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Obama calls for innovation to 'win the future' in State of Union speech
26/01/2011 - USA

Obama calls for innovation to 'win the future' in State of Union speech

In the second State of the Union speech of his presidency Tuesday night, US President Barack Obama called on Americans to "out-innovate" the world in a bid to boost the economy and increase US competitiveness.
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Obama to stress jobs, innovation in annual 'State of the Union' speech
25/01/2011 - USA

Obama to stress jobs, innovation in annual 'State of the Union' speech

US President Barack Obama is expected to stress jobs, education and innovation amid continuing concern over the economy when he delivers his annual State of the Union address Tuesday. Obama has enjoyed a recent rise in popularity polls.
Former Congressman Tom DeLay sentenced to jail
10/01/2011 - USA

Former Congressman Tom DeLay sentenced to jail

A US judge has sentenced former US House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, once one of the most powerful people in American politics, to three years in prison for illegally funnelling corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002.
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Obama to name Clinton-era veteran as top economic adviser
07/01/2011 - USA

Obama to name Clinton-era veteran as top economic adviser

US President Barack Obama will on Friday appoint Gene Sperling (right) to head the National Economic Council, a post Sperling held during Bill Clinton's second presidential term in an era of robust economic growth and an eventual budget surplus.
Press secretary Robert Gibbs to quit White House
05/01/2011 - USA

Press secretary Robert Gibbs to quit White House

White House press secretary and longstanding aide to President Barack Obama, Robert Gibbs, said Wednesday that he intends to leave his post by February but will continue to advise Obama as an outside consultant.
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Republicans roll up sleeves as new Congress convenes
06/01/2011 - USA

Republicans roll up sleeves as new Congress convenes

After their victory in November’s midterm elections, Republicans face pressure to deliver on campaign promises and to appeal to a majority of Americans before the crucial 2012 race for the White House.
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Schwarzenegger steps down as governor amid budget crisis
04/01/2011 - USA

Schwarzenegger steps down as governor amid budget crisis

Arnold Schwarzenegger stepped down after seven years as California's governor on Monday, leaving the state struggling with a fiscal crisis that has pushed it to the brink of bankruptcy. His successor, Jerry Brown, has warned of "painful" budget cuts.
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With new House majority, Republicans vow to repeal healthcare reform
03/01/2011 - USA

With new House majority, Republicans vow to repeal healthcare reform

A new session of the US Congress begins Wednesday with the Republican Party now in control of the House of Representatives. Republican officials have vowed that the party's top priority will be to repeal the Democrats' hard-won reform of healthcare.
Tax deal with Republicans signals shift in course for Obama
07/12/2010 - USA

Tax deal with Republicans signals shift in course for Obama

A deal between the White House and Republicans on taxes represents a major policy compromise and will disappoint much of the president's left-wing base. But it is likely just a hint of things to come in the second half of Obama’s term.
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Sarah Palin’s new niche? Reality TV
17/11/2010 - USA

Sarah Palin’s new niche? Reality TV

Sarah Palin’s participation in a new television show about her life in Alaska has political commentators scratching their heads. Is reality television stardom compatible with presidential aspirations?
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