President Obama, Sec. Of State Discuss U.S. Commitment To Development, Fighting Disease In Africa With Young African Leaders

During a gathering of over 100 young African business and civil leaders at the White House on Tuesday, President Barack Obama “urged [them] to help spur economic development and fight corruption, disease and extremism on the continent,” MSNBC’s “First Read” blog reports…

Obama Signs Bill To Expand Health Care Access For Veterans, Provide More Caregiver Benefits

President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday that expands access to health care for veterans and provides a monthly stipend and health care for caregivers of American soldiers severely injured in Afghanistan or Iraq, The Associated Press reports…

Obamas, Clinton Commemorate International Women's Day

Marking International Women’s Day at the White House Monday, President Barack Obama vowed to fight for gender equality at home and abroad, Agence France-Presse reports. The president marked the event with First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, AFP reports…

Joint Chiefs Chair Visits Haiti To Examine Aid Response

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Mike Mullen, who is President Barack Obama’s top military adviser, visited Haiti over the weekend to examine relief and rebuilding efforts and meet with local leaders, Agence France-Presse reports. It was his first visit to the country after the earthquake, according to AFP…

A Selection Of Today's Opinions And Editorials

President Obama Writes A New Health Reform Prescription The Washington Post On the campaign trail, Barack Obama vowed to take on the drug industry by allowing Americans to import cheaper prescription medicine. “We’ll tell the pharmaceutical companies ‘thanks, but no, thanks’ for the overpriced drugs. …

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