Tag Archives: President Barack Obama

President Obama at White House Correspondents Dinner

Posted on May 10, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama did his thing at the annual correspondents dinner, and I thought it was great stuff. He was funny, and poked fun at friend and foe alike. Joe Biden was a favorite target, along with Dick Cheney, Michael Steele, … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Swine Flu Outbreak

Posted on May 2, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about the government response to the outbreak of swine flu. He is eager to be out ahead of this, and it appears to me that he is. Government response to emergency is reflective of its core competence, … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Posted on March 30, 2009 by billmanzi

The Obama Administration’s plans for G.M. and Chrysler seem to be taking shape publicly for the first time, with selected leaks out of the Administration laying out a map of where this debacle might end up. Today’s Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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Obama Auto Announcement

Posted on March 30, 2009 by billmanzi

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Obama Responds to Disaster in Dakotas

Posted on March 28, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama has been bringing federal disaster relief to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, and spends this week’s address talking about that situation. A nice job done professionally. Who says that being President is all about ideology?

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White House Virtual Town Meeting Today

Posted on March 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The White House is conducting a nationwide virtual Town Hall meeting today at 11:30. The President will be taking questions over the internet, and answering those questions. An interesting concept. Questions can be submitted through 9:30 a.m. Visit the White … Continue reading →

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Obama on the Four Pillars of His Budget

Posted on March 21, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama used his weekly address to talk about his budget, and answer critics who feel that it is too ambitious. He talks of the pillars upon which it is built, and makes the point that they are all … Continue reading →

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The Obama Message to Iran

Posted on March 20, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama released a video today, reaching out in a cautious way to Iran. From the Washington Post: The White House said the United States still has serious differences with Iran, particularly on the threat a nuclear-armed Tehran poses to … Continue reading →

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President Obama Lifts Federal Stem Cell Ban

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama today lifted the ban imposed by President George W. Bush on federal funding of stem cell research. He called for depoliticizing science, and making decisions based on sound science rather than on ideological grounds. The Bush ban had … Continue reading →

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Obama Rides High in WSJ Poll

Posted on March 4, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama continues to be very popular with the American public according to the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey. Overall, two-thirds of all Americans say they feel “hopeful” about Mr. Obama’s leadership and plans, compared with 28% who … Continue reading →

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