General Motors Wins a Star
Two years ago, when President Obama decided to spend billions to prop up General Motors, and then to guide it through a cushioned, “soft landing” bankruptcy, there were a lot of doubters. Many thought...
View ArticleSecretary of State Clinton presses the United Nations on Libya
According to NPR, Secretary of State Clinton claims that pro-Gadhafi forces have been and continue to use violence against Libyan protesters:U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused Libyan...
View ArticlePresident Obama speaks about Libya
President Obama gave a statement today regarding the ongoing situation in Libya.From ABC News:President Obama today gave an ultimatum to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi that he must immediately implement...
View ArticlePresident Obama to address the nation tonight
President Barack Obama will address the nation tonight about the military role the U.S. is playing in Libya. It's been just a little over a week since the President ordered U.S. forces to protect...
View ArticlePresident Obama's address: Reactions and analysis
President Obama defended U.S. military action in Libya during an address to the nation last night. The President explained that the U.S. intervened in Libya, “to prevent a slaughter of civilians that...
View ArticleSenator Levin restates support for U.S. military action in Libya
Michigan Senator Carl Levin (D), along with Arizona Senator John McCain (R), made opening statements this morning before the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Posture of U.S. European Command...
View ArticleTime running out to avert partial government shutdown
Less than 24 hours remain for President Obama and Congressional leaders to avert a government shutdown. A deal to fund the federal government through September must be reached by midnight tonight to...
View ArticleObama to visit Chrysler plant in Toledo next week
President Barack Obama will visit a Chrysler plant in Toledo, Ohio, next week to discuss the car maker's repayment of a federal loan that saved the company from financial disaster two years ago.The...
View ArticleFederal government to jumpstart manufacturing in Michigan
Michigan is playing a starring role in a new federal initiative designed to spark the creation of new manufacturing jobs as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership. The federal government will...
View ArticleLevin: Forget budget deficit, focus on debt ceiling
Michigan Senator Carl Levin wants all sides to give up trying to tie increasing the federal debt ceiling to a major cut in federal spending. The budget talks have stalled as President Obama and...
View ArticleIn Detroit, President Obama says unions can help "fully restore the middle...
Speaking to union members and supporters at a Labor Day rally in Detroit, President Obama says his biggest concern is to “fully restore” the country’s middle class.The President will outline a jobs...
View ArticleReaction to President Obama's Speech, A Tiny Step Forward
Well, the week is over, and it’s time for a little quiz. First of all, who said last night: “It’s time to stop the political circus and actually do something to help the economy.“Not surprisingly, that...
View ArticleHow does Michigan rank in college affordability?
President Obama spoke at the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus today.He spoke about his concerns over the cost of higher education and called for a college affordability report card.The Center...
View ArticlePresident Obama at Dearborn campaign stop: "Part of what makes us great is...
President Obama made a broad, impassioned case for his re-election in Metro Detroit Wednesday.The President resurrected the “change” theme of his 2008 campaign.He said change is a slow process. But he...
View ArticleStateside: Second inaugural addresses throughout history
The following is a summary of a previously recorded interview. To hear the complete segment, click the audio above. Today, President Barack Obama delivered his second inaugural address.According to...
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