Category: Barack Obama
Committee approves Conn. US attorney nominee
Posted by ConnPolitics.tv Staff on April 30th, 2010
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 »
Senate passes bill to boost Conn. bid for funds
Posted by ConnPolitics.tv Staff on April 30th, 2010
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 »
Obama declares in speech, 'I don't quit'
Posted by ConnPolitics.tv Staff on January 27th, 2010
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 »
Obama to visit Conn. for Dodd
Posted by ConnPolitics.tv Staff on October 1st, 2009
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 »
Himes talks about Obama's school speech
Posted by ConnPolitics.tv Staff on September 7th, 2009
(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 »
Analysis:Obama after Gates' arrest
Posted by ConnPolitics.tv Staff on August 1st, 2009
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 »
Obama to host Apollo 11 astronauts
Posted by ConnPolitics.tv Staff on July 17th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will host the Apollo 11 crew on Monday, the 40th anniversa more »
Lieberman feels pushed by Obama
Posted by ConnPolitics.tv Staff on July 17th, 2009
President Obama is pushing for quick action on health care reform. But not all senators are on board more »
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