Archive for December, 2009


Times Online


BBC News

Obama's America remembers Lincoln
BBC News
In 2009 the US not only inaugurated its first black president - it also honoured the president who paved Barack Obama's way to the country's


The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com

GOP Lawmaker: Threat From Terrorism Not Going Away
New York Times
By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion.
Hoekstra on Underwear Bomber: "We Missed Him at Every Step"ABC News (blog)
Hoekstra Uses Airline Attack To Raise Money For Gubernatorial CampaignTPMDC (blog)
Rep. Hoekstra thanks 'aggressive media' for reporting failed attackThe Hill (blog)
MLive.com -fox4kc.com (blog) -Examiner.com

The Canadian Press

Lawmakers Spar Over Nominee for TSA Chief in Wake of Terror Attempt
FOXNews
The attempted bombing of a Detroit-bound flight has re-ignited debate in the Senate over President Obama's nominee for chief of the Transportation Security
Vote urged to confirm TSA chiefLos Angeles Times
Key US security agencies lack permanent leaders as administration focuses on The Canadian Press
Politics blocking vote on nominees to head TSA and Customs and Border ProtectionChattahBox
Think Progress -Washington Post

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Obama still plans to close Gitmo
Politico
Obama had set a one-year deadline for the closure but now says that will slip as the administration looks for suitable places to transfer the detainees,
Obama Under Pressure to Prevent Yemeni Detainees From Returning HomeFOXNews


BBC News

Obama condemns Iran's 'iron fist'
BBC News
US President Barack Obama has condemned the Iranian government's attempts to quell recent protests, in which eight people have been killed.
Obama demands freedom for Iran protestersAFP
Obama reminiscent of Bush as Iran declares war on itselfThe Richmark Sentinel
Obama, Merkel condemn crackdown on Iranian protestsCNN
Sydney Morning Herald -euronews -Press TV

Reuters

What Obama, Pelosi, Reid, & the Republicans Should Resolve for 2010
Politics Daily (blog)
They are acting at least somewhat like an organized political party, Will Rogers' famous quip notwithstanding, and President Obama is on track to avoid Bill
Autumn brings a chill to year one of ObamaIrish Times
Fall-out of Obama health-care reformsBusiness Times (subscription)
Democrats pose threat to President Obama's cap-and-trade climate BillTimes Online
Powell Tribune -Hattiesburg American -News24

CBC.ca


The Guardian

Al Qaeda Crows, Obama Vows Revenge
FITSNews
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama momentarily dropped his “Happy Norwuz” approach to foreign policy to offer some tough talk to the terrorists.
Obama: we'll catch jet bomb plottersBelfast Telegraph
Obama says Christmas Day Terrorist Plotters will be Found as Al-Qaeda Calims Merchant News
Obama: U.S. is fighting backChicago Tribune
Baltimore Sun -ABC News (blog) -Independent

MiamiHerald.com

Obama administration calling allies as it looks to sanctions in new year
Los Angeles Times
Earlier in the day, Obama spoke about the flaring violence in Tehran. He praised "the courage and the conviction of the Iranian people" while condemning
US Calling Friends, Allies on Iran SanctionsFOXNews
US begins talks with allies on Iran sanctionsWashingtonTV
US Seeking Support From Allies For Fresh Sanctions Against IranRTT News

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Times Online


BBC News

Obama's America remembers Lincoln
BBC News
In 2009 the US not only inaugurated its first black president - it also honoured the president who paved Barack Obama's way to the country's


The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com

GOP Lawmaker: Threat From Terrorism Not Going Away
New York Times
By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion.
Hoekstra on Underwear Bomber: "We Missed Him at Every Step"ABC News (blog)
Hoekstra Uses Airline Attack To Raise Money For Gubernatorial CampaignTPMDC (blog)
Rep. Hoekstra thanks 'aggressive media' for reporting failed attackThe Hill (blog)
MLive.com -fox4kc.com (blog) -Examiner.com

The Canadian Press

Lawmakers Spar Over Nominee for TSA Chief in Wake of Terror Attempt
FOXNews
The attempted bombing of a Detroit-bound flight has re-ignited debate in the Senate over President Obama's nominee for chief of the Transportation Security
Vote urged to confirm TSA chiefLos Angeles Times
Key US security agencies lack permanent leaders as administration focuses on The Canadian Press
Politics blocking vote on nominees to head TSA and Customs and Border ProtectionChattahBox
Think Progress -Washington Post

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Obama still plans to close Gitmo
Politico
Obama had set a one-year deadline for the closure but now says that will slip as the administration looks for suitable places to transfer the detainees,
Obama Under Pressure to Prevent Yemeni Detainees From Returning HomeFOXNews


BBC News

Obama condemns Iran's 'iron fist'
BBC News
US President Barack Obama has condemned the Iranian government's attempts to quell recent protests, in which eight people have been killed.
Obama demands freedom for Iran protestersAFP
Obama reminiscent of Bush as Iran declares war on itselfThe Richmark Sentinel
Obama, Merkel condemn crackdown on Iranian protestsCNN
Sydney Morning Herald -euronews -Press TV

Reuters

What Obama, Pelosi, Reid, & the Republicans Should Resolve for 2010
Politics Daily (blog)
They are acting at least somewhat like an organized political party, Will Rogers' famous quip notwithstanding, and President Obama is on track to avoid Bill
Autumn brings a chill to year one of ObamaIrish Times
Fall-out of Obama health-care reformsBusiness Times (subscription)
Democrats pose threat to President Obama's cap-and-trade climate BillTimes Online
Powell Tribune -Hattiesburg American -News24

CBC.ca


The Guardian

Al Qaeda Crows, Obama Vows Revenge
FITSNews
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama momentarily dropped his “Happy Norwuz” approach to foreign policy to offer some tough talk to the terrorists.
Obama: we'll catch jet bomb plottersBelfast Telegraph
Obama says Christmas Day Terrorist Plotters will be Found as Al-Qaeda Calims Merchant News
Obama: U.S. is fighting backChicago Tribune
Baltimore Sun -ABC News (blog) -Independent

MiamiHerald.com

Obama administration calling allies as it looks to sanctions in new year
Los Angeles Times
Earlier in the day, Obama spoke about the flaring violence in Tehran. He praised "the courage and the conviction of the Iranian people" while condemning
US Calling Friends, Allies on Iran SanctionsFOXNews
US begins talks with allies on Iran sanctionsWashingtonTV
US Seeking Support From Allies For Fresh Sanctions Against IranRTT News

all 211 news articles »

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BBC News

Obama says US will hunt plane bomb plotters
Telegraph.co.uk
President Barack Obama on Monday promised to track down all those behind an attempt to bring down a US airliner on Christmas Day, ending three days of
Obama says US will pursue plane bomb plottersBBC News
Obama orders terror safety reviewThe Press Association
US will keep pressure on extremists: ObamaCBC.ca
Detroit Free Press -Los Angeles Times -Xinhua

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Democrats pose threat to President Obama's cap-and-trade climate Bill
Times Online
Less than ten days after claiming a breakthrough on climate change in Copenhagen President Obama is facing a mutiny from senior Democrats who are imploring
Obama Supports Abortion Tax in Senate Health Care BillOpposing Views
Health reform and you: A new guidemsnbc.com
Healthcare Reform Sausage Not Fit For ConsumptionHoweStreet.com
KGMI -ABC News (blog) -Buffalo News

Modesto Bee

Centenarian cited by Obama as a symbol of struggle and progress mourned at
Los Angeles Times
Cooper, a dentist's wife who raised four children, first grabbed the nation's attention last fall when Barack Obama singled her out as a point of
Life of Ann Nixon Cooper, 107, CelebratedWXIA-TV
Centenarian voter remembered in funeralWTVM
Ann Louise Nixon Cooper, 1902-2009365Gay.com (blog)


Reuters

Security Heightened; Obama to Speak on Airline Incident
Voice of America
President Barack Obama has ordered a review of security to determine how Abdulmutallab boarded a US-bound plane with potential explosives.
Obama alerted of second plane scareFinancial Times
Obama's Ridiculous Airline Security Proposal: Fly NakedScienceBlogs (blog)
New security measures in place at nation's airportsToledo On The Move
The Detroit News -The Detroit News

Mirror.co.uk

Cheryl Cole, Michelle Obama and Arlene Phillips: Sue Carroll's women of the year
Mirror.co.uk
Addressing pupils at an all-girls school in London last spring Michelle Obama told them: ''Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate,


Treehugger

Copenhagen Accord Offers Some Progress
U.S. News & World Report
President Obama, of course, views things differently. As negotiations Friday dribbled into Saturday, he announced what he termed "a major breakthrough" with
John Prescott defends China's role at Copenhagen climate summitThe Guardian
Copenhagen TakeawaysKCI Investing
Why Blaming China for Copenhagen Won't Help the ClimateTreehugger
Examiner.com -Energy Collective (blog) -Contra Costa Times

Fewer Law Enforcement Officers Died on Job in 2009
New York Times
By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion.


New York Daily News

Obama vows to step up terror fight
Financial Times
President Barack Obama, in his first public response to a foiled Christmas Day attack on a transatlantic airliner, on Monday warned groups plotting against
Terrorist scare puts pressure on ObamaThe Age
Obama vs. Bush on natl. securitymsnbc.com
Rep. Peter King Criticizes Obama AdministrationFOXNews (blog)
ConnectMidMichigan.com -Telegraph.co.uk -AHN

Sky News

Obama Vows To Catch Plane Bomb Plotters
Sky News
Barack Obama has said that America will not rest until they have found all those involved in the attempted airplane terror attack.


A tough year ahead for Obama
News24
Now R105.95 Honolulu - As a new year dawns, President Barack Obama is poised for a momentous victory over health reform, which defied Democrats for
Fall-out of Obama health-care reformsBusiness Times (subscription)
Immigration reform facing long oddsHouston Chronicle
The Republicans' Disdain for the American People Should Be the Story of 2009Huffington Post (blog)
New America Media -NPR -Feet in Two Worlds (blog)
all 26 news articles »

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BBC News

Obama says US will hunt plane bomb plotters
Telegraph.co.uk
President Barack Obama on Monday promised to track down all those behind an attempt to bring down a US airliner on Christmas Day, ending three days of
Obama says US will pursue plane bomb plottersBBC News
Obama orders terror safety reviewThe Press Association
US will keep pressure on extremists: ObamaCBC.ca
Detroit Free Press -Los Angeles Times -Xinhua

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Democrats pose threat to President Obama's cap-and-trade climate Bill
Times Online
Less than ten days after claiming a breakthrough on climate change in Copenhagen President Obama is facing a mutiny from senior Democrats who are imploring
Obama Supports Abortion Tax in Senate Health Care BillOpposing Views
Health reform and you: A new guidemsnbc.com
Healthcare Reform Sausage Not Fit For ConsumptionHoweStreet.com
KGMI -ABC News (blog) -Buffalo News

Modesto Bee

Centenarian cited by Obama as a symbol of struggle and progress mourned at
Los Angeles Times
Cooper, a dentist's wife who raised four children, first grabbed the nation's attention last fall when Barack Obama singled her out as a point of
Life of Ann Nixon Cooper, 107, CelebratedWXIA-TV
Centenarian voter remembered in funeralWTVM
Ann Louise Nixon Cooper, 1902-2009365Gay.com (blog)


Reuters

Security Heightened; Obama to Speak on Airline Incident
Voice of America
President Barack Obama has ordered a review of security to determine how Abdulmutallab boarded a US-bound plane with potential explosives.
Obama alerted of second plane scareFinancial Times
Obama's Ridiculous Airline Security Proposal: Fly NakedScienceBlogs (blog)
New security measures in place at nation's airportsToledo On The Move
The Detroit News -The Detroit News

Mirror.co.uk

Cheryl Cole, Michelle Obama and Arlene Phillips: Sue Carroll's women of the year
Mirror.co.uk
Addressing pupils at an all-girls school in London last spring Michelle Obama told them: ''Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate,


Treehugger

Copenhagen Accord Offers Some Progress
U.S. News & World Report
President Obama, of course, views things differently. As negotiations Friday dribbled into Saturday, he announced what he termed "a major breakthrough" with
John Prescott defends China's role at Copenhagen climate summitThe Guardian
Copenhagen TakeawaysKCI Investing
Why Blaming China for Copenhagen Won't Help the ClimateTreehugger
Examiner.com -Energy Collective (blog) -Contra Costa Times

Fewer Law Enforcement Officers Died on Job in 2009
New York Times
By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion.


New York Daily News

Obama vows to step up terror fight
Financial Times
President Barack Obama, in his first public response to a foiled Christmas Day attack on a transatlantic airliner, on Monday warned groups plotting against
Terrorist scare puts pressure on ObamaThe Age
Obama vs. Bush on natl. securitymsnbc.com
Rep. Peter King Criticizes Obama AdministrationFOXNews (blog)
ConnectMidMichigan.com -Telegraph.co.uk -AHN

Sky News

Obama Vows To Catch Plane Bomb Plotters
Sky News
Barack Obama has said that America will not rest until they have found all those involved in the attempted airplane terror attack.


A tough year ahead for Obama
News24
Now R105.95 Honolulu - As a new year dawns, President Barack Obama is poised for a momentous victory over health reform, which defied Democrats for
Fall-out of Obama health-care reformsBusiness Times (subscription)
Immigration reform facing long oddsHouston Chronicle
The Republicans' Disdain for the American People Should Be the Story of 2009Huffington Post (blog)
New America Media -NPR -Feet in Two Worlds (blog)
all 26 news articles »

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