Stories tagged with "washington president"

Obama calls H1N1 national emergency by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed... – Oct 24, 2009 at 5:21 PM in News

Obama chooses Hoosiers for 2 posts by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has tapped two Hoosiers for roles in his administration, the White House announced Thursday. Obama wants attorney Anne Slaughter Andrew to... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Obama taps 2 Hoosiers for U.S. roles by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has tapped two Hoosiers for roles in his administration, White House officials announced today. Obama wants attorney Anne Slaughter Andrew to be... – Oct 15, 2009 at 5:51 PM in Politics & Government

Obama calls for $250 payments to seniors by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to approve $250 payments to more than 50 million seniors to make up for no increase in Social Security next year. The... – Oct 14, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Nation & World

Purdue's leader will help oversee Smithsonian by indystar

WASHINGTON — The president of Purdue University has been appointed to the powerful board of regents overseeing the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. President Barack... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:39 AM in News

Purdue president joins Smithsonian board by indystar

WASHINGTON — The president of Purdue University has been appointed to the powerful board of regents overseeing the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. President Barack Obama... – Sep 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM in Education

Congressman denounced for 'You lie' outburst by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama accepted a South Carolina Republican’s apology for shouting, “You lie!” during his speech to Congress, and House Democratic leaders showed... – Sep 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Politics & Government

Fact Check: President uses iffy math on deficit pledge by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama used only-in-Washington accounting Wednesday when he promised to overhaul the nation’s health care system without adding “one... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Obama: Kennedy ‘greatest senator’ by indystar

CHILMARK, Mass. — A grieving President Barack Obama paid tribute to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy Wednesday, calling him a colleague, counselor and friend who etched his place in history... – Aug 26, 2009 at 9:03 AM in Politics & Government

Seniors suspicious of health reform by indystar

Many fear change would come at their expense WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has promised that seniors wouldn’t lose any Medicare benefits in a health-care... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Ind. seniors fearful of health reform by indystar

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has promised that seniors won’t lose any Medicare benefits, despite his proposal to use the savings from correcting Medicare... – Aug 24, 2009 at 8:52 PM in Politics & Government

White House to control terror questioning by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has moved forcefully to abandon Bush administration terrorism-era interrogation policies, approving creation of a special White House unit... – Aug 24, 2009 at 11:07 AM in Politics & Government

Obama returning to Elkhart next week by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to visit the Elkhart area on Wednesday, according to an administration official. The official said more details, including the focus of... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:52 PM in Politics & Government

Health care reform ads headed to airwaves by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s political organization is running its first television ads boosting his drive to revamp health care. The 30-second ads will begin... – Jul 15, 2009 at 9:09 AM in Politics & Government

Former Bloomington mayor tapped for Commerce job by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has tapped former Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez to be an assistant secretary in the Department of Commerce. Obama announced Monday that... – Jul 06, 2009 at 6:33 PM in Politics & Government

Obama seeks new credit watchdog by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama asked Congress on Tuesday to create an agency to police the fine print on credit-card bills and mortgage documents and determine what... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Obama to Iran: Stop 'violent, unjust' actions by indystar

President takes tougher tone as situation worsens WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday challenged Iran’s government to halt a “violent and... – Jun 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

$80B deal could energize health-care overhaul by indystar

Drug makers agree to offer discounts to Medicare recipients WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers scouring for money to reduce the cost of... – Jun 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Health Care & Pharma

Obama's stance is criticized by McCain, supported by Lugar by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Tuesday the disputed election in Iran revealed a change in expectations among voters and perhaps their leaders. He said he was deeply... – Jun 17, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Politics & Government

Obama presses health plan (Video 1:10 pm) by indystar

Watch video of President Obama’s Town Hall in Greenbay at 1:10 p.m WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, facing challenges to his ambitious health care overhaul from Congress,... – Jun 11, 2009 at 12:42 PM in Politics & Government