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Barack Obama
Obama's economic challenges, part two
by
Dan Bobkoff
Jan 22, 2013
The crises Obama inherited have passed. But to push his new agenda, he’ll have to tackle thorny budget and debt issues constraining the economy.
Obama uses campaign machine to push agenda
by
Jeff Tyler
Jan 21, 2013
President Obama will use a deep campaign database and volunteer network in a new nonprofit. Some are concerned because it can take corporate money.
A Data-Mining Inauguration App, and a 3D printed Smartphone Case
by
Molly Wood
Jan 21, 2013
A new app from the Presidential Inauguration Committee seems like a handy tool for people visiting Washington, D.C. to watch President Obama take his second (public) Oath of Office. But critics say the app is data-mining for political purposes.
Born on Inauguration Day: Health care hits home
Jan 17, 2013
As chaplain at a children's hospital in downtown Chicago, the daughter of a stage-four cancer survivor, and an Inauguration-Day baby, this coming January 20th holds special significance for Ashley-Anne Masters.
Born on Inauguration Day: Growing up with presidents
Jan 17, 2013
24-year-old Larry Sequino isn't sure when he first realized his birthday fell on Inauguration Day -- he was born during George H.W. Bush's inauguration -- but he's been proud of it ever since.
Obama: Put someone in charge of gun-regulating agency
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David Gura
Jan 17, 2013
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms hasn't had a permanent director in six years. President Obama called for confirmation of his nominee as part of his gun-safety proposals.
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Literary voices: What does 'Hope' mean now?
Jan 16, 2013
Poet Tracy K. Smith offers her perspective on Barack Obama's campaign message of hope four years later.
Obama on gun safety: U.S. needs more data on guns
by
David Gura
Jan 16, 2013
The president called for bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, but also said the U.S. needs more background checks and more research on the causes of gun violence.
Born on Inauguration Day: Star-Spangled baby
Jan 14, 2013
Ciara McDonald will always remember where she was during Barack Obama's inauguration -- at the hospital giving birth to her second son, Ronan.