Barack Obama
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Sale of federal buildings could be difficult
The federal government uses such cumbersome means to sell property, according to the GAO, that "The lengthy review process may inhibit GSA's ability to achieve cost savings."
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Obama budget spares Washington from deep cuts
CommentPresident Barack Obama's proposed budget protects several D.C. programs that city leaders call critical - but Republicans are threatening to cut spending in some areas, including Metro.
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For Michigan lunch, President Obama declines to order the Donckers Obama Burger
At the lunch counter, the President asked clerk Ashley Erickson about the Donckers Obama Burger, and was told that there is a vegetarian option, too. The President declined it.
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Advice for the new White House spokesman
President Obama has a new spokesman with journalistic credentials. Jay Carney, a former Washington bureau chief for Time magazine, is moving from Vice President Biden's office.
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Whoops: Obama adviser mistakes 4-star general for waiter
It could happen to anybody. Obama adviser mistakes 4-star general for waiter.
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Pittsburgh microbrewer wants to send beer to White House Super Bowl party
A social media campaign with thousands of followers has been created by East End Brewing Company to get black & gold beer into President Obama's annual football fete.
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Obama administration poised to propose mortgage changes
The Obama administration is poised to recommend reducing the size of mortgages eligible to receive government aid.
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White House orders Green Bay beer For Presidential Super Bowl party
Artisanal Packers brews will be on tap for Super Bowl revelers, including some Hollywood A-listers.
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Online pioneer in the '08 campaign applies its approach to other causes
Blue State Digital introduced Internet-surfing voters to Barack Obama as more than a presidential candidate during his 2008 election bid.
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Obama to visit home improvement factory in Md.
CommentPresident Barack Obama will visit a factory in suburban Washington on Friday morning.
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Metro extends SmartBenefits through 2011
On Dec. 17, President Obama signed a bill to extend the current polices of the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority SmartBenefits program.
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New law would force feds to pay local stormwater fees
A bill requiring the federal government to pay its share of local stormwater fees has hit President Obama's desk.
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Leesburg officials react to healthcare ruling
Members of Pres. Barack Obama's administration and Democrats on Capitol Hill may be dismayed by the recent court ruling to come out of Virginia.
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Obama nominates law professor to lead Office of Special Counsel
President Barack Obama announced plans to nominate an adjunct professor for the post of special counsel in his administration.
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Holiday tax bill is law — help for rich and poor
President Barack Obama signed into law a huge, holiday-season tax bill extending cuts for all Americans, saluting a new spirit of political compromise as Republicans applauded
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Who is exempt from airport security?
Increased scrutiny of airport security means public officials are being asked if they have or would be willing to endure airport security pat-downs.
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Pay freeze could heat things up at the exits
A two-year pay freeze may have on higher income employees and those eligible to retire.
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Obama plans federal workplace diversity effort
The White House is preparing a presidential directive on increasing federal workplace diversity.
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