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White House Briefing Shows Progress:
While some of the first flurries of the season hit the White House today, the Obama administration was working on getting the message out about the progress made thus far. Read in Full >>

Statement by the President on H.R. 4783:
Today, I have signed into law H.R. 4783, the "Claims Resolution Act of 2010."  This Act, among other things, provides funding and statutory authorities for the settlement agreements reached in the Cobell lawsuit, brought by Native Americans; the Pigford II lawsuit, brought by African American farmers; and four separate water rights suits, brought by Native American tribes.  Read in Full >>

TGR: Reflections of Pres. Obama:
Yesterday, however …. with my very own eyes, I saw the most marvelous thing: Pres. Barack Obama addressing the nation … and the world. I saw this at the White House. Fresh back from Afghanistan (a tear-jerking trip, no doubt), I saw this President - after a good 10 hours in the air – compose himself so as to speak to the world about the recent “landmark” agreement with South Korea and about the Senate’s latest move to manipulate Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthy.
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WHITE HOUSE: President Obama Names Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients:
Last wednesday, President Barack Obama named fifteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.  The Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s 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.  The awards will be presented at a White House ceremony early next year. Read in Full >>

White House Blog: What Health Reform Means for African Americans:

But for too many African-Americans, lack of access and unaffordable health care meant that their dreams were not realized.

Now, due to President Barack Obama, Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Democratic Members of Congress, health care is no longer an unmet promise for African-Americans and all Americans, it is now the law of the land.

But, you ask – how does health care help me? How does it help my family? I am glad that you asked.

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Pres. Barack Obama at Bowie I of V:
A mountain of excitement at Bowie State University on 10.7.10 as Pres. Obama stumps for Gov. Martin O'Malley and MD's leading Dems Read in Full >>

Gov. O'Malley Comments on Pres. Obama Visit:
BMORENEWS interview with MD Gov. Martin O'Malley comments on the Pres. Barack Obama's visit to Bowie State University on behalf of state's leading Democrats (regarding Nov. 2nd General Election)  Read in Full >>

Pres. Obama Visits Bowie State University in Maryland:
(BOWIE - October 8. 2010) - Pres. Barack Obama visited Bowie State University yesterday on behalf of the gubernatorial re-election campagin of Gov. Martin O'Malley and several other leading Democrats in Maryland. Read in Full >>

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT SIGNING OF THE SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT:

So this law will do two big things:  It’s going to cut taxes, and it’s going to make more loans available for small business.  It’s a great victory for America’s entrepreneurs.  (Applause.)  It is a great victory for America’s entrepreneurs. 

Now, I have to admit, I regret that this bill –- which was based on ideas from both Democrats and Republicans, and drawing support from business groups that don't normally support me -- (laughter) -- I regret that this was blocked for months by the Republican minority in the Senate, and that needlessly delayed this relief.  But I do want to thank the two Republican senators who bucked this partisanship to help pass this bill, and, obviously, I want to thank all the Democrats who worked so hard to get it passed. 

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The Glover Report: MD-Poli10: “We Were Soldiers”:

The Maryland primary election occurs in exactly 8 weeks. On that day, many politicians will either secure or re-secure their seats as Maryland is a 2-to-1 Democratic state. In Baltimore City, Democrats rule 9-to-1. Hence, the primary is the finish line in many races. Harford County, on the other hand, tends to go the other way. So, several Republicans can rest comfortably after Tuesday, September 14^th, knowing that they have 4 years to serve.

Yep, the battle for many politicians is in full swing. November, however, is when the big show goes down as the two titans, Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley and former Republican Gov. Robert Ehrlich will square-off in what could be the biggest political re-match in Maryland history.

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Spectrum Enterprises Goes to White House: Obama Strategy to Curb HIV, 7.13.10:
Spectrum's Alethea King and Bert Daniel share personal story of HIV loss  Read in Full >>

BMORENEWS' Dana Lee Reports on Obama Effort to Reduce HIV Infections:
BMORENEWS Special Correspondent Dana Lee reports after covering White House press conference on White House's new HIV strategy, 7.13.10 Read in Full >>

White House Release New HIV/AIDS Strategy, 7.13.10:
With the goal of reducing HIV infections, the Obama administration continues its efforts to fight this pandemic that is so terribly disaffecting people, especially in Baltimore and DC. Present were Sec. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius, the White House's Melody Barnes, Dir. Jeff Crowley of the Office of Nat'l AIDS Policy, HHS' Dr. Howard Koh  Read in Full >>

HUD Secretary Donovan Announces $31 Million In Recovery Act Grants To Baltimore:
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today that HUD is awarding the Healthy Neighborhoods Consortium $26,092,880 and $5,289,216 to Chicanos Por La Causa Inc. to support efforts by Mi Casa Inc. in Johnston Square in Neighborhood Stabilization Program II (NSP2) funds. Read in Full >>