Author Archives: Alan Cosgrove

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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Obama, Are You Punch Drunk?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

This is from President Obama’s interview with “60 Minutes” Steve Kroft. Kroft commented about the current economic crises and Obama just laughs it off. “You’re sitting here. And you’re— you are laughing. You are laughing about some of these problems. … Continue reading →

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RNC Weekly Republican Response 3/21/09

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

Governor Haley Barbour (R-MS) Delivers Weekly Republican Address 3/21/09.

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President Obama’s Weekly Address 3/21/09

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Alan Cosgrove

The President reflects on lessons from his time spent outside Washington this week, which only reinforced the four core principles in his budget. (From the White House)

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