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Obama Heralds End Of Divisive Iraq War
Obama Heralds End Of Divisive Iraq War
Obama Heralds End Of Divisive Iraq War
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama heralded the end of the divisive Iraq war Monday, and warned Iraq's neighbors that the United States would remain a major player in the region even as it brings its troops home. "Our strong presence in the Middle East endures," Obama said...
Obama Urges Congress To Pass Payroll Tax Cut
Obama Urges Congress To Pass Payroll Tax Cut
Obama Urges Congress To Pass Payroll Tax Cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says Congress should pass a payroll tax cut before their end-of-the year break, and he's raising the possibility that "we can all spend Christmas here together." Obama made the comments Friday at an event on energy efficiency...
In NH, Obama To Push For Payroll Tax Cut Extension
In NH, Obama To Push For Payroll Tax Cut Extension
In NH, Obama To Push For Payroll Tax Cut Extension
WASHINGTON (AP) — Targeting Republicans in Congress and on the presidential campaign trail, President Barack Obama is heading to New Hampshire, a political battleground, to begin a year-end push to extend payroll tax cuts. During a speech Tuesday at a Manchester high school, the president was to argue that a failure to extend the tax breaks would hurt middle-class families already struggling amid
In Bali For Summitry, Obama Announces Trade Deals
In Bali For Summitry, Obama Announces Trade Deals
In Bali For Summitry, Obama Announces Trade Deals
BALI, Indonesia (AP) — Tightening ties with Asian nations as China's might rises, President Barack Obama prepared Thursday to be the first U.S. president to take part in a summit of East Asian nations. Ahead of his diplomatic efforts here, the White House announced trade deals to show progress on the jobs front back home...
Obama Raises More Than $70 Million
Obama Raises More Than $70 Million
Obama Raises More Than $70 Million
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's campaign raised more than $70 million combined for his re-election and the Democratic party during the summer, an amount that gives him a clear advantage over his Republican rivals but is less than his initial fundraising effort.

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