Obama’s Corporate Tax Plan Would Cut Rates, Eliminate Loopholes
Arguing that the current corporate tax system hinders economic growth and job creation, President Obama today called for slashing the corporate tax rate from 35 to 28 percent by eliminating loopholes and subsidies. “Our current corporate tax system is outdated, unfair, and inefficient. It provides… Read More »
Obama Breaks Ground on African-American History Museum
Breaking ground on the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, President Obama said today he hopes the museum will remind future generations of the “sometimes difficult, often inspirational, but always central role that African-Americans have played in the life of our… Read More »
Corporate Tax Slayers: Obama Vs. Republicans
In an election-year showdown likely to hinge on the economy, President Obama and his Republican rivals are all fashioning themselves as corporate tax slayers. Obama today unveiled his proposal to cut the corporate tax rate from 35 to 28 percent, putting himself in the ballpark… Read More »
The Presidential Planner – Breaking Ground on African-American History
President Obama will participate this morning in the groundbreaking of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum, set to open in 2015, will be the only national museum devoted to African-American life, art and history. The president will deliver remarks… Read More »
Obama’s 2012 Campaign ‘Ambassadors’
President Obama’s re-election campaign today designated 35 state, local and community leaders as national co-chairs, or “ambassadors” for the president, who will play a high-profile role in defending his record and mobilizing voters for November. The list includes current and former Democratic members of Congress,… Read More »
Obama Brings It Home: Sings ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ With B.B. King
President Obama showed off his vocal abilities once again tonight, singing a few lines of “Sweet Home Chicago” during the finale of a blues concert at the White House. “We were trying to get you to help us sing that because I heard you singing… Read More »
B.B. King, Mick Jagger Salute the Blues at the White House
Even the president gets the blues. As President Obama explained tonight, there are times when you want to take a walk or go for a drive and you just can’t do it. “But then there are other nights where B.B. King and Mick Jagger come… Read More »
Michelle Obama and the Blues
First lady Michelle Obama today hailed blues music as “deeply American” and “deeply human” at a workshop for several dozen middle and high school students in the State Dining Room – an event held as part of the ongoing White House music series and in… Read More »
The Super-PAC Millionaires and Billionaires – Our ‘World News’ Report
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Obama to Promote Energy Policy as Gas Prices Rise
Playing defense on rising gas prices, President Obama plans to promote his energy policy in a visit to Miami on Thursday, senior administration officials said today. Administration officials said the president’s speech at the University of Miami will build off his State of the Union… Read More »
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