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October 6, 2009

Obama to Keynote Gay-Rights Dinner With Lady Gaga, "Glee"

Why did Lady Gaga and Kanye West call off their joint tour? Still no solid answers, but maybe she was just trading up: On Saturday, it turns out, Gaga will share a stage with none other than President Obama at the annual Human Rights Campaign dinner.

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 3:52 PM ET | Comments (7)

Biden to Reassure Allies on Trip to Eastern Europe

Vice President Biden will travel to Poland, Romania and the Czech Republic this month on a mission that appears in part designed to reassure worried allies of U.S. resolve.

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 3:06 PM ET | Comments (5)

Senate Confirms Obama DoJ Civil Rights Nominee

The Senate voted Tuesday afternoon to confirm President Obama's nominee to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 12:53 PM ET | Comments (8)

As Obama Faces Afghanistan Decision, Old Debates - and Dangers - Reemerge

Obama faces a very clamorous -- and necessary -- public debate as he approaches a decision on whether to further escalate U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 11:28 AM ET | Comments (116)

On Afghanistan, No Good Options for Obama

By Ben Pershing Does President Obama have a good option in Afghanistan? In a week...

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 8:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

 

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