Showing posts with label American politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American politics. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Obamas arrive at Buckingham Palace - Channel 4 News



Michelle Obama: 'mom-in-chief' wins over the UK (via Channel 4 News)
As the US First Couple sweeps into town for a state visit, Channel 4 News looks at why the President's wife, Michelle Obama, is such a hit wherever she goes.

Friday, May 6, 2011

West Wing Week: April 29 - May 5, 2011

West Wing Week: "A Good Day For America"

This week, the President announced the death of Osama bin Laden, visited New York City to honor the victims of 9/11 and their families, made sure the federal government was doing its part in the states devastated by storms and much more.


Friday, April 22, 2011

West Wing Week: April 15 - 21, 2011

West Wing Week:
"My Old Number, 23"

This week, President Obama held townhalls in Northern Virginia, California, and Nevada, to speak directly to the American people about his vision for reducing our debt and bringing down our deficit based on the values of shared responsibility and shared prosperity


Friday, April 15, 2011

West Wing Week: April 8 -14, 2011

West Wing Week: 

 "Open for Business"

This week, with the threat of a government shutdown averted, President Obama focused on fiscal responsibility and balancing the need to cut spending and the deficit while continuing to support education, clean energy, and other investments needed to win the future. The Amir of Qatar also visited the White House.


Friday, April 8, 2011

West Wing Week: April 1 - 7, 2011

West Wing Week:

"Windmills? Call Them Wind Turbines!"

This week, President Obama focused on securing our nation's clean energy future, making stops at facilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania; met with Congressional leadership, hoping to avoid a government shutdown in the face of budget disagreements; and kept his eye on foreign policy, discussing world events with foreign heads of state.



via The White House Blog