The Presidential Planner

On Veterans Day President Obama will start his morning with a Veterans Day Breakfast at the White House with the First Lady in the East Room. Veteran Service Organization leadership, veterans from all eras, and retired United States Air Force pilot and astronaut Buzz Aldrin will be in attendance.

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November 11, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Vice President Biden Honors Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan at Ceremony at Fort Lewis

On the same day that President Obama honored the men and women killed at Ft. Hood last week, Vice President Biden spoke candidly about loss and sacrifice at a ceremony at Fort Lewis in Washington.

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November 10, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (2)

President Obama Honors Fallen at Fort Hood, Alludes to Alleged Assailant’s Faith

During a memorial ceremony at Fort Hood Tuesday afternoon, President Obama said that while it “may be hard to comprehend the twisted logic that led to this tragedy … this much we do know: No faith justifies these murderous and...

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November 10, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (143)

A Look at the President's Meetings on Afghanistan and Pakistan

Tomorrow President Obama will sit down for his eighth strategy meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan. Over the course of the past two months the President has met with different combinations of his National Security team to decide on a new strategy going forward in the region.

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November 10, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (34)

NOW President: It’s 'Not Acceptable' for President Obama to Achieve Health Care Reform 'By Pushing Women Back Into the Back Alleys to Die'

Terry O’Neill, the president of the National Organization of Women, was not happy to hear President Obama’s response when ABC News asked him about an amendment added to the House Democrats’ health care bill Saturday night that further restricts abortion services in both public and private insurance plans.

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November 10, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (101)

I’m in Stephen King’s New Book? Huh?

My friend Chris Cuomo sends along this little moment from his interview with author Stephen King on this morning’s Good Morning America, in which they play up what I’m told is a rather brief cameo appearance in King’s new novel Under the Dome.

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November 10, 2009 in Books | Permalink | User Comments (4)

Dunn Out, Pfeiffer Up, at White House Communications Shop

Anita Dunn, the White House communications director, is leaving the White House at the end of the month, sources tell ABC News. She will remain a consultant to the White House advising with long-term communications planning and other strategic issues.

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November 10, 2009 in Obama, Barack, White House | Permalink | User Comments (49)

The Full Obama Interview

Watch here: -- jpt

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November 10, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (58)

President Obama, the Interview

A collection of TV spots about our TV exclusive interview with President Obama: From today's Good Morning America: From last night's Nightline: A clip about the economy: -- jpt

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November 10, 2009 in Obama, Barack | Permalink | User Comments (10)

Administration Sources: President Obama Weighing Four Strategic Options for Af/Pak*

Senior administration officials tell ABC News that President Obama at his war council meeting tomorrow will assess four different specific strategies for Afghanistan and Pakistan, including two different options put forward by Gen. Stanley McChrystal. At his meeting with the...

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November 10, 2009 in Obama, Barack | Permalink | User Comments (74)

The Presidential Planner

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will attend the memorial service for those killed in Thursday’s shootings at Fort Hood. The Obamas will meet with families of the 13 soldiers and civilians killed at III Corps Headquarters in Fort Hood. Afterward the President will speak at the memorial service to the broader Fort Hood community.

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November 10, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (3)

President Obama Heads to Asia: Trade, North Korea, Global Security to be the Focus

ABC News’ Yunji de Nies reports: When President Obama heads to Asia later this week, he goes with a wide-ranging agenda. White House officials said today the administration hopes to reach common ground with a number leaders on strengthening alliances,...

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November 9, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (19)

Interview with the President: Jail Time for Those without Health Care Insurance?

During an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Jake Tapper today, President Obama said that penalties are appropriate for people who try to “free ride” the health care system but stopped short of endorsing the threat of jail time for those who refuse to pay a fine for not having insurance.

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November 9, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (1603)

Interview with the President: 'This is a Health Care Bill, Not an Abortion Bill'

President Obama told ABC News’ Jake Tapper today that Congress needs to change the abortion –related language in the health care bill passed by the House of Representatives this weekend.

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November 9, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (17)

Interview with the President: White House Looks for Ways to Stimulate Job Growth

Faced with increasing pressure to do more for the economy as the nation’s unemployment rate jumped to 10.2 percent in October, , Mr. Obama said today that two key legislative priorities for next year are stimulating job growth and tackling the nation’s debt.

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November 9, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (15)

Interview with the President: NY-23 Special Election is “Important Signal” for Democrats

Obama said the main message he took from last week’s election results – with Republicans winning gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia – was that Americans are “nervous, and they’re worried and they’re anxious.”

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November 9, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (5)

Interview with the President: All Necessary Steps Will Be Taken to Prevent Another Tragedy Like Ft. Hood

During an exclusive broadcast interview today with ABC, the President reiterated that the nation is “heartbroken” by the Ft. Hood shootings last Thursday, but said there are many questions still to be answered.

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Interview With the President: Afghanistan Decision and Visits to Dover Air Force Base, Walter Reed

In an exclusive broadcast interview today with ABC’s Jake Tapper, President Obama said his recent trips to Dover Air Force Base and Walter Reed Army Medical Center have had a profound effect on this war strategy decision in Afghanistan.

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November 9, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (5)

My Conversation with President Obama

I sat down with President Obama in an exclusive interview this afternoon. The conversation was wide-ranging -- on whether health care reform would allow taxpayer funds to subsidize abortions, the nation’s deficit and economic recovery, last Tuesday’s elections, and the...

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November 9, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (4)

White House: No Af-Pak Announcement Likely Until After President Returns from Asia

Though the White House had been shooting for the president to make an announcement about his new strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan between November 7, which was to have been the date of the Afghan run-off election, and November 11, when the president was to have departed for his trip to Japan, China, Singapore, and South Korea, that window now appear to be all but closed.

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November 9, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (18)