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Obesity: Michelle Obama’s lost cause? - The Guardian

Feb 10, 2010 in Uncategorized

Reuters	Obesity: Michelle Obama's lost cause? The Guardian Michelle Obama introduces members of the Watkins Hornets football team during an event to promote fighting childhood obesity in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama launches obesity campaign and admits weakness for junk foodTelegraph.co.uk Safe and healthy snacks for kids, the Michelle Obama wayhellomagazine.com Michelle Obama on Sarah Palin: 'I don't know her'USA Today Medical News Today -Marie Claire.co.uk -Chicago Sun-Times
Washington Post	Obama: Civil rights 'a movement sustained by music' USA Today President Obama calls civil rights "a movement sustained by music," and he honored both Tuesday night at the White House. From the spiritual Lift Every Obama sings praises of civil rights musicThe Guardian Obama says music fueled civil rights movementThe Associated Press Obama Takes a Blue Pencil to the Bill of RightsLeagle.com ABC News (blog) -KGAN -Newser
Palm Beach Post	Senate Republicans block Obama man The Australian Senator Brown's addition has denied Mr Obama's party the balance of power in the Senate, enabling Republicans to use 41 votes out of 100 in a blocking GOP blocks Obama labor board nomineeThe Associated Press Obama Choice for Labor Board Blocked as Business Groups LobbyBusinessWeek Scott Brown's 1st Senate vote blocks Obama labor pickBoston Herald Washington Post -MiamiHerald.com -Reuters
Reuters	Rep. Miller: Obama Won't Get Single GOP Vote Despite Bipartisan Outreach Huffington Post (blog) A leading House Democrat predicted on Tuesday that not a single Republican lawmaker will end up supporting health care legislation despite President Obama's Obama, GOP Seek AccordWall Street Journal Obama and Republicans Jockey for (Bi)partisan AdvantageTIME For GOP and Obama, partisan actions follow bipartisan talkDallas Morning News Kaiser Health News -Los Angeles Times (blog) -Washington Post (blog)
Daily Mail	Miss me yet? George Bush pops up in an unwelcome blast from the past for Daily Mail With heavy bags and bloodshot eyes, President Barack Obama looked older than his 48 years during a press briefing at the White House Mystery George Dubya poster: Miss me yet?Times Online (blog) "Miss Me Yet" Bush Billboard: George Bush Miss Me Yet Billboard (Updated)Showbiz Gossips (press release) (blog) Mystery Solved? Ad Firm Says 'Anonymous' Business Owners Behind Bush BillboardFOXNews
BBC News	Barclays' Varley slams Obama's plans to break up banking system GAAPweb Finance and Accounting News US president Barack Obama's plans to create smaller banks to break up the banking system have been slammed by John Varley, Barclays chief executive. Barclays' head says Obama plans are 'irrelevant'Independent Obama reforms threaten banks, Varley tells MPsTimes Online Obama's reforms not enough to prevent another crisis: Barclays chiefNew Statesman The Guardian -Bobsguide (press release) -This is London
MiamiHerald.com	GOP senator: Counterterrorism adviser 'needs to go' CNN (CNN) -- A leading Republican senator is calling for the ouster of President Obama's chief counterterrorism adviser, the latest salvo in a political fight Obama aide charges 'fear-mongering' over bomber caseAFP Obama and Counterterrorism: The Debate Moves RightTIME SUBJECT: CRITICISM OF OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HANDLING OF TERROR SUSPECTSFederal News Service (subscription) Politico -National Review Online (blog) -Before It's News
This is London	Obama doesn't "begrudge" Dimon, Blankfein bonuses Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said he doesn't "begrudge" large bonuses paid out to JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive Jamie Dimon and Barack Obama praises 'savvy' Wall Street top dogsThis is London Obama Doesn't 'Begrudge' Bonuses for Blankfein, DimonBusinessWeek Obama: I Don't Begrudge Wall St. CEO BonusesCBS News (blog) The Washington Independent -Daily Beast -The Swamp (blog)
Washington Post	Shelby releases holds on Obama nominees The Decatur Daily Richard Shelby of Tuscaloosa will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said. Obama faults GOP senatorsPittsburgh Post Gazette Obama nominees get released from senator's holdsUSA Today The senator who would be kingMiamiHerald.com Politico -WTOK
The Guardian	Tea and insensitivity Baltimore Sun Tea partiers should have at least flinched when Mr. Tancredo attacked President Barack Obama by invoking his middle name of Hussein - that shopworn Hand it to Sarah PalinThe Guardian (blog) Palm-reading Sarah Palin caught red-handedTimes Online What will be the real 'tea party' impact in 2010?Christian Science Monitor U.S. News & World Report (blog) -Philly2Philly.com -Telegraph.co.uk (blog) all 2,606 news articles »

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Obesity: Michelle Obama’s lost cause? - The Guardian

Feb 10, 2010 in Uncategorized

Reuters	Obesity: Michelle Obama's lost cause? The Guardian Michelle Obama introduces members of the Watkins Hornets football team during an event to promote fighting childhood obesity in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama launches obesity campaign and admits weakness for junk foodTelegraph.co.uk Safe and healthy snacks for kids, the Michelle Obama wayhellomagazine.com Michelle Obama on Sarah Palin: 'I don't know her'USA Today Medical News Today -Marie Claire.co.uk -Washington Post (blog)
New York Daily News	Obama softens stance on Wall Street bonuses The Guardian President Obama announcing his banking reforms in January. Yesterday he appeared to soften his stance on bankers' pay Photograph: Rex Features President Barack Obama praises 'savvy' Wall Street top dogsThis is London Obama: I 'don't begrudge people success or wealth'USA Today Obama doesn't "begrudge" Dimon, Blankfein bonusesReuters Herald Sun -New York Times (blog) -CBS News (blog)
Washington Post	Obama: Civil rights 'a movement sustained by music' USA Today President Obama calls civil rights "a movement sustained by music," and he honored both Tuesday night at the White House. Of course, Obama's presidency has Obama sings praises of civil rights musicThe Guardian Obama's Permanent CampaignSpectator.co.uk Obama says music fueled civil rights movementThe Associated Press Leagle.com -ABC News (blog) -KGAN
Boston Globe	Legislation & politics Lexology (registration) President Obama has resubmitted to the Senate the nomination of attorney Craig Becker for the National Labor Relations Board. Senate Republicans block Obama manThe Australian GOP blocks Obama labor board nomineeThe Associated Press Obama Choice for Labor Board Blocked as Business Groups LobbyBusinessWeek Boston Herald -MiamiHerald.com -Reuters
Reuters	Obama Meets With Congressional Leaders on Legislative Priorities California Healthline On Tuesday, President Obama met with Democratic and Republican leaders at the White House to discuss health care reform, job creation and other legislative Obama, GOP Seek AccordWall Street Journal Rep. Miller: Obama Won't Get Single GOP Vote Despite Bipartisan OutreachHuffington Post (blog) What Can President Obama Do to Win Back Independent Voters?ABC News TIME -Dallas Morning News -Kaiser Health News
Daily Mail	Miss me yet? George Bush pops up in an unwelcome blast from the past for Daily Mail With heavy bags and bloodshot eyes, President Barack Obama looked older than his 48 years during a press briefing at the White House Mystery solved over Bush "Miss me yet?" BillboardHuffington Post (blog) Mystery George Dubya poster: Miss me yet?Times Online (blog) Mystery Solved? Ad Firm Says 'Anonymous' Business Owners Behind Bush BillboardFOXNews
BBC News	Barclays' Varley slams Obama's plans to break up banking system GAAPweb Finance and Accounting News US president Barack Obama's plans to create smaller banks to break up the banking system have been slammed by John Varley, Barclays chief executive. Barclays' head says Obama plans are 'irrelevant'Independent Obama reforms threaten banks, Varley tells MPsTimes Online Obama's reforms not enough to prevent another crisis: Barclays chiefNew Statesman The Guardian -Bobsguide (press release) -This is London
The Guardian (blog)	Has Obama failed the Invictus leadership test? The Guardian (blog) "You can win an election, but does that mean you can govern a country," mused Eastwood in a recent interview, comparing the achievements of Barack Obama to
Los Angeles Times	The Obama-GOP Miranda Showdown: Everything You Think You Know Is Wrong TPMMuckraker (blog) 29 taking Obama to task over counterterrorism policy and the Christmas bombing attempt. But the op-ed didn't criticize the fact that Abdulmutallab had been Hoekstra urges Obama to fire BrennanThe Hill (blog) GOP senator: Counterterrorism adviser 'needs to go'CNN Obama aide charges 'fear-mongering' over bomber caseAFP TIME -Politico -Washington Post (blog)
Washington Post	Obama Can't Shake It up Baby, Doug Huffington Post (blog) Former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder is the latest to scream at President Obama to shake it up baby, before it's too late. Wilder specifically wants Obama Doug Wilder to Obama: find new advisersWorld Magazine Op-ed Spotlight: Ex-Virginia Governor Urges Obama to Start FiringThe AtlanticWire (blog) Douglas Wilder to Obama: It's time to clean house and start firing peopleHot Air (blog) all 116 news articles »

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Michelle Obama launching campaign against childhood obesity - CNN

Feb 09, 2010 in Uncategorized

Daily Mail	Michelle Obama launching campaign against childhood obesity CNN Washington (CNN) -- Turn off the television, drink more water and serve smaller portions to fight childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama is urging as Michelle Obama and the fight against obesityBBC News (blog) Michelle Obama: 'Let's Move' Initiative Battles Childhood ObesityABC News First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'Washington Post USA Today -UPI.com -TopNews United States
New York Times (blog)	Critics mock Palin's 'helping hand' at Tea Party speech BBC News She had spoken in the speech of a "charismatic guy with a teleprompter", apparently meaning President Obama. Mrs Palin received a standing ovation for the Palin into omnipotenceAsia Times Online Sarah Palin's schoolgirl mistakeMetro Palin's jab at Obama's Senate record misses targetTampabay.com The Guardian -NewsHour -Montreal Gazette
Reuters	GOP wary of Obama's overtures Washington Post (blog) By Ben Pershing It takes two to tango, and when it comes to President Obama's recent overtures toward bipartisanship, Republicans aren't sure yet whether Obama's plan to shame Republicans in TV debateIndependent Obama seeks peace deal on health reformThe Guardian Expectations Low For Obama's Health Care SummitNPR ABC News -Reuters -NBC Connecticut
The Guardian	Barclays' John Varley: 'Obama reforms won't prevent banking crisis' The Guardian Photograph: PA Barack Obama's plans to stop banks engaging in risky trading activities will not stop another banking crisis, John Varley chief executive of Barclays bank chief: Barack Obama may harm global recoveryThis is London
Kansas City Star	Obama live on YouTube Dispatch Online PRESIDENT Barack Obama sat down last Monday to become the first president to take questions from his constituents over YouTube. Obama's halfway houseThe New Nation Obama's Monday Filled With MeetingsNew York Times White House press corps feels bypassed by Obama in favor of TV shows, YouTubeWashington Post Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas (blog) -Mirror.co.uk -Los Angeles Times (blog)
Indian Express	Barack Obama faces Armageddon in latest polls Telegraph.co.uk (blog) Washington may be deluged under nearly three feet of snow, but Barack Obama is experiencing a sinking feeling of another kind. The latest US polls, Obama's job rating plunges to 44%Economic Times Obama's rating plunges underwater for first time in new poll as just 44% give New York Daily News Obama's Approval Rating Hits A New Low: POLLHuffington Post (blog) BusinessWeek -Gallup.com -Atlantic Online (blog)
Seattle Post Intelligencer	Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees Washington Post Richard Shelby of Alabama has released most of the "holds" he had placed on President Barack Obama's nominees, his office said Monday. Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby Says He's No Longer Blocking All Obama NomineesABC News Richard Shelby lifts hold on Obama nomineesPolitico Republican Senator Lifts Some Holds on Obama NomineesNew York Times (blog) Newser -Gaea Times (blog) -The Hill (blog)
FOXNews (blog)	Veteran congressman's death adds to Barack Obama's woes The Guardian His death came on a day that saw Barack Obama's poll ratings fall further. A Marist poll found that only 44% of voters surveyed approved of his job Jack Murtha remembered as Hawk who backed Clinton, helped ObamaSan Francisco Chronicle (blog) Obama: Murtha 'tough-as-nails' leaderWashington Post
Reuters	Obama announces almost $4 trillion budget The Daily Titan President Barack Obama presented Congress with a $3.83 trillion budget on Feb. 1 to help battle unemployment, increase taxes on the Obama caught between a rock and the deficitXinhua The budget, partisans and Bin LadenTimes Record News New US budget would cut funds to local agencyAuburn Citizen The Tennessean -Tri County Record -Torrington Register Citizen
MiamiHerald.com	Obama Official Criticizes Hike in Anthem Blue Cross Rate TopNews United States The Obama administration summoned California's largest for-profit insurer to pose a justification its rate lifts, revealing that the increases were alarming Officials question Anthem insurance rate hikesSan Francisco Chronicle Obama Administration Blasts Anthem Blue Cross Rate HikesCBS News (blog) Obama official 'very disturbed' by Anthem Blue Cross rate hikesLos Angeles Times Liberty Papers -truthout -ABC News (blog) all 452 news articles »

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Obama’s plan to shame Republicans in TV debate - Independent

Feb 09, 2010 in Uncategorized

Economist (blog)	Obama's plan to shame Republicans in TV debate Independent That, at least, is the latest gambit of President Barack Obama who has invited Democrats and Republicans to take part in a half-day summit on reviving the Obama seeks peace deal on health reformThe Guardian Republicans skeptical on Obama health summitAFP In olive branch from Obama, Republicans see a potential weaponBaltimore Sun NPR -Kansas City Star -FOXNews
The Hindu	Sarah Palin Needs More Than a Hand CBS News (blog) Palin disparages Mr. Obama's reliance on the telepromter and then receives her comeuppance for her hand-held notes, as if she were cheating on a civics test Palin for president?The Guardian Sarah Palin caught with crib notes on her handTelegraph.co.uk President Obama vs. Sarah Palin? Former Alaska Gov. Takes Aim at PresidentABC News NPR (blog) -BuzzFlash (blog) -BusinessWeek
New York Daily News	Obama anti-terror adviser lashes out at lawmakers Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top counterterrorism adviser on Sunday lashed out at US lawmakers, accusing them of using national security Obama staff and GOP battle over Christmas Day bombing attemptUSA Today AbdulMutallab: Obama blasts Republicans for criticising trial processThe Punch GOP plays 'political football' with terror fear, President Obama aide John New York Daily News New York Times -Los Angeles Times -ABC News (blog)
MSN Malaysia News	Analysts say China should not yield to Obama's hardline on yuan Xinhua 8 (Xinhua) -- As the US President Barack Obama vowed to get "much tougher" with China on exchange rates and trade, economists from Beijing said China should Populist pressure could push Obama into China bashingBusiness Times (subscription) Chinese govt must learn to catch slippery Obama's flip flopsGlobal Times China sabre rattling risks starting trade warFinancial Times The Guardian -Dallas Blog (blog) -TIME
New York Daily News	Sen. Chuck Schumer to President Obama: Leave NY out of 9/11 terror trial, use New York Daily News Schumer's middle-of-nowhere, military-base criteria came a day after President Obama said he has "not ruled out" bringing the trial to Manhattan Federal Obama does not rule out NY 9/11 trialGulf Times Obama, Holder, Cohen: the Mistakes We MadeAtlantic Online (blog) Forex: Obama "Has Not Ruled Out" NYC For 9/11 Terror Suspect TrialForexTV.com BusinessWeek -Christian Broadcasting Network -Human Events (blog)
New York Times (blog)	Sebelius To GOP: 'Don't Get Wrong Impression' About Obama Health Summit Kaiser Health News A day after President Barack Obama invited Republicans in Congress to a bipartisan health care summit, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Obama Administration Blasts Anthem Blue Cross Rate HikesCBS News (blog) Obama Admin Demands Answers From Anthem Blue Cross After Private Insurer Huffington Post (blog) HHS secretary asks insurer to justify rate hikeForbes ABC News (blog) -Daily Beast -DC Progressive (blog)
Austin American-Statesman	US first lady tackles child obesity, out to change how millions eat, look The Canadian Press WASHINGTON — By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries. The US first lady talks about this "guilty pleasure" all the time, Michelle Obama's Childhood Obesity ControversyHuffington Post (blog) Michelle Obama's war on childhood obesityCNN “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” REPORTS ON FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA'S INITIATIVE TO ABC News (blog) Atlanta Journal Constitution -Politics Daily (blog) -Women's eNews
	Obama: Murtha 'tough-as-nails' leader Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says he was saddened to hear of the death of Rep. John Murtha and called his fellow Democrat a steadfast advocate
stv.tv	US government plans new climate service AFP WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama's administration announced plans Monday for a new office handling climate change, aiming to help businesses chart New Federal Climate Change Agency FormingABC News
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com	Obama's rating plunges underwater for first time in new poll as just 44% give New York Daily News WASHINGTON - President Obama's job approval rating has taken another dive, putting him underwater for the first time in the latest Obama's Approval Rating Hits A New Low: POLLHuffington Post (blog) Obama Job-Performance Rating Drops Among IndependentsBusinessWeek Independents Disapprove Of ObamaAtlantic Online (blog) Gallup.com -Washington Times -Los Angeles Times (blog) all 35 news articles »

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