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Sunday, May 16, 2010

First lady tells George Washington U. grads: give

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama challenged George Washington University graduates at their commencement Sunday to "keep giving" through community service work and to "keep engaging" with the world. Obama spoke to some 5,000 graduates and their families at the ceremony on the National Mall.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Atlantis on countdown for final liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 14 (UPI) -- The countdown was under way Friday for the final scheduled launch of the shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station. "We've had a very clean countdown so far and we're currently on schedule, and we're not working on any issues," said Jeremy Graeber,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Obama taps Kagan as choice for top court

WASHINGTON, May 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Monday nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. "I have selected a nominee who embodies an excellence in independence, integrity and passion for the law -- our solicitor general and my friend, Elena Kagan," Obama said in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Napolitano tours flood-damaged Nashville

NASHVILLE, May 9 (UPI) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano visited flood-affected areas of Nashville with Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, her office said. Napolitano, Bredesen and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate Saturday took a walking tour of the city's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Obama: Consumers see healthcare benefits

WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Saturday said even though the new healthcare reform law will not be fully implemented for years, consumers already are benefiting. In his weekly radio address, Obama said the new law, although it likely will need to be tweaked along the way,... Sign in to see full entry.

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