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Indonesian Ilham Anas isn’t President Barack Obama, but he plays him on TV.
The magazine photographer bears a striking resemblance to the US commander-in-chief—he shapes his eyebrows to heighten the effect—and uses it to the delight of advertisers and event planners in Southeast Asia. ... read more
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The health bill President Obama is to unveil today will empower the federal government to cap insurers’ rate increases—a bid to prevent hefty rate hikes like the 39% Anthem Blue Cross premium hike in California that recently sparked outrage.
The president’s bill would create a new board... read more
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China is fuming as expected after yesterday’s meeting between President Obama and the Dalai Lama. “The US action seriously interfered in Chinese internal affairs, seriously hurt the feelings of China’s people and seriously harmed China-US relations,” a foreign ministry spokes... read more
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Barack Obama sent Congress a budget proposal today that would push the deficit to $1.56 trillion—its highest level in history.
The budget would raise taxes on the wealthy and freeze spending on a host of government programs, but calls for spending $100 billion on job creation, including tax... read more
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The Defense Department will next week start the process of repealing the ban on gay people serving openly in the military—a process expected to last years, reports the AP. A special investigation into how the ban can be lifted without hurting morale or readiness of the troops is expected to be ann... read more
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President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address has been marred by controversy after noted MSNBC correspondent Chris Matthews remarked that he “forgot Obama was black” during his post-speech commentary with pundit Keith Olbermann.
“You know, I was trying to think about who h... read more
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President Barack Obama gives the annual State of the Union speech tonight, so here are a few facts and figures behind the event:
*- The State of the Union is a message from the President actually directed to Congress (although in reality written for the people), usually given once a year in J... read more
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The first lady turns 46 today, and there are rumors that the world’s frumpiest diva will perform for her.
Nearly a year ago, Michelle Obama became first lady, and ever since she’s been hopping the globe, championing good causes and gracing magazine covers.
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