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Economy Dominates Obama News Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The economy dominated U.S. President Barack Obama's second formal nationally broadcast news conference. Mr. Obama also talked about violence in Mexico and the search for peace in the Middle East. The president says he is sure the recession can be reversed. He says there has already been a glimpse of progress. "We will recover from this recession," said President Obama. "But ...
March 24, 2009 - Voice of America
Obama to Seek Congressional Support for Budget, Economic Plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Before his Tuesday news conference, dominated by questions about the economy, President Barack Obama faced more criticism from opposition Republicans over his budget and spending proposals. The president is expected to visit the US Congress on Wednesday to help move his priorities through the Democratic-controlled legislature. As the furor continues over the hundreds of millions of dollars ...
March 24, 2009 - Voice of America
U.S. to Boost Forces on Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Obama administration says it is increasing the number of agents that operate along the Mexican border in an effort to combat an explosion of violence tied to powerful drug cartels. At the White House, U.S. officials outlined plans to work with Mexican authorities to enforce law and order in the border area. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the United States has two objectives ...
March 24, 2009 - Voice of America
U.S. Unveils Plan for Toxic Bank Assets
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Obama administration says it is increasing the number of agents that operate along the Mexican border in an effort to combat an explosion of violence tied to powerful drug cartels. At the White House, U.S. officials outlined plans to work with Mexican authorities to enforce law and order in the border area. Wall Street and financial markets around the world rose sharply Monday after the Obama ...
March 24, 2009 - Voice of America
Obama: U.S. Will 'Stay On The Offensive' in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Barack Obama says it is important for the United States to "stay on the offensive" in Afghanistan. Mr. Obama spoke after meeting with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Afghanistan, the world economic crisis and other topics. President Obama is to reveal his strategy for Afghanistan soon, after a strategic review is completed. As he spoke to reporters in the Oval ...
March 24, 2009 - Voice of America
Congress Continues Criticism of U.S. Missile Defense System in Europe
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Two key members of Congress raised questions on Monday about the U.S. missile defense plan for Europe, saying that the system is untested and would not protect key American interests from an attack by Iran. And a leading Senator called for more cooperation with Russia. The most controversial part of the U.S. missile defense system involves putting a sophisticated tracking radar in ...
March 23, 2009 - Voice of America
President Obama Calls for 'New Beginning' in Message to Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. President Barack Obama is offering Iran's leaders the promise of a new beginning in relations. But Mr. Obama says they must now choose between threats and engagement. President Obama says relations between Iran and the United States have grown increasingly strained over the last three decades. He says it is time to begin anew. "My administration is now committed to diplomacy ...
March 20, 2009 - Voice of America
Obama's Leadership Style Put To Test
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. President Barack Obama has been in office two months now, and the ongoing economic crisis is putting his leadership skills to the test. It was a challenging week for a new president focused on restoring public confidence in an economy that remains uncertain. Mr. Obama faced an unwelcome political distraction in the form of public outrage over millions of dollars in ...
March 20, 2009 - Voice of America
Obama Says U.S. Military Will Change, But Remain World's Strongest
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Barack Obama says the United States will continue to maintain the strongest military in the world and that it will focus more on unconventional threats. But the president also told an audience at the National Defense University in Washington that the country needs to improve its ability to deliver civilian aid and advice abroad in order to prevent wars. Speaking to a largely military ...
March 12, 2009 - Voice of America
Obama Administration Overhauls U.S. Mideast Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Obama administration is moving quickly to overhaul American policy on the Middle East, sending top envoys to the region and promising to push hard for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some regional analysts warn conditions on the ground may make progress especially difficult. U.S. President Barack Obama has been in office less than two months. ...
March 11, 2009 - Voice of America
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