Obama Administration
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Middle East peace resurging as administration goal
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Months ahead of the presidential election, it seems that the White House is moving full speed ahead in trying to pursue Middle East peace.
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Obama: Middle class tax cut expiration would be 'big blow'
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President Barack Obama is arguing that the expiration of middle-class tax cuts would be a "big blow" to working families and serve as a "drag on the economy."
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Sarah Jessica Parker hosts President Obama
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It will be Sarah Jessica Parker's house, but President Barack Obama's show. The president's visit is the latest in his swing to garner more donations for his campaign stash.
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President Obama addresses economic crisis
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Obama, seeking to clarify comments about the strength of the U.S. economy, said later Friday it is "absolutely clear" that the U.S. economy is "not doing fine."
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President Obama speaks out against classified document leak claims
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President Barack Obama calls it "offensive" and "wrong" to claim his White House deliberately leaked classified information for political gain.
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Bush family, Obamas, unveil portraits at White House
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U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Thursday welcomed former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush to the White House.
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Rachael Ray at the White House
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Celebrity chef Rachael Ray chatted with ABC7’s Brianne Carter following a visit at the White House.
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Food stamp fraud to be curbed by U.S. government
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Food stamp recipients are ripping off the government for millions of dollars by illegally selling their benefit cards for cash — sometimes even in the open, on eBay or Craigslist — and then asking the government for replacement cards.
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Archdiocese of Washington takes legal action against birth control mandate
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The Archdiocese of Washington on Monday is taking legal action to challenge the administration’s mandate that requires religious organizations to provide coverage for birth control.
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Women's health a priority for Obama administration
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The Obama administration on Tuesday worked to further establish women’s health as a priority.
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Local pastors disagree with Obama on gay marriage
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Some local African-American church leaders tell ABC7's Sam Ford they disagree with President Obama on the issue of same-sex marriage, but they still support him as president.
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White House pushes domestic tourism
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The Obama administration on Thursday released a list of new incentives to draw more tourists to the United States, pushing the idea that “America is open for business.”
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White House pushes economic 'to do' list for Congress
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The White House is increasing its push for Congress to build and improve the health of the U.S. economy.
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President Obama's stance on gay marriage under scrutiny
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President Barack Obama's election-year vagueness on gay marriage is coming under fresh scrutiny.
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Osama bin Laden anniversary: White House assessing threats
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The White House continues to evaluate any possible threats ahead of next week’s one-year anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden.
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'GI Bill' to be trademarked by Obama administration
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The Obama administration wants to trademark the term "GI Bill" in an effort to shield veterans and military families being swindled or misled by schools that target their federal education benefits.
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President Obama flies Air Force One for presidential, campaign events
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President Barack Obama flies Air Force One when he leaves town. So does Candidate Barack Obama. Either way, taxpayers are on the hook for a hefty amount.
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New Turnaround Arts intiative targets failing schools
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Sarah Jessica Parker, Kerry Washington and Forest Whitaker are signing up for a new initiative with the Obama administration to adopt failing schools and help turn them around by integrating arts education throughout the schools.
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