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October 1, 2009
Obama Addresses Democratic Governors' Fundraiser
President Obama told a group of Democratic governors Thursday afternoon that his economic stimulus plan has helped stabilize the national economy and that his plans for health care reform, expanding educational opportunities and investing in clean energy will point the way to a more prosperous future.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 4:42 PM ET | Comments (4)
Beating Death of Chicago Student Prompts Upcoming Visit from AG, Education Secretary
Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan will travel to Chicago next Wednesday to meet with students, community members and officials from the high school attended by a 16-year-old honor student who was beaten to death last week, White Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 3:58 PM ET | Comments (6)
Progressive Coalition Comes Out for ACORN
Leaders of several progressive community groups stood up Thursday to defend ACORN, the community organizing group under fire and under threat of losing all federal funding, after some of its employees were caught on videotape appearing to give advice on how to conceal a prostitution business.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 3:45 PM ET | Comments (26)
Dispatch: The International Olympic Committee Session Opening Ceremony
The Post's Robin Givhan was the White House pool reporter for the opening ceremony of the 121st International Olympic Committee Session in Copenhagen Thursday. Her report.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 3:31 PM ET | Comments (4)
Obama Bans Federal Employees From Texting While Driving
President Obama has banned federal employees from text messaging when they are behind the wheel of government vehicles and from texting in their own cars if they use government-issued phones or are on official business.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 2:52 PM ET | Comments (11)
A Shift on Abortion?
Both foes and supporters of legal abortion should sit back and take a broad view before overreacting to Thursday's release of new poll numbers showing a big shift in Americans' attitudes about abortion.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM ET | Comments (12)
A Republican Comeback?
The question is prompted by the new release from the Gallup organization, which showed that the gap in party identification is now the smallest it has been since 2005. Democrats are still in the lead, but not by the double-digit margins they often enjoyed the past two years.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 12:49 PM ET | Comments (177)
No White House Greeting for the Dalai Lama
When the Dalai Lama visits Washington next week, it will be the first time since 1991 that he hasn't been greeted by the sitting American president.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 11:09 AM ET | Comments (8)
Questions for Elizabeth Warren
I'll be interviewing Elizabeth Warren Friday morning for the "Voices of Power" series, and want to hear what you'd like to ask her.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM ET | Comments (6)
Deputy National Security Adviser Is Returning to Duty With the Navy
President Obama is expected to announce shortly that Mark Lippert, Deputy National Security Adviser for Operations and Chief of Staff of the National Security Council, will leave the White House, on a short-term basis, to serve in the United States Navy. Lippert is a reservist in the U.S. Navy who previously deployed to Iraq.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 9:51 AM ET | Comments (7)
Kerry Could Buck Obama on Troop Increase to Afghanistan
In an interview for The Post's Voices of Power video series, Kerry said he is prepared to buck the administration if his fact-finding leads him to conclude that Afghanistan could turn into another Vietnam.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 8:38 AM ET | Comments (5)
On Afghanistan, Both Parties Wary of Obama
By Ben Pershing Just as President Obama is seeking to unify Democrats behind his health-care...
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 8:32 AM ET | Comments (0)
