White House Unbuttons Formal Dress Code
January 28, 2009
Pictures of a jacketless President Obama at the White House last week may signal a discreet culture shift.
Leaders Say Obama Has Tapped Pastor for Outreach Office
January 28, 2009
President Obama plans to name a 26-year-old Pentecostal pastor and political strategist who handled religious outreach for his campaign to direct a revamped office of faith-based initiatives.
Are there any brave Republicans in the House?
January 28, 2009
Today the House voted to pass Obama’s economic stimulus plan. Each and every Republican voted against it. How bad could it be? Sure there was some pork. One could assert some of it smacked of socialism. But really, 100% marching in lock-step? At least ten or twelve Democrats had the courage to vote against it, presumably on principle.
Congressional Quarterly Is for Sale
January 28, 2009
The move by the owner of the St. Petersburg Times is an attempt to separate the most profitable part of the business from the more troubled flagship newspaper.
Carter praises Mitchell pick
January 28, 2009
Former President Jimmy Carter lavished praise on President Obama’s choice of Middle East envoy.
Susan Rice has worldly stocks
January 28, 2009
These include Petro-Canada, Hong Kong Electric, Taiwan Semiconductor and Toyota.
Kirk cutting close on lobbying
January 28, 2009
He doesn’t technically violate Obama’s rules against lobbyists in the W.H, but he cuts it close.
VIDEO: Obama channels Beyonce
January 28, 2009
President Obama gives his best ‘single ladies’ rendition.