President Obama
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
How different was this inauguration from the last one four years ago that began George Bush’s second term in office. And at the same time, how similar, writes Michael Gawenda.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Watch as Barack H Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
It would take a hard person to not at least want to believe that seeds of change have been sown, writes Despina Anagnostou.
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/ Guy Rundle
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Then, following the oath, President Obama gave one of the most politically pointed inauguration speeches in decades … Guy Rundle writes in Washington.
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/ Guy Rundle
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
In effect, Obama joined together the renewal of America’s relationship abroad, with the reconstruction of its character at home, writes Guy Rundle.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Within the US, Obama’s rise challenges – obviously – all the conventional notions of electability. If a black man can sit in the White House, why not a woman or a gay or – gasp! – even an atheist? Jeff Sparrow dares to dream.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Inaugural photo opportunities applenty.
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/ Firstdog
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
… and you can hear the crowd cheering the motorcade…
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
“My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.”
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009
The inauguration commentary has been pouring in, with initial awe giving way to more critical coverage, especially around Obama’s speech.
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009
It’s a signature moment of any new presidency, the Inauguration Address. As we count down to tomorrow morning’s Obama version, here’s a quick look through the annals.
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009
For those who have decided to forgo sleep to watch the historic swearing-in of Barack Obama, we’ve compiled a guide to the best ways to watch and interact with the coverage from around the world.
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Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Watch George W. Bush’s final press conference.
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Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Outgoing US President George W Bush has given his final press conference, defending his record but conceding he made many mistakes.
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Monday, 12 January 2009
Obama has offered concessions in his economic stimulus plan to help win support in Congress, reports Politico
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Friday, 9 January 2009
Read Barack Obama’s speech on the US economy, calling for “drastic action” to prevent the recession from worsening.
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Thursday, 8 January 2009
Obama has tapped CNN’s Dr Sanjay Gupta to be the new Surgeon General, writes The Guardian.
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/ Bernard Keane
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Wednesday, 7 January 2009
Our laughter at the idiot who was cunning enough to steal the US presidency died in our throats as he set about inflicting profound damage on the rest of the world, writes Bernard Keane.
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Monday, 5 January 2009
Bill Richardson has withdrawn from his nomination to be Commerce Secretary amid a grand jury investigation, reports the IHT.
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Thursday, 18 December 2008
Republican Rep. Ray LaHood has been tapped by Obama to be his new Secretary of Transportation, ABC News reports.
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Thursday, 18 December 2008
Obama’s choice to have Evangelical pastor Rick Warren give the invocation at his inauguration has caused a rift with progressives, reports the Huffington Post.
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Thursday, 18 December 2008
Obama has chosen experienced financial regulator Mary Shapiro to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, reports the Washington Post.
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Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Obama has named Shaun Donovan as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, writes the Huffington Post.
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Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Obama will tap Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan for Education Secretary, writes the Chicago Sun Times.
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Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Colorado Senator Ken Salazar will be named as Obama’s US Interior Secretary, reoprts Bloomberg.
