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Obama nominates GOP congressman as Army secretary

Jun. 2, 2009
President Obama nominated a Republican U.S. congressman from New York on Tuesday to be secretary of the Army.
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Obama said self-confident after 100 days

WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- Barack Obama has displayed self-confidence and poise in his first 100 days in office as U.S. president, some analysts say.

Lugar named honorary inauguration co-chair

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., has been named as one of 15 honorary co-chairs of President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural committee, officials said Tuesday.

LaHood to be transportation secretary

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Ill., is climbing aboard the Obama express, agreeing to serve as transportation secretary, unnamed Democratic officials said Wednesday.
GOP strategist Rove sees Obama landslide

GOP strategist Rove sees Obama landslide

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Republican strategist Karl Rove said Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama would win Tuesday's election in an Electoral College landslide.

Gingrich: Powell endorsement boosts Obama

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said fellow Republican Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama is a major boost for Obama's U.S. presidential campaign.

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.

Congressman describes Obama as 'uppity'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- A Republican Georgia congressman reportedly used the term "uppity" Thursday in speaking of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Republicans come out for Obama

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Former Republican Congressman Jim Leach of Iowa Tuesday endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president.
Report: Obama sets Iraq trip

Report: Obama sets Iraq trip

WASHINGTON, June 27 (UPI) -- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama plans to travel to Iraq and Afghanistan next month, ABC News reported Friday.

GOP to target Sen. Barack Obama

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Republicans who had planned a strategy to run against Hillary Clinton are scrambling now to include Democrat Barack Obama in the mix for the U.S. presidency.
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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