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Obama hails contributions of ‘daring’ women

Crediting their role in the American story, President Barack Obama on Monday praised the nation’s “daring, indomitable” women — including the one-time political rival who is now his secretary of state.

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Michelle Obama donates ball gown to Smithsonian

Michelle Obama said Tuesday that she’ll always cherish the moment she slipped into her inaugural ball gown, a one-shouldered, white chiffon design she wore for her first Cinderella-like spins on the dance floor as first lady.

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Roberts: Scene at State of Union ‘troubling’

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday the scene at President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address was “very troubling” and that the annual speech to Congress has “degenerated into a political pep rally.”

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Obama appeals for support on health care

President Barack Obama ratcheted up his attacks against insurance companies Monday in a last-ditch attempt to get a reluctant public and skittish Democrats behind his health overhaul legislation.

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White House tweets spread president’s message

In tandem with their quick bursts of information on Twitter, the online White House routinely turns to its blog, Facebook page or YouTube channel where President Barack Obama now posts his weekly address.

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Obama calls Iraq vote an ‘important milestone’

President Barack Obama praised the Iraqi people for passing “an important milestone” Sunday, when millions turned out for national elections despite insurgent attacks that killed more than 30 people.

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Biden to try to boost Middle East peace prospects

President Barack Obama dispatched his vice president to the Middle East on Sunday to try to build support for reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks despite deep skepticism on both sides.

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Obama wants former top Army intel officer at TSA

President Barack Obama plans to appoint a former senior Army official with a career in intelligence to lead the Transportation Security Administration.

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U.S. content to keep its distance as Iraq votes

As administration officials tried in recent weeks to anticipate what could go wrong in elections in Iraq, they realized that they are largely powerless to control what happens.

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