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Obama pivots from first 100 days to rest of agenda (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:55 PM PDT AP - His first 100 days behind him, President Barack Obama expressed confidence about the next hundred and accelerated his drive toward contentious goals — sweeping health care overhaul, new rules to curb global warming and financial sector reform — even while working to end a recession and two wars.

Swine flu hits home in US — now in 11 states (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 03:57 PM PDT AP - The swine flu outbreak began hitting home across the U.S. Wednesday, spreading to 11 states and closing schools amid confirmation of the first U.S. death — a Mexican toddler who visited Texas with his family — and the confinement of dozens of Marines after one came down with the disease in California.

Congress adopts budget plan endorsing Obama goals (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:10 PM PDT AP - Democrats in Congress capped President Barack Obama's 100th day in office by advancing a $3.4 trillion federal budget for next year — a third of it borrowed — that prevents Republicans from blocking his proposed trillion-dollar expansion of government-provided health care over the next decade.

FACT CHECK: Obama disowns deficit he helped shape (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:53 PM PDT AP - "That wasn't me," President Barack Obama said on his 100th day in office, disclaiming responsibility for the huge budget deficit waiting for him on Day One. It actually was him — and the other Democrats controlling Congress the previous two years — who shaped a budget so out of balance.

Congress passes $3.5T budget plan (Politico) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 03:06 PM PDT Politico - Split badly along party lines, Congress approved a five-year budget plan Wednesday that gives President Barack Obama a big leg up toward health care reform but could severely crimp the rest of his domestic agenda unless new savings and revenues are found.

Union wants gov't to let customs agents wear masks (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:30 PM PDT AP - A labor union wants the federal government to let border officers wear masks and other protective gear while checking travelers who might have been exposed to swine flu.

Closing schools may not stop flu from spreading (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:51 PM PDT AP - Closing schools won't necessarily stop the spread of swine flu.

Skepticism at high court on voting rights measure (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:55 PM PDT AP - The Supreme Court's conservative justices led a sustained attack Wednesday on a key element of the Voting Rights Act, questioning whether one-time bastions of segregation still should be held to account for past discrimination.

Obama administration pushes to fund Pakistan army (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 02:56 PM PDT AP - The Obama administration asked for millions of dollars Wednesday to help equip and train Pakistan's army to fight insurgents inside its borders and shift away from its traditional focus on rival India.

Gays would get new protections under House bill (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 02:07 PM PDT AP - Gay victims of violence would gain new federal protections under a revived and expanded hate crimes bill passed by the House on Wednesday over conservatives' objections.

Obama to name Mignon Clyburn as FCC commissioner (Reuters) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:51 PM PDT Reuters - President Barack Obama has decided to name Mignon Clyburn as a commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission, the White House said on Wednesday.

Appeals court nominee faces tough questioning (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:41 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama's choice for a federal appeals court judge came in for rough questioning Wednesday by a Democratic senator over the judge's former affiliation with an advocacy group.

Obama says clearing away "wreckage" of recession (Reuters) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:38 PM PDT Reuters - President Barack Obama told Americans on Wednesday his administration was working to "clear away the wreckage" of recession as he assessed his first 100 days in office and promised to keep up the whirlwind pace.

Notre Dame alums receive anti-abortion mailings (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:28 PM PDT AP - Thousands of University of Notre Dame alumni have received letters by an anti-abortion group urging them to demand the university cancel President Barack Obama's upcoming commencement appearance.

Congress approves compromise budget blueprint (Reuters) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:09 PM PDT Reuters - The Democratic-controlled U.S. Congress on Wednesday approved a $3.4 trillion compromise budget plan for the 2010 fiscal year, clinching a big victory for President Barack Obama on his 100th day in office but with no Republican support.

US Congress passes first Obama budget (AFP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 04:01 PM PDT AFP - As US President Barack Obama marked his 100th day in office, the US Congress on Wednesday approved a 3.4 trillion dollars budget for 2010 that embraces some of his top priorities.

Obama: 'I'm not a miracle worker' (Politico) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 03:43 PM PDT Politico - ARNOLD, Mo. – President Barack Obama laced his assessment of his first 100 days in office Wednesday with a healthy bit of hedging, buying himself some more time by reminding Americans of his limitations and the patience he hopes they have.

Obama say tough economy means `more will be lost' (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 03:28 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama is warning that "more will be lost" during a recession that has already cost millions of Americans their homes and their jobs.

Obama hails passage of $3.4 trillion budget (AP) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 03:25 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama says the $3.4 trillion budget that Congress wrapped up builds on the steps he's taken to move the economy from recession to recovery and eventually prosperity.

Political Bites: Everyone's a critic (The Yahoo! Newsroom) Posted: 29 Apr 2009 03:23 PM PDT The Yahoo! Newsroom - "Specter the Defector" After Sen. Arlen Specter's blockbuster announcement that he was switching from the "Big Tent" Party to the Democratic Party, reaction ranged from elation to dismissive. President Obama, of course, said he was "thrilled" to have Specter on his side; Karl Rove said the only reason Specter switched was because of "his lousy poll numbers."

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