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Reid His Lips: Some New Taxes
justoneminute.typepad.com — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has brought forth a health care bill which defies Obama's "no new taxes" except on the rich pledge. From the Times' description of the bill: The Medicare payroll tax would rise to 1.95 percent from... (more) Reid His Lips: Some New Taxes
Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 11/9/09
whitehouse.gov — THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate ... (more) Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, ...
Gibbs: Obama not taking sides in Stupak amendment debate
thehill.com — The White House on Monday signaled it would keep its distance in the increasingly vocal debate over whether health insurance reform should include language related to abortion. When asked whether the president supported Rep. Bart Stupak's (D-Mich.) ... (more) Gibbs: Obama not taking sides in Stupak amendment debate
White House denies Afghanistan decision; senators are split
thehill.com — Senate Democrats and Republicans split along party lines on Tuesday amid reports — denied by the White House — that President Barack Obama has made a final decision on a troop surge in Afghanistan. Republican Senate leaders blasted reports from both ... (more) White House denies Afghanistan decision; senators are split
Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Jerusalem
whitehouse.gov — We are dismayed at the Jerusalem Planning Committee’s decision to move forward on the approval process for the expansion of Gilo in Jerusalem. At a time when we are working to re-launch negotiations, these actions make it more difficult for our ... (more) Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on ...
Afghan plan to include exit strategy
Afghan plan to include exit strategy
politico.com — Obama’s strategy for Afghanistan will include “how we’re going to get folks out,” says Gibbs. (more) Afghan plan to include exit strategy
White House won’t rule out budget reconciliation rules on healthcare
thehill.com — The Senate could still use budget rules to pass healthcare without 60 votes, the White House indicated Monday. President Barack Obama is hopeful that the Senate will pass a healthcare bill with 60 votes, but White House press secretary Robert Gibbs ... (more) White House won’t rule out budget reconciliation rules ...
Obama endorses House health care bill -- waits for vote - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency
content.usatoday.com — The White House has formally endorsed the House health care bill -- now all officials need to know is when the vote will be. The endorsement came in a formal Statement of Administration policy issued today, which is available here . The proposal ... (more) Obama endorses House health care bill -- waits for vote ...
Obama Quietly Visits Wounded Troops
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — During a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the president awarded two Purple Hearts. (more) Obama Quietly Visits Wounded Troops
Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed
Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said reporters should not read anything into the closed, off-camera meeting between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled for this evening. Gibbs said during his daily ... (more) Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed
White House Strongly Denies Reports Obama Has Decided On Afghanistan Troop Levels
White House Strongly Denies Reports Obama Has Decided On Afghanistan Troop Levels
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — The White House is forcefully denying reports that President Obama has settled on the number of troops to send to Afghanistan. Several stories in recent days have suggested he has made a decision and cite specific troop levels. Officials have ... (more) White House Strongly Denies Reports Obama Has Decided On ...
Gibbs Won't Offer Position On Abortion Amendment
huffingtonpost.com — Despite pledging during the presidential campaign to protect a woman's right to choose, the Obama White House is refusing to weigh in on an amendment that represents perhaps the most restrictive anti-abortion measure introduced in a generation.  ... (more) Gibbs Won't Offer Position On Abortion Amendment
WH's Chief Fox News Critic to Leave
foxnews.com — White House Communications Director Anita Dunn, who led attacks on Fox News, will leave post later this month (more) WH's Chief Fox News Critic to Leave
White House Quietly Strips the Word ‘Settlement’ From Its Criticism of Israeli ...
washingtonindependent.com — Maybe “blasts” was the wrong verb for my old headline on the White House’s response to Israel’s expansion of settlements in Palestinian East Jerusalem. The White House appears to have done some editing. When the White House press shop sent out its ... (more) White House Quietly Strips the Word ...
White House dismayed at Jerusalem settlement expansion | Politics
reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday that it was "dismayed" over Israeli approval to expand the Gilo settlement in Jerusalem and sharply criticized the ongoing evictions and demolition of Palestinian homes. "At a time when we are ... (more) White House dismayed at Jerusalem settlement expansion | ...
Obama won't decide on Afghanistan for at least another week
thehill.com — President Barack Obama won't announce his decision on troop strategy in Afghanistan for at least another week, his spokesman said Thursday. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said during a gaggle with reporters on Air Force One that the ... (more) Obama won't decide on Afghanistan for at least another week
Fox News Exec On Attempted Feinberg Interview Snub: We Requested Feinberg Interview, Gibbs ...
huffingtonpost.com — A Fox News executive told the Huffington Post Saturday that the network "absolutely" did request an interview with Obama administration "pay czar" Kenneth Feinberg and that the White House acknowledged a mistake on the part of a Treasury department ... (more) Fox News Exec On Attempted Feinberg Interview Snub: We ...
» First Daughters Not Vaccinated Against H1N1 Row 2, Seat 4
whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com — President Obama's school age daughters have not been vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the vaccine is not available to them based on their risk. The Centers for Disease Control recommend that ... (more) » First Daughters Not Vaccinated Against H1N1 Row ...
"If you're independent, Obama's press secretary Robert Gibbs has a shot at convincing you--even ...
stubbornfacts.us — "...even if you're wildly biased, even if your organization is almost dictatorial in structure. Even if you're Rupert Murdoch! But not, I think, if you're Fox." Mickey Kaus, on the problem with Fox News: I think it's pretty clear MSNBC and the ... (more) "If you're independent, Obama's press secretary Robert ...
White House Insists Gibbs Didn't Apologize To Fox
White House Insists Gibbs Didn't Apologize To Fox
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — After TPMDC posted Friday about the latest in the Fox News v. White House saga related to an interview with Ken Feinberg, a Fox executive stood firm to say the White House had excluded the network. Several readers brought a Huffington Post story ... (more) White House Insists Gibbs Didn't Apologize To Fox
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