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Obama to Hold First Twitter Town Hall; Biden Starts Tweeting

Terry Morgan — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:25:35 +0000

President Barack Obama is set to hold his first Twitter town hall on Wednesday. The president will answer questions submitted by using the #AskObama hashtag via a live webcast at 2 p.m. ET at askobama.twitter.com. An official Twitter account has been set up for the town hall and those interested can follow @townhall for updates. [...]

Americans Angry At Current State of the Country: Survey

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:30:23 +0000

Remember the American dream? Well, it might be a distant memory, if one survey is to be believed. A new poll of 600 Americans found citizens are upset about several issues. Seventy percent say the government isn’t fixing the problems facing the country. Eighty-one percent feel we’re not seeing the types of jobs we need. [...]

President Obama Grabs Cell Phone, Chats With Unsuspecting Person [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:31:40 +0000

President Obama isn't waiting until he's on the campaign trail to speak to the people.

The Commander-in-Chief made some waves on his visit to Ireland when he grabbed a cell phone from someone in the crowd in Dublin and began talking to the person on the other end for about 15 seconds before handing the phone back and going about his business.

Obama Reelection Campaign Selling Birth Certificate T-Shirts

Brad Weiser — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:27:54 +0000

Barack Obama is cashing in on the birther controversy.

For a donation of $25 or more to the President's reelection campaign, you can get a copy of his much-discussed birth certificate to wear right on your chest.

In an email to supporters, Obama's deputy campaign manager, Julianna Smoot, explained the reasoning behind the sure-to-be controversial T-shirt.

Osama bin Laden Dead: Recapping 24 Unforgettable Hours in History

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:02:43 +0000

A late-night announcement made from the White House's East Room on Sunday set the world aflutter, and news of the death of Osama bin Laden quickly spread across the globe.

President Barack Obama announced Sunday night that bin Laden had been killed and his body taken into U.S. custody in Pakistan.

Word of the death of Al Qaeda's leader quickly spread, and politicians, celebrities and athletes began releasing statements while crowds gathered across the country in celebration of bin Laden's death.

Osama bin Laden Killed in Pakistan, President Obama Confirms

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:59:58 +0000

In a stunning development, President Barack Obama confirmed late Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden, the leader of terrorist group Al-Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed Sunday in Pakistan.

Obama made the announcement in a televised address shortly after 11:30 PM ET, about an hour after reports of bin Laden's death had made their way onto the Internet.

President Obama Confirms Osama bin Laden Killed

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 02 May 2011 04:09:10 +0000

President Barack Obama says Osama bin Laden has been killed. The President made a seven-minute statement late Sunday night. Television outlets carried video of crowds gathering at the White House, singing and chanting “USA.” bin Laden was the mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon. Obama closed his [...]

Oprah to Interview Barack, Michelle Obama on April 27

Terry Morgan — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:04:49 +0000

When Oprah Winfrey said she'd end her 25th and final season with a bang, she meant it.

According to the LA Times, the daytime icon will interview President Barack Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle, on April 27.

The interview will take place in Chicago, where Winfrey films her show, a White House official said today.