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Barack Obama

Obama to Renew Economic Ties in Latin America

The American president visits Brazil, Chile and El Salvador to enhance economic ties and improve security cooperation across the region.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 19, 2011November 22, 2014

White House Takes Credit for Record Oil Production

President Obama said that oil production had risen to a decade high. Except he had nothing to do with that.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 13, 2011April 20, 2022

Are These Really “Reckless” Cuts?

Democrats warn that cutting more than $10 billion from domestic spending would be “reckless.” But what’s in their cuts?

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 8, 2011April 20, 2022

The United States’ Predicament in Libya

Despite complaints of the Obama Administration’s response to Libya, erring on the side of caution is the right game plan.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisMarch 2, 2011November 22, 2014

The President’s Own Dumb Rules

President Obama has promised to get rid of rules that are “just plain dumb” yet he’s added plenty of those.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2011April 20, 2022

Obama: Budget Cutters “Impatient”

The president wants more time to balance the budget, but even The New York Times doesn’t believe his promises anymore.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 19, 2011April 20, 2022

Obama Proposes $100 Billion in Yearly Cuts

The president would achieve $1.1 trillion in deficit reduction while investing in clean energy and infrastructure.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 14, 2011January 1, 2020

Obama: Companies Responsible for Raising Living Standards

The president urges businesses to “share” their profits and bonuses with workers.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 7, 2011April 20, 2022

Sputnik Moment: Regaining US Competitiveness

In his State of the Union, Barack Obama calls for investment in education, innovation and infrastructure.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 26, 2011January 1, 2020

Previewing Obama’s State of the Union

Republican leaders in Congress want the president to talk about cutting spending.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 23, 2011September 17, 2012

Red Tape Rising: Regulation Under Obama

Far more regulations were enacted in the last two years than during previous administrations. Existing rules were more keenly enforced.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 22, 2011April 20, 2022

Obama Wants to Sell China “All Kinds of Stuff”

The president jokes that he likes to sell China “all kinds of stuff,” but there are significant obstacles to trade.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 19, 2011December 31, 2019

Senate Leader in No Rush to Cut Spending

In an interview with Meet the Press, Harry Reid said Social Security “works” and he lambasted Republicans for opposing ObamaCare.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 9, 2011August 22, 2019

How to Stay Friends with China

Zbigniew Brzezinski believes the president can redefine relations with China when Hu Jintao visits this month.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 5, 2011December 31, 2019

The Afghan Surge, One Year Later

The Obama Administration’s latest review of the war is a political case to the American people for continuing the strategy.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisDecember 21, 2010July 2, 2020

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