Barack Obama gets new guard against gatecrashers after Desirée Rogers quits
February 28, 2010
President Obama's spokesman said that Ms Rogers had not been been forced out, but other administration officials said privately that the gatecrashing fiasco …Washington Insider Named Obama's Social SecretaryNew White House social secretary is prodigious Obama fund-raiserObama taps Washington insider as social secretary
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President Obama signs Patriot Act extension
February 28, 2010
President Obama signed a one-year extension of several key provisions of the Patriot Act. Obama's signature follows passage in both the …President Obama Signs One-Year Extension of Patriot ActObama signs one-year extension of Patriot ActPresident Obama Signs Extension of Patriot Act One Year
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New White House social secretary is prodigious Obama fund-raiser
February 28, 2010
The finance director of President Barack Obama's 2008 election campaign and a long-time Washington rainmaker has been appointed the new White House social …Washington Insider Named Obama's Social SecretaryDemocratic fund-raiser Julianna Smoot to replace Desiree Rogers as White House …Obama taps Washington insider as social secretary
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Sunday’s best: Obama allies, foes debate reconciliation
February 28, 2010
In the days ahead, President Obama — who has already proposed a $950 billion health care plan — is scheduled to outline his own plan for going forward. …Obama, Democrats renew push for healthcareObama Says <i>Please</i>, Republicans Say <i>No</i>Obama to GOP on health care: 'Let's get this done'
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Chile And Haiti: A Study In Contrast When Facing Natural Disasters
February 28, 2010
Even so the massive earthquake which hit Chile yesterday, and the one which devastated Haiti on January 12 are unlikely to be related to each other on a …Chile's quake 500 times more powerful than Haiti'sChile's earthquake 500 times stronger yet less destructive than Haiti's [Photos]Why Was Chile Quake Less Deadly Than Haiti's?
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Local doc back from Haiti with song in his heart
February 28, 2010
Dr. C. Tan Pinney of Hockinson, center in orange shirt, rides in the back of a pickup truck through the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with his teammates …Haiti earthquake hits close to homeHaiti Plans to Shrink Capital, Shift Settlements8 killed in heavy rain in southwestern Haiti
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UPDATE 3-Obama rounds out deficit panel with Honeywell chief
February 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama filled out his commission to tackle the US deficit on Friday, appointing the head of …Obama rounds out bipartisan debt commissionObama Names 4 More to Debt PanelPresident Obama Names More Members of Fiscal Commission
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President Obama honored Bob Dylan, Clint Eastwood, and others at a White House …
February 28, 2010
Bob Dylan and Clint Eastwood were honored by President Barack Obama in a ceremony at the White House. They both received art awards. Obama hailed Dylan as …Obama Pays Tribute To Bob Dylan And Clint EastwoodObama Honors Dylan, Eastwood at White HousePresident Obama honors Bob Dylan and Clint Eastwood
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Chile earthquake a test for aid agencies
February 28, 2010
In the month and a half since a magnitude 7 quake devastated Haiti, he said, the Red Cross has raised $322 million for its efforts there. …Contributing to Chile — What You Can Do NowAid Groups Prepare to Send HelpHaiti donations gratifying; don't forget local needs
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Infrastructure helps to stem casualties
February 28, 2010
Over the past 40 years the country has had a dozen quakes at least as powerful as the magnitude 7.0 Haiti quake – and the magnitude 9.5 Chilean earthquake …My Heart Goes Out to ChileChilean Montrealers desperate for news from homeEarthquake in Chile summary– videos, first thoughts
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