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House approves historic bailout bill

Oct. 4, 2008
In four long days, as credit markets froze, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama worked the phones with President Bush. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger leaned on the California congressional delegation. The chairmen of General Motors and...
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Obama team, Treasury meet on bailout

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Treasury Department officials have talked with the Obama transition team about tapping $350 billion in unused financial bailout funds, sources say.

Obama laments loss of Richardson's beard

CHICAGO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A beard-free Bill Richardson was with Barack Obama when the U.S. president-elect named the New Mexico governor his nominee for commerce secretary Wednesday.

First voters go for Obama

DIXVILLE NOTCH, N.H., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The first Election Day ballots of the 2008 U.S. presidential election have been cast with Democratic nominee Barack Obama the beneficiary, officials said.

U.S. election called historic in many ways

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The upcoming U.S. presidential election will be historic on many counts, experts say.
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.
Caroline Kennedy campaigns for Obama

Caroline Kennedy campaigns for Obama

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy, says residents of a Florida retirement community should vote Democratic on Election Day.

Obama pounces on McCain's Bush comment

DENVER, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama on Sunday pounced on a comment by Republican John McCain that he and the president have a lot in common.

Michelle Obama calls for voter turnout

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama, said Saturday all U.S. citizens should vote in the upcoming election.
Former Bush press secretary backs Obama

Former Bush press secretary backs Obama

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Scott McClellan, a former White House spokesman who criticized President George W. Bush in a tell-all memoir, said Thursday he plans to vote for Barack Obama.

Palin accuses Obama of gender bias

HENDERSON, Nev., Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, in an appearance Tuesday in Nevada, accused Barack Obama of discriminating against women.

Powell, son at odds over Obama, McCain

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Colin Powell's backing of Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama pits him against his son, ex-Federal Communications Commission chief Michael Powell.

Colin Powell endorses Obama

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell Sunday endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on national TV.

Emanuel: Democrats want to help workers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Rahm Emanuel said Saturday that his fellow Democrats want to help the working class in the United States.

McCain, Obama appeal for voter support

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Barack Obama and John McCain concluded their third U.S. presidential debate Wednesday as they began, discussing the economy.

'Change' tops political buzzword list

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- The top political buzzwords as the U.S. presidential election approaches are "change, "climate change" and "bailout," a media trends analyst says.
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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