POTUS Notes Archive: February 2009
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You stay classy, Joakim
The pride of the Gators dresses down for a meeting with President Obama. Published February 27 2009
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It's official: controversial Chas Freeman to NIC
Former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, opposed by many in Jewish community, will preside over national intelligence estimates. Published February 26 2009
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Obama's neocons vs. his realists
The Washington Note's Steven Clemons says Obama must not deliver for "global justice" camp. Published February 26 2009
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Obama has 'restored moral credibility' to U.S., says Pole leader
Polish Foreign Minister praises Obama, says Russia's interests and NATO's do not always align. Published February 25 2009
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Jindal to call stimulus 'irresponsible' tonight
The Louisiana governor will respond to President Obama's address to Congress. Published February 24 2009
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McCain slams Obama for allowing pet projects in stimulus
Defeated foe criticizes president for pork spending. Published February 24 2009
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Fiscal summit 'breakouts' spark real debate
White House discusses with lawmakers contracting problems exposed by the Times last fall. Published February 24 2009
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The list of White House summit attendees
The list of attendees at the White House fiscal responsibility summit today Published February 23 2009
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Whither health-care reform?
We'll get some answers this week. Published February 23 2009
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British prime minister coming to WH on March 3
Gordon Brown will be the second foreign leader to visit President Obama at the White House. Published February 21 2009
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Twitter blows up: Journos & pols jump on with vigor
This week marked a tipping point in the use of the Web site. Published February 20 2009
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Is there an acceptable level of violence in Colombia?
The crux of the debate over the Colombian free trade agreement. Published February 20 2009
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'Obama, I want a 65-inch plasma TV': The week's best quotes
Here are the most head-turning utterances of the week. Published February 19 2009
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Gates: Russia 'working against us' on Kyrgyzstan base
Defense secretary has plenty to say on his way to Poland for a NATO meeting. Published February 18 2009
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Echoes of Bush
No, not from Obama. Published February 18 2009
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Obama unveiling foreclosure plan today
After speaking in Arizona, the president returns to Washington this afternoon. Published February 18 2009
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Seen and heard at the White House
The comings and goings of the powerful and famous. Published February 18 2009
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After bruising first weeks, Obama refocuses
As he landed in Springfield, Ill., Thursday night, President Obama's weary visage showed early signs of the toll the presidency takes on every occupant of the office, following a bruising two weeks of failed nomination embarrassments and a bitter partisan battle over a nearly trillion dollar economic stimulus. Published February 13 2009
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Obama headed to Denver and Phoenix next week
The president will outline a plan to stem foreclosures on Wednesday in Phoenix. Published February 13 2009
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Schock: No awe for Obama or stimulus
Illinois Republican congressman, youngest in House, engages in back and forth with the president. Published February 13 2009
