Stories tagged with "Obama"

Buyer supports funding for new I-65 interchange by Jason Thomas

Local officials are trying to obtain funding from state Frustrated with the process to secure federal stimulus money, local officials are looking at other avenues to fund a... – Apr 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Greenwood

Tax protesters rally in Noblesville by Chris Sikich

When the organizers of an anti-taxation rally failed to show up in downtown Noblesville on Wednesday, Nathan Wainwright grabbed control of the gathered protesters.... – Apr 16, 2009 at 12:17 AM in Noblesville

Dog-loving CEOs have tips for the Obamas and Bo by indystar

“They say, if you want a friend in Washington,” President Obama told Jay Leno, “get a dog.” The Obamas at last got theirs — a 6-month-old, black-and-white... – Apr 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM in Politics & Government

Buyer questions Obama's delay on using force against pirates by Jason Thomas

Representative also apologizes to British woman about return of Churchill bust GREENWOOD — President Obama’s reaction to the hostage drama involving a U.S.-flagged ship... – Apr 13, 2009 at 5:34 PM in Johnson County

Obamas host first White House Easter Egg Roll by USA Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama officially opened the annual Easter Egg Roll Monday, calling it "one of the greatest White House traditions."Obama and his wife, Michelle,... – Apr 13, 2009 at 11:48 AM in Entertainment

No meaning behind Obama's words to North Korea by indystar

It would be difficult to imagine anything more feckless than the United States’ response to North Korea’s missile launch. For the president to shout, pout and threaten... – Apr 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Budget underpins Burton's Sallie Mae visit by Carrie Ritchie

Despite the threat of losing most of its business, local Sallie Mae branches are staying optimistic. Officials hope to get some of the 2,000 jobs the company has promised to bring... – Apr 07, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Politics & Government

Kal Penn hangs up 'House' coat for government job by USA Today

Pick your shocker: Dr. Kutner's suicide on Fox's House Monday, or actor Kal Penn's decision to leave the high-profile, high-paying job to join the Obama administration.Penn... – Apr 07, 2009 at 2:18 PM in Entertainment

Team Obama pitches ball to niche news outlets by indystar

At the start, it sounded like the typical rhythm of a presidential press conference, each beat perfectly in place. First, the president called on a wire service. “Let me take... – Apr 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Donnelly votes against budget plan by indystar

Indiana Rep. Joe Donnelly has broken ranks with fellow Democrats and voted with the state’s four Republican House members against President Obama’s $3.6 trillion budget... – Apr 02, 2009 at 11:09 PM in Politics & Government

Cars, banks, confusion by indystar

Through a series of logical decisions, the Obama administration has maneuvered itself into an illogical and uncomfortable place. The president is telling Detroit to shape up or die... – Apr 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

The Financial Crisis, Rolling Stone, and Poop most recent comment by Drinky_McGee

The thing that bothers me is that the automotive... – Mar 30, 2009 at 9:57 PM

GM CEO Wagoner forced out as part of gov't plan by indystar

DETROIT — Time and time again, General Motors Corp.’s board of directors reaffirmed its support for Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, even as the company piled up billions of... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:29 AM in Business

GM chief Wagoner to step down as part of Obama auto plan by indystar

DETROIT — General Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner will step down immediately at the request of the White House, administration officials said Sunday. The news comes as... – Mar 29, 2009 at 11:48 PM in Business

Indy gets $8 million for energy projects by indystar

WASHINGTON – Indianapolis is getting $8 million in federal stimulus funds for energy efficiency and conservation projects, the Obama administration announced Thursday.... – Mar 26, 2009 at 2:35 PM in Politics & Government

Big Government's solutions by indystar

With the braying of 328 yahoos — members of the House of Representatives who voted for retroactive and punitive use of the tax code to confiscate legal earnings of a small... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Obama signs deal for post-presidency book by USA Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama already has a job lined up after his presidency: writing another book.The best-selling author reached a new book deal a few weeks before his... – Mar 19, 2009 at 11:22 AM in Entertainment

Ind. to get $200M in stimulus funds for energy efficiency by indystar

WASHINGTON — Indiana will get more than $200 million in stimulus funds to help make homes and government buildings more energy efficient and for other energy-saving initiatives,... – Mar 12, 2009 at 1:13 PM in Communities

Stuck in phony war rut by indystar

For all the legislative commotion surrounding the economic crisis, we are still living in the equivalent of “the phony war” of 1939 and 1940. War has been declared on... – Mar 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Army moving 500 soldiers to Camp Atterbury by indystar

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Army is moving about 500 soldiers to the Indiana National Guard’s Camp Atterbury this spring to help train troops being sent to Afghanistan. The... – Mar 07, 2009 at 10:09 AM in Johnson County