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Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In 60 Minutes Interview
cbsnews.com - 11/17/2008
Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In 60 Minutes Interview
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(CBS) Kroft: When the price of oil was at $147 a barrel, there were a lot of spirited and profitable discussions that were held on energy independence. Now you've got the price of oil under $60. Mr. Obama: Right. Kroft: Does doing something about energy is it less important now than…

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Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In 60 Minutes Interview
cbsnews.com - 11/17/2008
Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In ...
— cbsnews.com — (CBS) The full video version of tonight's broadcast will be made available online at 11 p.m. EST. Since Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States 12 days ago, he has largely remained out of sight, getting high-level government ... (more) Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses ...

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Iraqi Cabinet Approves Security Pact With U.S.
nytimes.com - 11/16/2008
Iraqi Cabinet Approves Security Pact With U.S.
— nytimes.com — Ministers overwhelmingly approved an agreement setting conditions for the Americans’ continued presence in Iraq, sending the measure to Parliament. > (more) Iraqi Cabinet Approves Security Pact With U.S.

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Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In 60 Minutes Interview
cbsnews.com - 11/19/2008
Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses National Security, Iraq, And His Cabinet In ...
— cbsnews.com — (CBS) Kroft: Have you been reading anything about the Depression? Anything about FDR? Mr. Obama: You know, I have actually. There's a new book out about FDR's first 100 days and what you see in FDR that I hope my team can-- emulate, is not always ... (more) Obama On Economic Crisis, Transition, Also Discusses ...

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Obama On 60 Minutes
TalkLeft — The transcript. On torture and Gitmo: Kroft: There are a number of different things that you could do early pertaining to executive orders. One of them is to shutdown Guantanamo Bay. Another is to change interrogation methods that are used by U.S. troops. Are those things that you plan to take early action on? Mr. Obama: Yes. I have said repeatedly that I intend to close Guantanamo, and I will follow through on that. I have said repeatedly that America doesn't torture. And I'm gonna make sure that we don't torture. Those are part and parcel ...

Obama's First Big-Ticket Item....
The Atlantic Politics Channel — Talking to top economic advisors about how we're gonna create jobs, how we get the economy back on track and what do we do in terms of some long-term issues like energy and healthcare. And how do we sequence those things in a way that we can actually get things through Congress? That's Barack Obama on 60 Minutes, asking himself a few questions about priorities. A little while later, Obama answers his own question, as Steve Kroft asks him about the importance of shoring up the economy. Kroft: Does doing something about ...

We are walking away from Omelas
Firedoglake — 60 Minutes: Kroft: There are a number of different things that you could do early pertaining to executive orders. One of them is to shutdown Guantanamo Bay. Another is to change interrogation methods that are used by ...

Josh Dorner: Obama Hits Green Homerun With Remarks to Govs on Energy, Climate
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... interview, the first since he was elected. Both pre- and post-election, the media has relentlessly pushed the idea that the economic downturn will force Obama to abandon his ambitious progressive agenda on everything from energy and climate to healthcare reform. Steve Kroft proved no exception, but Obama's answer underscored his exceptional commitment to clean energy, green jobs, and a sustainable economic recovery. You can watch the whole interview here, but here's the relevant section: Kroft: When the price of oil was at $147 a ...

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