Monthly Archives: March 2009

President Obama’s Weekly Address 3/28/09

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

The President addresses the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota as they face down disastrous flooding. He speaks of what the government is doing, but also stresses that times of crisis like this are reminders of the need … Continue reading →

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Conservatives for Patients’ Rights Action Fund Is Shocked

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

“Conservatives for Patients’ Rights Action Fund releases an ad calling on Congress not to raise taxes and spend $634 billion on the President’s health care reform plan without knowing the details first.”

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Geithner Wants Broader Powers to Take Over Co’s

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

From the AP; “Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner asked lawmakers to give him powers similar to those of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which can seize control of banks, take over their bad assets and sell the good ones to competitors. … Continue reading →

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Online Town Hall With President Obama 3/26

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

President Obama hosts an Open for Questions town hall on the economy on March 26, 2009. At this first ever online town hall from the White House, the President answers questions about the economy submitted and voted on by the … Continue reading →

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American Issues Project Is Shocked

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

From American Issues Project; “This video highlights how the Obama administration and Congressional leadership protected the American International Group (AIG) bonuses and faked shock after the fact. The ad also reveals that Sen. Chris Dodd and President Obama each received … Continue reading →

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Obama Says No To Legalizing Marijuana To Improve Economy

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

President Obama was asked today, “With over 1 out of 30 Americans controlled by the penal system, why not legalize, control, and tax marijuana to change the failed war on drugs into a money making, money saving boost to the … Continue reading →

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3/25/09: White House Press Briefing

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain)

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3/24/09: Presidential Press Conference

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

The President gave his second press conference, from the East Room of the White House, on March 24, 2009. (public domain)

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Hey Paul Krugman (A song, A plea)

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

From Rock Cookie Bottom, “Hey Paul Krugman,” and ode to “the famous economist, Nobel prize winner and all around cool guy.”

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Holder Signals a Shift in Marijuana Policy

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

From the AP: The top U.S. Lawyer, Eric Holder, has signaled a change on medical marijuana policy, saying federal agents will target marijuana distributors only when they violate both federal and state law. (March 20) .

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