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Reform on the Ropes? Get Fired Up.


ABC News' Rachel Martin and Sunlen Miller Report: What do you do when your poll numbers are at record lows and the issue you hope to hang your legacy on is getting more controversial by the day? If you're President...

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September 7, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (211)

Obama: Some Have “Selective Amnesia” on the Economy, Says Recovery Plan is Working


ABC News’ Rachel Martin and Sunlen Miller Report: President Obama said that on Labor Day it’s time to “reaffirm” the nation’s commitment to rebuild, and declared that the stimulus plan is working. Speaking before the friendly crowd during the annual...

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September 7, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (135)

Mad Monday -- Season 3, Episode 4: The Arrangements


As a way of breaking up the serious nature of covering the White House, and satisfying our mad Mad Men jones, we started last week to provide Mad Monday recaps so as to provide a forum for fans to discuss the AMC show. Apologies for the fluff. And yes, the below contains spoilers.

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September 7, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (9)

To Assuage Concerns, White House Releases Advance Text of President's Education Speech


The White House Monday released the advance text of the speech President Obama will deliver to students tomorrow "about the importance of working hard, staying in school and taking responsibility for their learning."

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September 7, 2009 in health care | Permalink | User Comments (142)

 

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