Stories tagged with "Barack Obama"

Republic's survival at risk with current president by indystar

It’s good to know columnist Eugene Robinson believes the republic “will survive even” Sarah Palin ("Being Sarah,‘’ Nov. 17). I wish I felt as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Terrorist trial will only comfort the enemies by indystar

By stating that Americans won’t find it "offensive at all’’ when (Khalid Sheikh Mohammed) is convicted and when the death penalty is applied to him,... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Hamilton is confirmed for seat on appeals court by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 59-39 Thursday to seat Indiana Judge David Hamilton on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was the only Republican... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

U.S. Senate confirms Hoosier nominee by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of voted 59 to 39. Indiana Sen. Richard... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Crime & Courts

Indiana retirees blame auto bailout's leaders for Delphi pension cuts by Ted Evanoff

Retirees claim they’re paying price for Delphi’s exit from bankruptcy When she retired from auto-parts maker Delphi last year, Michelle Wilkes looked forward to a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Business

Adios to Dobbs by indystar

Many Latinos probably feel like salsa dancing in the streets now that CNN has finally cleared the air by purging itself of Lou Dobbs. Dobbs’ problem wasn’t that he... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Senate vote stops filibuster of Indiana judge by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to overcome a GOP filibuster of the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court is... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Ind. judge survives threat of filibuster by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to overcome a GOP filibuster of the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court is... – Nov 17, 2009 at 8:51 PM in Politics & Government

The hand Obama should play by indystar

The more President Barack Obama examines our options in Afghanistan, the less he likes the choices he sees. But, as the old saying goes, to govern is to choose — and he has... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:44 PM in Commentary

We need a civilian ROTC by indystar

Imagine a time when government work was exciting, widely admired, and much sought after. It seems an outlandish thought at a moment when you cannot turn on your television without... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:44 PM in Commentary

Sarah Palin coy about 2012 run, but door is open by indystar

NEW YORK — Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is “not on my radar,” but wouldn’t rule out playing some role in... – Nov 17, 2009 at 3:39 PM in Politics & Government

Lugar defends Obama's pick of Hoosier for appeals court by indystar

WASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., defended Indiana Judge David Hamilton on Monday against criticism from fellow GOP senators that Hamilton is outside the mainstream.... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Sarah Palin: a case study by indystar

I saw the other day that George W. Bush is raising money for his proposed policy institute at Southern Methodist University. I did some research and found out that there are... – Nov 16, 2009 at 6:07 PM in Commentary

Divergent interests test U.S.-India ties by indystar

Next week, President Barack Obama will welcome India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington for the first state dinner of his presidency. Many observers will focus on... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Jobless wait, as Dems pursue lower-priority health reform by indystar

With the unemployment rate topping 10 percent, you would think the Democratic-controlled legislative and executive branches might be focused like a laser on job creation. But the... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Legislators feast on perks by indystar

It was the party of the year, and, thanks to telecommunications giant AT&T, state Rep. Trent Van Haaften was there. On Jan. 19, the night before Barack Obama was sworn in as... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:08 AM in Editorial

These tax breaks for homebuyers will be around until spring by indystar

Your real estate agent isn’t returning your calls, your bank wants your income tax returns for the past 15 years and you’re getting weird vibes from the people next... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

No trophy is required for actor to enjoy his role by indystar

Like Rainn Wilson of “The Office” and Neil Patrick Harris of “How I Met Your Mother,” Kevin Dillon has been nominated for a best supporting actor Emmy the... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Bring them home, Mr. President by indystar

The most dreadful burden of the presidency — the power to send men and women to die for their country — seems to weigh heavily on Barack Obama these days. He went to... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:56 PM in Commentary

Bring them home, Mr. President by indystar

The most dreadful burden of the presidency — the power to send men and women to die for their country — seems to weigh heavily on Barack Obama these days. He went to... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:55 PM in Commentary