET | Comments (13)

 

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