WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama called for first-ever mileage and emissions standards for big rig and work trucks Friday, seeking to limit pollution from the large vehicles that contribute a big share of it…. View full post on AP Top Headlines At 12:20 p.m. EDT
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Rodent scurries by as Obama lauds Wall Street vote
May 20th, 2010 
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of his battle with the titans of Wall Street, President Barack Obama was nearly upstaged by a rodent. Obama had just begun a Rose Garden statement lauding the end of a Senate filibuster on his financial overhaul when some kind of rodent dashed out of the bushes to his [...]
Obama clamors for federal fix to immigration woes
May 19th, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting soaring frustration over illegal immigration, President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned Arizona’s crackdown and pushed instead for a federal fix the nation could embrace. He said that will never happen without Republican support, pleading: “I need some help.”… View full post on AP Top Headlines At 5:15 p.m. EDT
Obama and Calderón Decry Ariz. Immigration Law – New York Times
May 19th, 2010 BBC News Obama and Calderón Decry Ariz. Immigration LawNew York TimesWASHINGTON — President Obama joined with the visiting president of Mexico on Wednesday to denounce the new Arizona law aimed at stopping illegal immigrants, and to defend his administration's record on securing United States-Mexico …Calderon visit marred by poor translationSeattle Post IntelligencerObama Affirms Support for [...]
Obama ramps up criticism of Ariz. immigration law
May 19th, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama stepped up his criticism of Arizona’s controversial immigration law Wednesday, calling it “misdirected” and warning that it has the potential to be applied in a discriminatory fashion…. View full post on AP Top Headlines At 2:18 p.m. EDT
Obama and Calderon, live from the Rose Garden – USA Today
May 19th, 2010 CBC.ca Obama and Calderon, live from the Rose GardenUSA TodayPresident Obama and Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon are conducting a news conference from the White House Rose Garden. Here is some play-by-play: 12:20 pm — The two presidents emerge, a half-hour late. Obama again welcomes Calderon, …Obama asks for GOP help on immigration reformWashington PostObama: Decision [...]
Obama affirms support for immigration reform
May 19th, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama stepped up his criticism of Arizona’s controversial immigration law Wednesday, calling it “misdirected” and warning that it has the potential to be applied in a discriminatory fashion…. View full post on AP Top Headlines At 1:14 p.m. EDT
