THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY:
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According to the Senate historian’s office, 28 of 158 nominations have been rejected, withdrawn or simply not acted upon since the court was founded in 1789.
US top court pick may lure Hispanic votes-analysts: Choice could consolidate Obama appeal with Hispanics, [...]
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Posted in HNN, Obama Presidency, Poiltical Highlights, tagged Barack Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu, CIA, Dick Cheney, George W. Bush, Guantanamo Bay, John McCain, Nany Pelosi, Sarah Palin on May 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY:
White House Photo, 5/22/09, Samantha Appleton
Weekly Address 5/23/09 Memorial Day
The President pays tribute to America’s veterans, servicemen and women – particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice – and their families.
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Your Government & New Media – WH Blog, 5-21-09
Poll gives Va. dark horse Deeds a boost [...]
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Posted in HNN, History Buzz, tagged Benny Morris, David Herbert Donald, Historians, History Buzz, James Lowen, James McPherson, Ken Burns, Simon Schama on May 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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This Week’s Political Highlights May 15, 2009: President Obama & Health Care Reform
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Caroline E. Janney: Historian remembers Memorial Day holiday’s beginnings: “Credit really goes to thousands of Southern white women who were honoring Confederate soldiers a year after the Civil War ended,” says Caroline E. [...]
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David Herbert Donald
On Sunday, May 17, 2009 renowned Lincoln historian David Herbert Donald died at 88. The following is a profile I edited that was first published in 2006.
What They’re Famous For
David Herbert Donald is the Charles Warren Professor of American History and of American Civilization Emeritus at Harvard University. A student of [...]
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This Week’s Political Highlights
May 15, 2009: President Obama & Health Care Reform
May 11: President Obama Unrolls Budget, Credit Card and Health Care Plans
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Philip Zelikow: Historian testifies that US adopted torture as a practice under Bush – Source: Secrecy News, Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists (5-14-09)
Mother [...]
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THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY:
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President Obama with Richard Notebaert, chairman of the board of trustees at Notre Dame, after delivering his commencement address on Sunday. More Photos >
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Poll indicates more Americans call themselves ‘pro-life’: It’s the first time since Gallup began asking the question 14 years ago that more don’t [...]
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Posted in HNN, Obama Presidency, Poiltical Highlights, tagged Barack Obama, CIA, credit card, health care, legislation, Nancy Pelosi, Supreme Court on May 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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Giuliani Narrows Gap With Cuomo in NY Governor Race: In an early look at the 2010 Governor’s race, former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani leads Paterson 54 – 32 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University Poll released this week.
Giuliani leads 86 – 6 percent among Republicans and [...]
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Posted in HNN, Obama Presidency, Poiltical Highlights, tagged Allan Lichtman, Arlen Specter, Barack Obama, Budget, credit card reform, H1N1, health care, Joe Biden, Julian Zelizer, Michelle Obama, Robert Dallek on May 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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Obama Approval Picks Up in May Still, only 25% say they would definitely vote to re-elect him in 2012: President Barack Obama appears to be slightly more popular with Americans at the start of his second 100 days in office than he was, on average, during his first [...]
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Posted in HNN, History Buzz, tagged Abdullahi Ibrahim, Barack Obama, Daniel Pipes, Eric Foner, History Buzz, James McPherson, Juan Cole, Michael Kazin on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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This Week’s Political Highlights
May 4, 2009: President Obama’s Second 100 Days Begins…. & Dealing with H1N1
April 29, 2009: President Barack Obama’s 100 Days Press Conference
BIGGEST NEWS STORIES:
Abdullahi Ibrahim: MU professor to run for presidency of Sudan – The Kansas City Star, 5-3-09
2010 Obama budget for [...]
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Posted in 100 Days, HNN, Obama Presidency, Poiltical Highlights, tagged 100 Days, Barack Obama, Eric Canter, George W. Bush, H1N1, Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush, Joe Biden, Kathleen Sebelius, Michelle Obama, Mitt Romney, Swine Flu on May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY:
White House Photo, 5/4/09, Pete Souza
Tax Reform for Jobs at Home
The President unveils plans to curb tax havens and end tax incentives for companies shifting jobs overseas.
White House Photo, 5/1/09, Samantha Appleton
H1N1 Flu
The President discusses the government’s response to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus, from school closings to activating online social [...]
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