Monthly Archives: May 2010

by | May 5, 2010

First Lady Michelle Obama Visits the USAID Agency

Posted by: Audiegrl First Lady Michelle Obama visited the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today in Washington, D.C. Her remarks are as follows: “MRS. OBAMA: Thank you everyone. Thanks so much. (Applause.) You all take a load off your … Continue reading →

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by | May 5, 2010

President Obama Signs the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act

Posted by: Audiegrl AP~President Obama signed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act that improves health care services for veterans and provides assistance and training to those who provide care to wounded warriors. Extra help is on the way … Continue reading →

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by | May 5, 2010

Happy Cinco de Boycott!

Posted by: BuellBoy Written by Mario Solis-Marich The fabled Mexican battle at Puebla will be commemorated today although most people celebrating it wont know what they are celebrating. Cinco de Mayo is not as celebrated in Mexico as it is … Continue reading →

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by | May 4, 2010

Jon Stewart Realizes Glenn Beck Is More Reasonable Than John McCain

Posted by: BuellBoy TPM~Jon Stewart was upset last night when he heard that John McCain is opposed to reading Miranda rights to the man who allegedly attempted to bomb Times Square. He choked up a little bit as he addressed … Continue reading →

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by | May 3, 2010

President Obama Congratulates U.S. Naval Academy Football Team for Seventh Straight Win

Posted by: Audiegrl Written by Jesse Lee This afternoon, President Obama presented the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy to the U.S. Naval Academy football team for their seventh consecutive win. The President joked that after consulting White House counsel, the team was “only … Continue reading →

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by | May 3, 2010

President Obama Delivers Speech at the University of Michigan’s Spring Commencement

Posted by: Audiegrl Written by Shama Hussain “Because I Believe in You” At the University of Michigan’s Spring Commencement, President Obama discussed the nature of politics in our democracy which he said has “never been for the thick-skinned or the … Continue reading →

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by | May 3, 2010

First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts the 20th Annual National Science Bowl

Posted by: Audiegrl Posted by Secretary Steven Chu New Faces, New Solutions Today, First Lady Michelle Obama and I have the distinct pleasure of lending a hand at the National Science Bowl – an impressive display of the scientific talents … Continue reading →

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by | May 2, 2010

President Obama Speaks on NYC Incident and BP Oil Spill in Louisiana

Posted by: BuellBoy Posted by Jesse Lee A Massive and Potentially Unprecedented Environmental Disaster [UPDATE 5/3/10 8:46PM: Read the comprehensive update from the Joint Information Center for May 3, 2010.] [UPDATE 5/3/10 6:55PM: A readout of the President and Admiral … Continue reading →

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by | May 2, 2010

First Lady Michelle Obama Graces Cover of USA Weekend

Posted by: Audiegrl America’s mom-in-chief, Michelle Obama USAToday~For Michelle Obama, mother of two very active girls, Malia, 11, and Sasha, 8, “taking care of family” comes first, Obama tells USA WEEKEND Magazine during an exclusive interview in the Map Room … Continue reading →

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by | May 1, 2010

President Obama’s Saturday YouTube Address 05/01/10

Posted by: Audiegrl WhiteHouse.gov~Giving Government Back to the American People~As the President beats back lobbyists seeking to weaken Wall Street Reform, he talks about an even broader threat that would vastly expand the influence of massive industries and their lobbyists … Continue reading →

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