Archive for February, 2010


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)
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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)

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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)
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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)
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