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October 19, 2009

Obama makes surprise visit to Silver Spring school

President Obama paid a surprise lunchtime visit to Viers Mill Elementary School in Silver Spring Monday.

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 2:30 PM ET | Comments (24)

Ahead by a rose? Va. florist pulls out front

The hush-hush search for a new White House florist is almost over: The Reliable Source has learned that Laura Dowling, a floral designer from Alexandria, is the front-runner for the prestigious position.

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 1:51 PM ET | Comments (0)

Biden: Fix that drafty roof

Just in time for the first New England snow, Vice President Biden today announced a new federal initiative to encourage Americans to weatherize their homes, thereby reducing heating bills and carbon emissions and helping to produce jobs.

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 1:27 PM ET | Comments (8)

Obama administration issues new policy on medical marijuana

The Obama administration delivered new guidance on medical marijuana to federal prosecutors Monday, signaling a broad policy shift that will mean fewer crackdowns against dispensaries and the people who use them.

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 11:36 AM ET | Comments (10)

Bonuses Return as Political Issue

By Ben Pershing Remember those innocent days of spring -- before the health-care reform debate...

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 8:14 AM ET | Comments (5)

 

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