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Controversy over fiery remarks fells Obama adviser

Sep. 6, 2009
President Barack Obama's environmental adviser Van Jones, who became embroiled in a controversy over past inflammatory statements, has resigned his White House job after what he calls a "vicious smear campaign against me." The resignation, disclosed without...
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Embattled Jones quits White House job

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Van Jones, who has been attacked by conservatives over past controversial statements, has resigned as an adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama.

Sources: Obama cramming on intel reports

CHICAGO, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has been boning up on intelligence matters in recent days, holding long sessions with his foreign policy team, sources say.
Obama taps policy adviser for U.N. post

Obama taps policy adviser for U.N. post

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama tapped his foreign policy adviser Susan Rice as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Gen. Jones leading Obama choice for NSA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A retired Marine general has emerged as President-elect Barack Obama's choice for his national security adviser, officials close to the transition team said.

Obama team probes Bill Clinton's endeavors

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's team is probing Bill Clinton's activities to see if they would prevent Hillary Clinton from serving as secretary of state.

Obama announces G20 representatives

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will represent President-elect Barack Obama at this week's financial summit.

Obama denies missile shield commitment

WARSAW, Poland, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has not committed to building a U.S. missile defense system in Poland, despite a Polish statement to the contrary.
Former Reagan aide endorses Obama

Former Reagan aide endorses Obama

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Ken Duberstein, who served as chief of staff for former President Ronald Reagan, says he will vote for Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential election.

Obama camp concedes Canada meeting

WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaign Monday defended a campaign adviser's meeting with the Canadian government on trade.

Bush's spiritual adviser backing Obama

HOUSTON, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush's spiritual adviser, the Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, has decided to support the presidential bid of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch