Stories tagged with "white house"

What Hoosiers are reading by indystar

Mary C. Schmucker, administrative assistant Age: 57. Town: Advance. Title: “Mrs. Kennedy: The Missing History of the Kennedy Years,” by Barbara Leaming. Comment: The... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Books

Smoking ban's expiration date sparks new dispute in council by indystar

Two weeks after a stricter smoking ban was tabled, the controversial fight already is resurfacing in the City-County Council. But this time, the debate centers on when the issue... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Politics & Government

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1512, Michelangelo finished painting the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. In 1765, the Stamp Act went into effect, prompting stiff resistance from... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Ohio transportation specialist to buy Remy's electric motors by indystar

Pendleton — Remy International has a customer for its new electric motor for hybrid cars and trucks. The Pendleton-based company, fresh from landing a $60.2 million grant... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

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

Redoing Afghan policy by indystar

Afghanistan could be the most important decision of Barack Obama’s presidency. Maybe that’s why he is, in effect, making it twice. What’s odd about the... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

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

Vote advances F-35 engine by indystar

WASHINGTON — Despite a vaguely worded veto threat by President Barack Obama, the House on Thursday easily adopted a major defense policy bill that calls for continued... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1892, the Dalton Gang was practically wiped out while attempting to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kan. In 1931, Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon completed the first... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

New campaign aims to reduce meth problem by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Authorities say a 2005 Indiana law limiting cold medicine sales led to a decline in homegrown meth labs, but meth abuse is still a significant problem... – Sep 20, 2009 at 5:36 PM in Communities

President inspires Broad Ripple. Pike HS pupils by Jason Thomas

Students in a Broad Ripple High School classroom came away motivated after listening to President Barack Obama’s speech that was delivered today at an Arlington, Va. high... – Sep 08, 2009 at 3:14 PM in Education

Text of the president's speech to students by indystar

The prepared text of President Barack Obama’s back-to-school address scheduled for Tuesdays, as released in advance by the White House: Hello, everyone — how’s... – Sep 08, 2009 at 8:13 AM in Politics & Government

Prepared text of Obama's speech to school students by indystar

The prepared text of President Barack Obama’s back-to-school address scheduled for Tuesdays, as released in advance by the White House: OBAMA: Hello, everyone —... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Education

Nation's black hole of debt keeps growing deeper by indystar

The Aug. 26 Star reported that our national debt stood at $7.4 trillion. A quick calculation shows that if we are paying a 5 percent annual rate on this debt, our interest cost is... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

What to do about spending? Maybe it's time for revolution by indystar

The Star makes excellent points with its Aug. 26 editorial regarding the dangers of the burgeoning federal deficit. The closing comment is “this is something for all to worry... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

5 questions for J. Randy Taraborrelli by USA Today

J. Randy Taraborrelli has written biographies about everyone from Michael Jackson (an updated edition is now in stores) to Elizabeth Taylor. His new book is The Secret Life of... – Aug 26, 2009 at 8:06 PM in Entertainment

Democrats dislike democracy at town hall meetings by indystar

As more Americans attend town hall meetings raising their voices in protest over health-care reform, Democrats and the White House have resorted to demonizing these citizens as... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Cash-for-clunkers program may be suspended by indystar

WASHINGTON — Four days after it launched, the popular cash-for-clunkers program has burned through its $950-million budget, sending the Obama administration scrambling to find... – Jul 30, 2009 at 11:00 PM in

Obama nominates ex-Bloomington mayor by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — President Barack Obama is nominating former Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez for a senior position in the U.S. Department of Commerce. The White House... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:40 PM in Politics & Government

Palin resigning as Alaska governor by indystar

WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left... – Jul 03, 2009 at 10:13 PM in Politics & Government