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mashable.com — The Secret Service learned of the breach via Facebook — causing a significant amount of embarrassment for Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan.

www.slate.com — A Secret Service agent stands guard as Barack Obama gives a speech on climate and faith in Des Moines, Iowa.

www.wtsp.com — PALMVIEW, Texas - President Barack Obama's approval rating may be hovering in the 50 percent range, but that doesn't mean America's Commander-in-Chief isn't catching on with new constituents. There is now a line of Ecstasy pills made in the image o

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A year after Obama's election, five percent fewer American adults call themselves Democrats.

news.yahoo.com — Despite misgivings, members of Congress seem poised to back President Barack Obama's plan to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan after getting assurances the commitment isn't open-ended.

www.politifact.com — Fox News talk show host Glenn Beck has seized on a claim circulating on the Internet to argue that the Obama administration has little understanding of American business and is too focused on expanding government.  "History has proven over and o

www.reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Democratic lawmaker predicted on Wednesday that the government will be involved in shaping the future for struggling U.S. media organizations. House Energy and Commerce Committee

www.huffingtonpost.com — Sen. Judd Gregg, (R-NH) has penned the equivalent of an obstruction manual -- a how-to for holding up health care reform -- and has distributed the document to his Republican colleagues.

www.politico.com — Michael Calderone’s POLITICO.com blog examines the press, with a focus on 2008 election coverage. Provides a behind-the-scenes view into major print, television, and online media outlets. Includes breaking news items, spot analysis of trends and idea

blog.timesunion.com — A behind-the-scenes look at New York politics.

www.foxnews.com — Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Wednesday lashed out at President Obama for claiming the Bush administration rebuffed commanders' repeated requests for more troops in Afghanistan. 

my.barackobama.com — If you missed it, please take a moment to listen to President Obama outline his plan for Afghanistan -- and pass this along to anyone you know who wants to learn more.

www.whitehouse.gov — WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the fe

tools.advomatic.com — It’s time to STAND UP and SPEAK OUT for New York Marriage Equality. The bill to bring marriage equality to New York is at the State Senate and could be voted on TODAY, where it needs your help! Contact your State Senator right now and ask them to vot

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The Democrat tries to appeal to both sides in announcing 30,000 more troops.

www.whitehouse.gov — WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the fe

www.washingtontimes.com — Facing rising unemployment and having seen uncertain results from the stimulus bill, President Obama is hosting a "jobs summit" at the White House that lacks a diversity of opinion, several analysts say.

news.yahoo.com — President Barack Obama's aunt buried her face in her hands and sobbed as she described her anguish over no longer having contact with him and his family after the revelation she had been living illegally for years in the United States in public housi

www.spiegel.de — Never before has a speech by President Barack Obama felt as false as his Tuesday address announcing America's new strategy for Afghanistan. It seemed like a campaign speech combined with Bush rhetoric -- and left both dreamers and realists feeling di

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www.cnn.com — As President Obama announced he's sending more troops to Afghanistan, he also took on critics who made comparisons between the current situation and the war in Vietnam.

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news.yahoo.com — Australia's Parliament defeated legislation to set up a greenhouse gas emissions trading system on Wednesday, throwing a central plank of the government's plans to combat global warming into disarray.

www.theonion.com — WASHINGTON—Following the unexpected announcement, a solemn Obama reportedly grabbed his keys, hugged his two daughters for what witnesses called an extended period of time, kissed his wife on the forehead, and quietly whispered, I love you.

newsbusters.org — Cap and trade as a commercial practice, or buying carbon offsets for personal consumption, reminds me of buying indulgences to reduce your time in Purgatory. Remind you of any big scandal? Hmmm? Hint: Luther. It also reminds me of the practice of "co

www.whitehouse.gov — WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the fe

www.gallup.com — As President Obama outlines a new U.S. military policy in Afghanistan, Gallup finds that 35% Americans currently approve and 55% disapprove of his handling of the situation there. That rating is down sharply from September, and is his worst of seven

www.huffingtonpost.com — The White House has released President Obama's speech at West Point Tuesday night. The president plans to talk about efforts to turn over responsibility to Afghans and Afghan security forces while also bringing in more troops from the U.S. and its al

www.politico.com — Political news coverage from Politico.com on the latest Congressional campaign news and analysis on the battle for the House and Senate.

www.huffingtonpost.com — The progressive advocacy organization MoveOn.org formally opposed President Obama's troop surge strategy on Tuesday, calling it "wrong" and urging its five million members to call the White House to voice their displeasure.