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Day 100
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 0:45 in Barack Obama | viewed 364 times | 1 Comment
Obama, Biden and newly Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter addressed the media about the Pennyslvania senator's switch to the Democratic Party. The president held a town hall meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, and reflected on the progress the country has made... (Continue reading)
Day 99
Written on 28 Apr, 2009 at 0:34 in Barack Obama | viewed 264 times | 0 Comments
After being confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as health and human services secretary, Kathleen Sebelius went to work on the H1N1 flu outbreak. Obama proclaimed today Equal Pay Day and urged the end of wage discrimination. (Photo source: White... (Continue reading)
Day 98
Written on 27 Apr, 2009 at 0:28 in Barack Obama | viewed 218 times | 0 Comments
The president gave assurances on swine flu, saying the flu outbreak in Mexico is a "cause for concern... but it is not a cause for alarm." Obama tied the outbreak to the need for a sustained national commitment to science.... (Continue reading)
Day 97
Written on 26 Apr, 2009 at 0:19 in Barack Obama | viewed 212 times | 0 Comments
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is joined by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs during a press conference on the government's response to swine influenza. Meanwhile, the president played golf with his commerce secretary, a White House staffer, and Trade... (Continue reading)
Day 96
Written on 25 Apr, 2009 at 0:07 in Barack Obama | viewed 277 times | 0 Comments
In his weekly address, Obama asked Congress to pass legislation that would require members to include budget cuts or tax increases against any budget increases. (Photo source: White House) ... (Continue reading)
Day 95
Written on 24 Apr, 2009 at 0:01 in Barack Obama | viewed 202 times | 0 Comments
Obama is briefed by Scott Gration, special envoy for Sudan, on his recent trip to the region. Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the White House’s health reform office, met with small business owners as part of the administration’s continuing series of... (Continue reading)
Day 94
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 23:56 in Barack Obama | viewed 199 times | 0 Comments
Obama stirred controversy when he told credit card company executives that there is a lack of clarity and transparency with regard to contract language. He asked for strong and reliable protections for consumers, including a ban on unfair rate increases... (Continue reading)
Day 93
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 23:56 in Barack Obama | viewed 220 times | 0 Comments
On Earth Day, Obama made an appearance at a wind turbine manufacturing plant in Iowa and called for a new era of energy exploration. Secretary Salazar announced an investment of $750 million in the national park system under the Recovery... (Continue reading)
Day 92
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 23:30 in Barack Obama | viewed 193 times | 0 Comments
The president welcomed King Abdullah of Jordan to the White House and held a press conference where he again offered his strong support to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act,... (Continue reading)
Day 91
Written on 20 Apr, 2009 at 23:30 in Barack Obama | viewed 196 times | 0 Comments
At his first full cabinet meeting, Obama asked every department to try to cut $100 million from their budget over the next 90 days to help reduce the deficit. Afterward in his address to the CIA, the president re-emphasized his... (Continue reading)
