POTUS Notes Archive: September 2009
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Rahm: Afghanistan troop levels 'one of biggest decisions' Obama will make
Rahm Emanuel says the strategy President Obama decided on earlier this year for Afghanistan was dependent on a government that is viewed as legitimate by its people, adding fuel to the rumors that the White House is going to go a different direction. Published September 23 2009
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Busy day ahead for Obama
It's an invasion of SUVs and armored cars in Manhattan. Published September 22 2009
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Inside the room for Obama's Middle East peace talks
A look inside the room when President Obama met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Published September 22 2009
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A shoving match and a mysterious commotion
On the sidelines of two of President Obama's events here at the U.N. in New York, there were some unusual happenings. Published September 22 2009
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My question for U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice
I ask Ambassador Rice about China's role within the main global institutions Published September 18 2009
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Why seeking trade barriers just got a lot easier
Following President Obama's decision to impose tariffs against Chinese tires, U.S. industries now have a venue that has never previously been a viable option for them to seek protection from foreign competition. Here's why they'll be salivating. Published September 16 2009
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Pro-lifers pray for Obama's conversion
President Obama, who is a professing Christian, may be surprised to find that not everybody believes his confession of faith to be legitimate. Published September 14 2009
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A tale of two walks
One week ago, a discouraged-looking president trudged across the South Lawn to leave for a short vacation. Wednesday, he made the same short walk in reverse, this time looking like a man on a mission. Published September 9 2009
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'Whatever is whatever' - Obama's pragmatist play
Obama is staking his success in tomorrow's speech on whether or not he can convince the American public that he is a pragmatist, not a liberal ideologue. Published September 8 2009
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The pros and cons of Obama's 'big speech'
Think Progress' Faiz Shakir breaks it down. Published September 3 2009
