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White House Defends Legality of Libya Mission – Voice of America
Jun 16th
Los Angeles Times White House Defends Legality of Libya Mission Voice of America Photo: AP The Obama administration is defending the legality of its military mission in Libya. White House officials have sent lawmakers a report saying Congress does not need to approve the continuing operation in Libya because US troops there are in … White House provides Congress with report on Libya Xinhua White House defends US role in Libya after lawmakers sue MiamiHerald.com White House sees no need for congressional approval on Libya Los Angeles Times ABC Online
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Loading ...Gates says Afghanistan is not ‘war without end’
Jun 15th
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday bluntly rejected suggestions that Afghanistan is a “war without end,” defending the U.S. military operation amid fresh congressional pressure on President Barack Obama to withdraw a significant number of U.S
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Libya, Obama Argues – New York Times
Jun 15th
Fox News War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Libya, Obama Argues New York Times WASHINGTON — The White House is telling Congress that President Obama has the legal authority to continue American participation in the NATO-led air war in Libya, even though lawmakers have not authorized it. …
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...David Rivera Calls Out Obama on Jobs Plan – Sunshine State News
Jun 15th
USA Today David Rivera Calls Out Obama on Jobs Plan Sunshine State News Republicans turned to Florida freshman Congressman David Rivera on Tuesday to respond to a jobs speech that President Barack Obama made the day before in North Carolina. “The president's speech yesterday did nothing but reiterate the failed policies he … In NC, Obama pushes jobs plan Boston Globe Obama Offers Training Plan Designed for High-Tech Jobs New York Times Good for Obama's jobs council, good for America?
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...House Democrats Hoping Weiner Will Quit on His Own – ABC News
Jun 15th
Fox News House Democrats Hoping Weiner Will Quit on His Own ABC News House Democratic colleagues of scandal-scarred Rep. Anthony Weiner are looking for him to step down this week amid a growing chorus for him to resign. Even President Barack Obama has suggested he should leave
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...House panel puts bar on US aid to Pakistan
Jun 15th
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers expressed growing scepticism about the war in Afghanistan on Tuesday as a House panel approved $649 billion in defence spending for the 2012 fiscal year, including $118 billion for wars abroad. The bill imposes limits on American aid to Pakistan and creates a special bipartisan group to review the US role in Afghanistan.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Allen’s road in Afghanistan won’t be an easy one
Jun 14th
Of all the members of President Obama’s new national security team , the toughest assignment may belong to Lt. Gen.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Obama to mull pulling surge force from Afghanistan
Jun 14th
The Obama administration will consider a plan to withdraw its 30,000-troop surge force from Afghanistan over the next 12 to 18 months, but give military commanders free rein to plot the drawdown’s pace.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Biden to Lead Waste Elimination Program for Obama Administration – Fox News
Jun 13th
WLFI.com Biden to Lead Waste Elimination Program for Obama Administration Fox News Monday's announcement comes as the White House grapples for ways to both boost sluggish economic growth and chip away at the deficit. “As we work to tackle the budget deficit, we need to step up our game,” Obama said in a video announcing the Campaign … Obama administration to cut public access to half of federal websites Washington Times Obama, Biden again target government waste USA Today White House Launches New Effort to Cut Wasteful Spending MyFox Houston Government Video
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Huntsman questions Obama’s Afghanistan policy
Jun 12th
Potential GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman is suggesting a faster timetable for pulling U.S.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Troop withdrawal from Afghanistan must be significant
Jun 12th
President Obama said he would begin a withdrawal next month, and no doubt the Pentagon would like to see it be minimal. But the lessons of nearly 10 years of war make it clear it’s time to cut back the U.S
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Senators Spar Over Afghanistan Troop Drawdown as Transition Looms
Jun 9th
Tensions over troop levels in Afghanistan spilled over into a second day on Capitol Hill, as senators prodded President Obama’s defense secretary nominee on whether the administration is planning a major troop drawdown starting next month.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...U.S. lawmakers call for reduced role in Afghanistan
Jun 8th
U.S. lawmakers called for a reduced U.S.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Ambassador nominee says Afghanistan not hopeless
Jun 8th
President Barack Obama’s choice for US ambassador to Afghanistan says making progress in the country is hard but it’s not hopeless.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...U.S. aid to Afghanistan needs sharper focus: study
Jun 8th
The benefits of U.S. foreign aid for Afghanistan could melt away with a planned U.S. troop withdrawal, according to a congressional study that recommends the Obama administration focus on long-term, sustainable development.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Palin ‘didn’t mean to step on Romney’s toes’ during ‘bus tour’ campaign – DailyIndia.com
Jun 6th
Fox News Palin 'didn't mean to step on Romney's toes' during 'bus tour' campaign DailyIndia.com Washington, June 6: Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has said that she did not mean to steal media attention through her One Nation” tour bus in New Hampshire on the day Mitt Romney announced his candidacy for president. … Palin: I Didn't Mean to Step on Romney's Toes During Campaign Rollout Fox News Howard Dean warns Palin could beat Obama in 2012 The Hill Palin apologizes for upstaging Romney but not for her Paul Revere story Los Angeles Times ABC News (blog)
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