via: cnn.com Washington (CNN) — The U.S. Senate passed a last-minute compromise plan to raise the nation’s debt ceiling Tuesday, sending the bill to President Barack Obama to be signed into law only hours before what would have been an unprecedented default. Read More

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With millions of Americans unemployed, many economists believe a job growth program powered by another stimulus will help get Americans back into the workplace. While many Washington insiders heard Obama mention the word “slashing” throughout his news conference yesterday, many failed to miss the most important part which had to do with spurring growth. “One […]

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WASHINGTON — President Obama will announce his plans to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan, bringing the number of troops to its lowest total since the USA invaded Afghanistan in 2001.

Osama bin Laden Allegedly Killed By U.S. forces As news quickly spread about the death of long-sought after Al-Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, many speculate the authenticity of those reports. After Barack announced the death of bin Laden over Amerikkka’s airwaves late Sunday  night, strong speculation arose in certain circles regarding the whereabouts of the […]

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Beyonce has teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama and the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation to help fight childhood obesity. READ MORE

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  While everyone loves to celebrate St. Patrick’s day with drinking, parade going, and partying all night, these celebrities may have more to celebrate than the rest of us. READ MORE

President Obama picks No. 1 seeds in NCAA Barack-etology is the term that has been coined since President Barack Obama has been making his NCAA Basketball picks known to the public. He revealed his choices today on ESPN’s Sportscenter. Last year, the president picked Kansas to win it all and he actually got none of […]

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Is it time for some fried chicken change? According to this ad running in Hong Kong it is. KFC has enlisted an Obama look-a-like to push it’s new chicken sandwich. Do you find this commercial funny or offensive?

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Washington — President Barack Obama and his top aides launched a roadshow Wednesday aimed at putting some momentum behind his State of the Union proposals to beef up American competitiveness and spur job creation. Just hours after delivering his address to the joint session of Congress, Obama visited three Wisconsin manufacturing companies, including firms that […]

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Via NEWSONE.com: Below are some of the quotes from Pres. Obama’s State of the Union speech: “Amid all the noise and passions and rancor of our public debate, Tucson reminded us that no matter who we are or where we come from, each of us is a part of something greater – something more consequential […]

Facing the challenge of a divided Congress and a still-recovering economy, President Obama will deliver a State of the Union address Tuesday night that lays out a plan for “winning the future,” according to a Democratic source with knowledge of White House talking points. The speech will focus on strengthening the nation’s ability to compete […]