Category: Barack Obama

Committee approves Conn. US attorney nominee

Hartford, Conn. (AP)- The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Greenwich attorney David Fein as Connecticut's next U.S. Attorney. Sens. Christopher Dodd and Joe Lieberman say the committee recommended Fein, who was nominated by President Barac… more »
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Senate passes bill to boost Conn. bid for funds

Hartford, Conn. (AP)- The Senate has passed a package of reforms that aims to help Connecticut improve its application for the second round of funding under President Barack Obama's "Race to the Top" education competition.On Friday, the Senate passed… more »
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Obama declares in speech, 'I don't quit'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Declaring "I don't quit,"' an embattled President Barack Obama vowed in his first State of the Union address Wednesday night to make job growth his topmost priority and urged a divided Congress to boost the still-ailing economy with a… more »
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Obama to visit Conn. for Dodd

Hartford (AP) -- President Barack Obama is coming to Connecticut to help raise money for U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd.Obama will appear in the state on Oct. 23 for an evening fundraiser, according to Dodd's campaign. No further details of the event were avai… more »
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Himes talks about Obama's school speech

(WTNH) -- The controversy surrounding President Barack Obama's back-to-school speech has not escaped Connecticut and Congressman Jim Himes spoke out about the issue outside of the New Canaan Town Hall, Monday.President Obama is set to address the nation'… more »
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Analysis:Obama after Gates' arrest

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The success of President Barack Obama's ambitious agenda -- from health care and climate change to education -- could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white policem… more »
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Obama to host Apollo 11 astronauts

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will host the Apollo 11 crew on Monday, the 40th anniversa more »
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Lieberman feels pushed by Obama

President Obama is pushing for quick action on health care reform. But not all senators are on board more »
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