VOA慢速英语2013 Obama Administration on the Defensive

Obama Administration on the Defensive From VOA Learning English, this is In the News. President Obama this week found himself on the defensive on three different issues. Political observers say the issues could threaten his plan of action for his sec

U.S. economy showing real strength: Obama

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. economy was showing signs of real strength, declared President Barack Obama on Friday after the government released improving unemployment rate report. Our economy is showing signs of real strength, Obama said

Obama Will Not Block Debt Limit Bill

WHITE HOUSE The Obama administration is welcoming Republican lawmakers decision not to withhold an extension of the nations borrowing limit. Republicans had threatened to allow the United States to default on its obligations if government spending we

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Afghan Decision Has Far-Reaching

President Barack Obama's decision to deploy another 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan - and to also ask for more troops from coalition partners - has far-reaching strategic implications for the global effort to defeat violent extremists like the Tali

Obama: 'The American Auto Industry is Back'

Three years after approving government bailouts for two major U.S. automakers, President Barack Obama is proclaiming the industry's revival. The president also has created a government unit to investigate allegations of unfair trade by other countrie

Obama: Time Running Out On Big Debt Deal

President Barack Obama says U.S. lawmakers have a unique opportunity to stabilize the nations economy for a decade or more. But, the president said Friday time is running out for a deal to raise the governments legal debt limit and cut deficits. At h

Obama Urges Congress to Pass Economic Bills

President Barack Obama is putting pressure on Congress to pass legislation he proposed earlier this year that he said will boost the U.S. economy. In an election year with the state of the economy as a major issue, President Obama is calling on lawma

U.S. House Speaker urges Obama to lead on debt talks

U.S. House Speaker urges Obama to lead on debt talks WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama should play a leading role in resolving the imminent fiscal cliff through bipartisan negotiations, John Boehner, Speaker of the U. S. Hous

Obama, Romney React to Latest US Jobs Figures

Obama, Romney React to Latest US Jobs Figures WHITE HOUSE President Barack Obama is back on the campaign trail after accepting the Democratic Party nomination. Obama, and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney, are focusing on battleground states like

Obama Calls on Congress to Act on Gun Control

WHITE HOUSE Acting less than a week after the massacre of 26 people, including 20 young children and six adults, in a school in Newtown, Connecticut, President Barack Obama has ordered creation of a government-wide task force to come up with solution

Obama meets Bulgarian PM at White House

Obama meets Bulgarian PM at White House

U.S. President Obama's Medicare administrator to resign

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama's administrator in Medicare agency, a key player in carrying out the healthcare reform, will resign after his nomination was blocked by Senate Republicans, local media reports quoted officia

Obama, G20 Press Europe On Economic Plan

LOS CABOS, Mexico - Europe's financial crisis took center stage on Monday as the Group of 20 economic summit began in Mexico. President Barack Obama and other G20 leaders continued to urge European nations to move forward with a growth plan. Amid the

Obama Re-Election Campaign Hits Fundraising High

Obama Re-Election Campaign Hits Fundraising High U.S. President Barack Obama's campaign and the Democratic Party have raised $181 million in September for his re-election effort - their highest monthly total yet of the 2012 presidential race. The pre

Obama: Voters Face 'Clearest Choice in a Generation'

Obama: Voters Face 'Clearest Choice in a Generation' Accepting the Democratic Party's presidential nomination Thursday, U.S. President Barack Obama told voters they face the clearest choice of any time in a generation when they go to the polls this N

Obama to Host Brazil’s Rousseff Monday

President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with Brazils President Dilma Rousseff at the White House on Monday, several days before both leaders go to Colombia for the Summit of the Americas. The White House meeting will be between the leaders of the

Obama secures majority of Latino votes: polls

Obama secures majority of Latino votes: polls HOUSTON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Latino-Americans voted for President Barack Obama over Republican candidate Mitt Romney 71 percent to 27 percent in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, according to an analys

Obama, Romney Campaign in Pivotal Ohio

Obama, Romney Campaign in Pivotal Ohio WHITE HOUSE Both U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney are campaigning in Ohio, a state that analysts agree is crucial in this years campaign. New public opinion polls show the president

Obama Vows Full Force of Law for Afghan Shooting Suspect

President Barack Obama says he will make sure there is full accountability for the shooting rampage, allegedly at the hands of a U.S. Army sergeant, that killed 16 civilians in Afghanistan. Mr. Obama spent about two minutes at the beginning of a long

Obama Seeks Another Arms Deal with Russia

U.S. President Barack Obama says there is room for another arms control deal with Russia. After talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Seoul nuclear summit Monday, Obama said both countries can continue to make progress in cutting stockp