Articles filed under U.S. President
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A look at potential presidential candidate Scott WalkerJan 26, 2014 5:00 am - A look at Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s preparations for a potential 2016 presidential campaign: Nondenial denial: “Right now, my calling is to be the governor ... I do...
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High court skeptical of Obama recess appointmentsJan 13, 2014 7:00 am - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cast doubt Monday on President Barack Obama's use of a provision of the Constitution to make temporary appointments to high-level position...
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Core staffers say no to 2016 Clinton presidential bidMay 25, 2013 7:00 am - WASHINGTON — Howard Wolfson, the 2008 communications director for Hillary Rodham Clinton, has said he will not return for a 2016 presidential campaign. Neither, for that...
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IRS replaces official who oversaw targetingMay 23, 2013 4:50 pm - WASHINGTON — Moving quickly to stem a raging controversy, the new acting head of the Internal Revenue Service started cleaning house Thursday by replacing the supervisor...
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2 sent to prison for stealing checks from Obama campaignJan 31, 2013 8:53 pm - Two brothers from the South suburbs will serve prison time for stealing more than $50,000 in checks from President Barack Obama’s campaign headquarters. The Chicago Sun-...
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Suburban leaders reflect on race relations as Obama begins second termJan 21, 2013 4:00 am - As the nation watches President Barack Obama sworn in as commander-in-chief today for a second time, suburban leaders and Chicago area experts on race relations are refl...
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Second time with Obama not as thrilling as beforeJan 13, 2013 6:04 am - WASHINGTON — Four years and one re-election after Barack Obama became America’s first black president, some of the thrill is gone. Yes, the inauguration of a U.S. presid...
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2016 politics on display as Congress ends termJan 03, 2013 5:24 am - WASHINGTON — Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP’s 2012 vice presidential candidate, voted for the “fiscal cliff” compromise that raised taxes on the wealthiest Americans. Republica...
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Government releases once-secret Watergate filesNov 30, 2012 3:28 pm - Associated Press WASHINGTON — The government on Friday released more than 850 pages of once-secret documents from the Watergate political scandal, providing new insights...
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Obama adviser says Ryan pick was a surpriseNov 26, 2012 8:38 pm - A top adviser to President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign says one of the biggest surprises of the 2012 election was Mitt Romney’s choice of a running mate. Speakin...