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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:10:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama Stands By Treasury Nominee | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-stands-by-treasury-nominee-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-stands-by-treasury-nominee-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:10:03 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[After Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley rose questioned about Obama Treasury Sec. nominee Tim Geithnerâ€™s taxes and household help, Obamaâ€™s press secretary Robert Gibbs put out a statement sticking by their nominee.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Now Is the Time for Lily Ledbetter and Pay Equality  | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/now-is-the-time-for-lily-ledbetter-and-pay-equality-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/now-is-the-time-for-lily-ledbetter-and-pay-equality-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:47:54 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[It is unfathomable in the 21st Century that we need to talk about this issue. However it seems that now is the time for legislation that would ensure equal pay for women is passed. Speaker Nancy Pelosi called this a priority of the House.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Conservatives Cry Media Bias against Tavis Smileyâ€™s Obama Comments | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/conservatives-cry-media-bias-against-tavis-smileyrsquos-obama-comments-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/conservatives-cry-media-bias-against-tavis-smileyrsquos-obama-comments-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:37:25 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Some conservatives are upset because PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley, told Harry Reid to put down the crack pipe and acknowledge that Democrats in Congress work for Barack Obama. Smiley added that, â€œWe all work for Barack Obama.â€ This little comment has brought out the liberal media bias conspiracy again.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama Calls Economic Situation Dire and Deteriorating | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-calls-economic-situation-dire-and-deteriorating-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-calls-economic-situation-dire-and-deteriorating-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:24:13 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Today President elect Barack Obama addressed the news that 524,000 jobs were lost in December, and 2.6 million jobs were lost last year by calling for the passage of his economic stimulus plan. "Clearly, the situation is dire, it is deteriorating, and it demands urgent and dramatic action,â€ Obama said.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top House Democrat Opposes Dr. Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/top-house-democrat-opposes-dr-sanjay-gupta-for-surgeon-general-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/top-house-democrat-opposes-dr-sanjay-gupta-for-surgeon-general-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:10:22 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Democratic Rep. John Conyers has sent a letter to Democratic colleagues to rally opposition to CNN â€™s Dr. Sanjay Gupta being nominated for Surgeon General. Conyers opposes Gupta because he is against single payer universal health care and Conyers has his own candidate in mind.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama Promises a New Course for the Economy | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-promises-a-new-course-for-the-economy-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-promises-a-new-course-for-the-economy-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:39:59 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The most interesting element of president elect Obamaâ€™s speech on his stimulus plan was its focus on government accountability, a lack of earmarks, and tax cuts. Obama was trying to defuse the potential charge that he is a big government liberal by making an urgent but practical appeal, and promising to change the course of the economy.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[4 Ex Presidents that Obama Wishes He Could Have Lunch With | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/4-ex-presidents-that-obama-wishes-he-could-have-lunch-with-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/4-ex-presidents-that-obama-wishes-he-could-have-lunch-with-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:57:21 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/4-ex-presidents-that-obama-wishes-he-could-have-lunch-with-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On a day when President Elect Barack Obama had a chance to have lunch with all the living former presidents and the current president Bush, I wondered if Obama had the chance, which former presidents would he like to talk to, and learn from, so here is my list of an alternate 4 that he could have lunch with.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill Richardson: The First Casualty of the Blago Political Fallout | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/bill-richardson-the-first-casualty-of-the-blago-political-fallout-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/bill-richardson-the-first-casualty-of-the-blago-political-fallout-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:57:08 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[In a Sunday surprise Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) withdrew his name for nomination to position of Sec. of Commerce due to a grand jury investigation into pay to play allegations in his state. It seems that Richardson has become the first casualty of the political fallout from the Blagojevich scandal.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama: We Must Act Quickly and Boldly On the Economy | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-we-must-act-quickly-and-boldly-on-the-economy-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-we-must-act-quickly-and-boldly-on-the-economy-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:38:16 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[n his weekly radio address president elect Barack Obama urged the quick passage of his stimulus package titled the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. Obama argued that without immediate action the economy could slip even deeper into recession.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Kennedy Double Standard | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/the-kennedy-double-standard-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/the-kennedy-double-standard-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:54:10 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Editorial blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/the-kennedy-double-standard-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It seems that everyone has a bone to pick with the possibility of Caroline Kennedy replacing Hillary Clinton as the junior senator in New York. Oddly enough many of the criticisms being leveled against Kennedy could have been used against Clinton when she moved to the state, but werenâ€™t.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama Looking to Exploit Fractures in the GOP | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-looking-to-exploit-fractures-in-the-gop-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-looking-to-exploit-fractures-in-the-gop-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:40:46 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-looking-to-exploit-fractures-in-the-gop-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The leadership vacuum in the Republican Party is providing president elect Obama with a unique opportunity. On Monday he is holding a bi-partisan meeting with the congressional leadership, while later in that same week Republican leaders will hold a meeting without the RNC. Could Obama become a force in both parties?<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Slew of Obama Books to Hit the Shelves in January | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaBooks/a-slew-of-obama-books-to-hit-the-shelves-in-january-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaBooks/a-slew-of-obama-books-to-hit-the-shelves-in-january-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:40:41 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama Books</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaBooks/a-slew-of-obama-books-to-hit-the-shelves-in-january-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are at least 11 books coming out about Barack Obama in January. Most of these books are scheduled for release in time to take advantage of the next wave of Obamamania expected to strike around the time of his inauguration. Here are five titles that interested me.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 12 Political Blunders of 2008 | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/top-12-political-blunders-of-2008-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/top-12-political-blunders-of-2008-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:09:36 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/top-12-political-blunders-of-2008-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Letâ€™s turn my frown upside down, as the old clichÃ© goes, and turn the microscope on other peopleâ€™s miseries. And what better way to do so then to revisit the biggest political missteps of 2008. Itâ€™s just such a rich landscape. Not surprisingly, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, John McCain and Sarah Palin headlined the blunder class of 2008.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Senate Democrats Have Few Legal Options with Blago Appointment | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/senate-democrats-have-few-legal-options-with-blago-appointment-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/senate-democrats-have-few-legal-options-with-blago-appointment-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:58:02 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/senate-democrats-have-few-legal-options-with-blago-appointment-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is set to appoint former state attorney general Roland Burris to the Senate seat of president elect Barack Obama. Although Senate Democrats have vowed not to seat any Blago appointee, there appears to be little that they can legally do to not seat Burris.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Blagojevich Vows He Will Be Vindicated | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/video-blagojevich-vows-he-will-be-vindicated-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/video-blagojevich-vows-he-will-be-vindicated-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:35:17 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/video-blagojevich-vows-he-will-be-vindicated-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In the biggest show of political bravado I â€™ve seen in a long time, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich read a statement today that not only showed him to be defiant, but also promising to beat the federal corruption charges brought against him.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Poll: 83% Say Obama Transition is going About/Better than Expected | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/poll-83-say-obama-transition-is-going-aboutbetter-than-expected-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/poll-83-say-obama-transition-is-going-aboutbetter-than-expected-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:11:53 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/poll-83-say-obama-transition-is-going-aboutbetter-than-expected-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new Marist College poll released today of registered voters found that a whopping 83% said that president elect Barack Obama is doing either about or better than expected. The poll also found that voters think Obama will move the country in the right direction, and they approve of his choice of Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Newt Gingrich Denounces RNC Obama-Blago Ad | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/newt-gingrich-denounces-rnc-obama-blago-ad-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/newt-gingrich-denounces-rnc-obama-blago-ad-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:44:21 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/newt-gingrich-denounces-rnc-obama-blago-ad-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich published a letter to RNC Chairman Mike Duncan on his website that denounced a recent video by the RNC which attempts to link president elect Obama to the soon to be impeached Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. Gingrich said Republicans need to work with Obama when they can, and discuss solutions, not negative attacks.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[RNC Tries to Make Obama-Blagojevich Connection | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/rnc-tries-to-make-obama-blagojevich-connection-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/rnc-tries-to-make-obama-blagojevich-connection-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:38:38 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/rnc-tries-to-make-obama-blagojevich-connection-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As is to be expected the Republican National Committee put out a statement today which called president elect Barack Obamaâ€™s statement about arrested Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, â€œinsufficient at best."<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Will Blagojevichâ€™s Arrest Hurt Obama?  | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/will-blagojevichrsquos-arrest-hurt-obama-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/will-blagojevichrsquos-arrest-hurt-obama-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:34:29 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/will-blagojevichrsquos-arrest-hurt-obama-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With the news that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich have been arrested on federal corruption charges, it is almost a given that some Republicans will try to link Obama to this, while ignoring the small detail that Obama is not involved.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Republicans Try To Divide Clinton and Obama | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/republicans-try-to-divide-clinton-and-obama-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/republicans-try-to-divide-clinton-and-obama-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:38:14 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/republicans-try-to-divide-clinton-and-obama-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After it was formally announced that Sen. Hillary Clinton was President Elect Obama â€™s choice for Secretary of State, the Republican National Committee put out a statement which highlighted the differences between Clinton and Obama on foreign policy. It seems that the RNC is already trying to stir up trouble in the new administration.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obamaâ€™s Centrist Cabinet  | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obamarsquos-centrist-cabinet-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obamarsquos-centrist-cabinet-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:11:53 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obamarsquos-centrist-cabinet-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With the latest news that Robert Gates has agreed to stay on as Secretary of Defense, should liberals be getting concerned that so far President Elect Obama â€™s cabinet has the look of governing from the center? I think Obama is right where he needs to be.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The History of the Presidential Pardon for a Thanksgiving Turkey | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/the-history-of-the-presidential-pardon-for-a-thanksgiving-turkey-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/the-history-of-the-presidential-pardon-for-a-thanksgiving-turkey-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:44:55 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Editorial blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/the-history-of-the-presidential-pardon-for-a-thanksgiving-turkey-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The pardoning of the turkey given to the President of the United States of America is a fairly modern tradition. In fact, it isnâ€™t even 20 years old yet. Contrary to popular myth, it wasnâ€™t Harry Truman or Abe Lincoln who pardoned the first turkey. It was George H.W. Bush in 1989.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Press Conference: Obama Plans Immediate Action on the Economy | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/press-conference-obama-plans-immediate-action-on-the-economy-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/press-conference-obama-plans-immediate-action-on-the-economy-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:27:45 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/press-conference-obama-plans-immediate-action-on-the-economy-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[During his press conference announcing his economic team today, President Elect Obama talked about the need for immediate action on the economy, With our economy in distress, we cannot hesitate or delay. Our families cannot afford to keep on waiting and hoping for a solution." Wow, a president who actually wants to act quickly for a change.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Democrats Tell Automakers No Money without a Plan | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/democrats-tell-automakers-no-money-without-a-plan-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/democrats-tell-automakers-no-money-without-a-plan-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:09:38 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Editorial blogs</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/Editorialblogs/democrats-tell-automakers-no-money-without-a-plan-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held a joint news conference today where they made it clear that the auto industry has to come up with a viable plan to reorganize or they will not get a dime of federal money.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[McCain Endorses Obamaâ€™s Homeland Security Pick | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/mccain-endorses-obamarsquos-homeland-security-pick-politicususa/</link>
<comments>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/mccain-endorses-obamarsquos-homeland-security-pick-politicususa/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:52:19 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
<category>Obama News</category>
<guid>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/mccain-endorses-obamarsquos-homeland-security-pick-politicususa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In a bit political symmetry, John McCain put out a statement today, endorsing the Democratic governor of his home state of Arizona, Janet Napolitano to be Barack Obamaâ€™s head of the Department of Homeland Security.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alaska Senator Elect Begich Disagrees With Obama on ANWR | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:18:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Mark Begichâ€™s victory over Republican Ted Stevens has brought the Democrats closer to the magic number of 60 Senate seats, but his win also points out that there are some major policy differences in the Democratic caucus. Those looking looking for liberal legislation might be disappointed by Obama and this Congress.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Who Is Obama Attorney General Pick Eric Holder? | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:24:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[NBC News and Newsweek are reporting that Barack Obama â€™s senior legal advisor Eric Holder has been offered and accepted the position of United States Attorney General, so who is Eric Holder, and what can we expect out his Justice Department?<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lieberman Acknowledges Owing Obama | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:21:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[After Democratic Senate Caucus voted 42-13 not to strip Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman of his Homeland Security chairmanship, Lieberman admitted both that he owes Obama, and that he regrets some of the remarks he made about the president elect during the presidential campaign. Barack Obama now owns Joe Lieberman.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama Saves Joe Lieberman | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:02:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[It is being reported tonight that Senate Democrats will vote tomorrow not to strip Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) of his powerful chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee. Lieberman will lose his subcommittee chairmanship,and has Barack Obama to thank for his light punishment.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obamaâ€™s Biggest Challenge: Healthcare Reform | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:16:12 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[With the return of Sen. Red Kennedy to the Hill today, we are reminded that healthcare reform will be not only a prominent issue, but also it could be the biggest challenge that President Obama will face. Here are some of the pitfalls, and possibilities for healthcare reform.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hillary Clinton Doesnâ€™t Deny Sec. of State Rumors | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:38:19 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[After it was reported that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama met this morning about a potential role for her in his administration, Mrs. Clinton addressed the rumors about her becoming the next Sec. of State, with a little humor at a transit conference in Albany, NY.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hillary Clinton Rumored to be Secretary of State Pick | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:29:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[So Hillary Clinton, the vanquished Obama foe for the Democratic nomination was seen boarding a plane headed to Chicago today. And this act has fueled tremendous speculation that she may be under consideration by the Obama transition team for a cabinet position.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama and Baucus Disagree Over Heathcare Mandate | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:54:34 -0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jmeasley</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Max Baucus unveiled his plan to overhaul the nation â€™s healthcare system. Much of his plan is in line with the goals that Obama laid out during his presidential campaign, but the Baucus plan imposes a mandate that everyone must be covered, which Obama opposes.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Poll: Obama's Election Spurs Hope and Optimism | Politicususa]]></title>
<link>http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaPolls/poll-obamas-election-spurs-hope-and-optimism-politicususa/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:45:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The latest AP-GfK poll was released this afternoon and it shows that the election of Barack Obama has led to a new wave of optimism among Americans. The poll found that most Americans are hopeful about the Obama administration, and 72% believe that he will make the changes needed to improve the economy.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Immediate Changes That President Obama Will Bring | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:52:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[To say that expectations are high for the presidency of Barack Obama, would be an understatement. From stem cells to stimulus, here are five changes that you can count on happening now that Democrats are back in control of the White House.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rahm Emanuel Agrees to Be Obamaâ€™s Chief of Staff | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:59:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[After taking a day to think it over, Barack Obama scored a key appointment for his administration today, as it is being reported that Rep. Rahm Emanuel has agreed to be Obamaâ€™s Chief of Staff.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kerry Or Richardson For Secretary of State | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:04:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A note in an AP story Rahm Emanuel being offered the chief of staff job caught my attention. According to some Democrats, John Kerry would like to be Secretary of State, but the freshly shaven Bill Richardson would also like the job, and letâ€™s not forget the role of Joe Biden.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Obama Shattered the Red State/Blue State Divide | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:39:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[While America is basking in the glow of the historic election of Barack Obama, one historic shift should not be overlooked. With his election, perhaps the era of red state/blue state 50/50 political division has been broken.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hillary Clinton Praises Obamaâ€™s Election | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:27:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hillary Clinton released a statement that praised Obama â€™s victory in a long hard fought historic campaign, but she added the result was well worth the wait, "Tonight, we are celebrating an historic victory for the American people.This was a long and hard fought campaign but the result was well worth the wait."<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[With Projected Ohio Win, Obama Will Be President | Politicususa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:05:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The McCain campaign has put out a memo complaining about what they call voting irregularities in Pennsylvania, Florida, New Hampshire, and Virginia. The party that brought you Florida 2000, and Ohio 2004 is claiming that the Democrats are trying to steal this election.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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