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Is President Obama Responsible?

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:47:29 +0000

Recent scandals have emerged involving the State Department, Justice Department, and Internal Revenue Service.

Attorney General Eric Holder Recuses Himself From Investigation, The Associated Press Responds To Justice Department Seizure Of Journalists' Phone Records

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:17:09 +0000

The Associated Press is officially and publicly responding to notification by the United States Department of Justice that the DOJ had secretly obtained the phone records of more than twenty of its journalists.

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The White House Is Now on Tumblr Because of Course It Is

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:36:24 +0000

The Official White House Tumblr sounds like a parody website that would be full of political snark and GIFs. But it's not a parody. The recently launched page is actually the official Tumblr for the White House. Like, for real.

But that doesn't mean there isn't snark

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Steven Spielberg Debuts New 'Obama' Footage at White House Correspondents' Dinner…Wait, What?

Nick Romano — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:15:59 +0000

While 'Lincoln' might not have taken home the Oscar for Best Picture, it was considered one of the best films of the year by many a critic, mainly for Daniel Day-Lewis' exceptional performance as Honest Abe. In light of the film's success, what is its director Steven Spielberg planning as a follow-up?

During Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Barack Obama revealed the first behind-the-scenes footage from Spielberg's next project, 'Obama,' which re-teams him with...Day-Lewis in the title role? Take a look...

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Mississippi Man Arrested In Ricin Case

Kristine Bellino — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:38:20 +0000

A Mississippi man questioned last week is now under arrest for his suspected involvement in the mailing of ricin letters to several lawmakers.

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All Five Presidents Gather to Dedicate George W. Bush's Library

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:00:47 +0000

On Thursday afternoon at Southern Methodist University outside Dallas, President Obama and former Presidents Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter gathered at the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

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Senate Does Not Pass Gun Control Measure, President Obama Calls It A "Pretty Shameful Day In Washington"

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:17:01 +0000

It was heralded as a compromise deal, a bipartisan effort led by Republican Senator Patrick Toomey from Pennsylvania and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, III from West Virginia.

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President Obama's Latest Budget Includes Social Security Cut

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:36:47 +0000

President Obama is proposing phased in cuts to Social Security in his latest budget proposal.

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SNL Tackles Gun Control Law

Jacob Hall — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:36:29 +0000

SNL hasn't been too political in recent months, but last night's cold open saw the show jump right back into current events, taking on all of the recent movement on gun control laws...or lack thereof. In true SNL fashions, both sides of the debate come out looking pretty moronic.

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See 'Kid President' Meet the Real Commander-in-Chief

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:08:24 +0000

So apparently when YouTube star Kid President isn't busy giving us pep talks or taking over the White House he's busy doing one of the coolest things imaginable...meeting actual president Barack Obama.

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Ithaca Company Receives $5 Million As Part Of Energy Initiative

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:38:29 +0000

A new investment by the U.S. Department of Energy is helping an Ithaca-based company develop new energy saving techniques for businesses.

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Obama Picks Indiana in Office NCAA Pool, and He's In Charge of Drones, So Let's Just Declare Him the Winner Right Now

Joe Student — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:07:37 +0000

President Barack Obama finally addressed the question that has perplexed the entire nation for day: Which teams will make the Final Four? Obama chose Indiana, Louisville, Ohio State and Florida to advance to the national semifinals of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in Atlanta

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Did The History Channel Make The Devil Look Like Obama?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:06:01 +0000

The History Channel's representation of The Devil is causing controversy.

Many viewers of 'The Bible' have taken to social networks to point out similarities between the 10-part miniseries' Prince of Darkness and Pres. Obama.

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President Obama's Half-Brother, Malik Obama, Running For Governor Of Siaya County, Kenya

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:01:58 +0000

President Barack Obama's half-brother Malik Obama is running for Governor of Siaya, Kenya.

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Restaurant Video On YouTube Encourages President Obama And Governor Cuomo To Increase The Minimum Wage

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:13:54 +0000

A group of restaurant owners is collaborating on a video designed with the hope of catching the attention of President Barack Obama and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The group Strong Economy for All, "Strong

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Chuck Hagel Confirmed as Secretary of Defense

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:39:40 +0000

Chuck Hagel, whose confirmation hearing in the Senate was highly contentious, was finally confirmed today as the next secretary of defense by a vote of 58-41.

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Congressman Richard Hanna Reacts To President Obama's 2013 State Of The Union Address

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:41:29 +0000

Congressman Richard Hanna welcomed a special guest at President Obama's 2013 State of the Union address. Retired Army Col. Benjamin Margolius, of Vestal, NY, served from 1963 to 1991, including two tours in Vietnam and was Hanna's guest at the event

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Was Marco Rubio's "Water Bottle Moment" Staged?

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:02:33 +0000

The Republican Response delivered to President Obama's State of the Union speech on Tuesday night was historic. But history may take a back seat to an unintended sideshow of Rubio's speech...or was it planned?

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President Obama Lays Out Ambitious Agenda in State of the Union Address [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:58:04 +0000

Riding the wave of his re-election, President Barack Obama hit upon themes of the economy, energy, climate change and gun control in his State of the Union address delivered to a joint session of Congress.

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Watch The 2013 State Of The Union Address Live [VIDEO]

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:18:05 +0000

Watch President Barack Obama's 2013 State of the Union address live through the video below.

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