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Public opinion turning against Obama on oil spill
The American public is losing its patience with President Obama over his handling of the Gulf Coast oil spill. In the five weeks since an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon…
W.H. takes heat over spill response (Politico)
(CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — Billy Nungesser, the president of Plaquemines Parish on the Louisiana Gulf Coast, has a blunt message for Barack Obama: Cut out the middleman, Mr. President.
Calderon criticizes AZ immigration law
Washington (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — Politically sensitive issues such as immigration, border security, drug trafficking and trade took center stage in Washington on Wednesday as President Barack Obama welcomed his Mexican counterpart, Felipe Calderon, to the White House. Both leaders used the occasion — the fourth time they have met for bilateral talks — to take sharp aim at Arizona’s controversial new law meant to crack down on illegal immigrants.
Senator says Kagan is critical of Supreme Court (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM)
WASHINGTON (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) – Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan criticized the court she is seeking to join during a private meeting on Thursday with Democratic Senator Arlen Specter, the senator told…
Playbook: SCOTUS pick Monday (Politico)
Unless plans change, look for Obama to name Elena Kagan for Stevens’ seat tomorrow.
Poll: Lincoln would be strongest Dem in general election (Politico)
Boozman is the clear favorite in the crowded Republican primary field, leading former state senator Jim Holt 48 to 17 percent J O H N * B O O Z M A N the Republican from Arkansas was endorsed by the NRA . J O H N * B O O Z M A N is about as opposite as one can get from the Socialist Obama .
Zingers fly at correspondents’ dinner
Washington (NEWS.GNOM.ES) — President Obama’s punch lines targeted a diverse group Saturday — from teen sensations the Jonas Brothers to comedian Jay Leno, whom he described as the only person with worse ratings than his. “Jonas Brothers are here tonight,” the president said at the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner.
Obama takes digs at birthers, GOP, his advisers (AP)
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama shared some words of wisdom on Saturday, saying there a few things in life harder to find and more important to keep than love. “Well, love and a birth certificate,” Obama quipped at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, poking fun at those who question his place of birth.
Obama: New oil leases will need safeguards (AP)
WASHINGTON (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — President Barack Obama on Friday directed that no new offshore oil drilling leases be issued unless rigs have new safeguards to prevent a repeat of the explosion…
In a Rare Interview, Minister Louis Farrakhan Discusses the Nation’s First Black President, Inner-City Crime, Blacks and HIV/AIDS, Post-Racial America and Interracial Relationships on TV One on One with Cathy Hughes
Two hour special, Sunday May 9, 9pm ET SILVER SPRING, Md. — TV One is giving viewers rare access to Min. Louis Farrakhan, one of America’s most recognized, controversial and…