For Obama, a likely boost but economic challenges remain
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on May 3rd, 2011 4:35 am by HL
For Obama, a likely boost but economic challenges remain
When the history of the Obama presidency is finally written, the killing of Osama bin Laden will stand as one of the seminal moments and greatest accomplishments. What it may mean for President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign and for the Republicans challenging him is more difficult to measure.
Napolitano: Federal storm response sensitive to state budget crunch
Alabama residents search through what is left of their homes. / APBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Just hours before President Obama dramatically declared the death of Osama bin Laden, one of his top security aides toured the damage of last week’s deadly storms in Alabama and Mississippi.
9/11 victim’s parents discuss Bin Laden death
Al and Maureen Santora lost their 23-year-old son Christopher on 9/11. The Santoras talk about the announcement that Osama bin Laden is dead. (May 2)
Scott Brown going to Afghanistan
(Melina Mara/The Washington Post)Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) is headed to Afghanistan.