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US to Work Closely with Jordan on Mideast Talks

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Obama calls for ending govt spending cuts to grow economy

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US Ambassador to Burma Sees Growing Ties Between Countries

The U.S. ambassador to Burma says there is excellent momentum in the relationship between the United States and Burma, but acknowledged there are enormous challenges ahead. Derek Mitchell told VOA that his new appointment demonstrates Washington's co

Obama, Romney Campaign in Swing States After Final Debate

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Obama, Romney resume campaign as they dash to finish line

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Obama maintains slight lead in battleground states in polls

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Obama Blames Republicans for Deficit Committee Failure

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Obama Announces Another $30 Million in US Drought Aid

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Obama Pushes Tax Plan to Boost Manufacturing

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Obama Promotes Plan to Fight Rising Fuel Prices

As Americans worry about rising gasoline prices, President Barack Obama is defending his energy policy. The president went on the road Thursday to answer Republican election-year criticism that he is not doing enough to solve the problem. Higher pric

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Obama Seeks to Merge Trade, Commerce Agencies

President Barack Obama is asking Congress for authority to merge a series of federal agencies that deal with trade and commerce. Addressing reporters in the East Room of the White House, he said consolidating the U.S. Commerce Department with several

Obama, Romney plunge in intense campaign as election enters last stretch

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Obama urges bold action to check eurozone crisis

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama requested Congress Thursday to raise the federal government's borrowing limit by 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars, as the government is facing mounting budgetary pressure. It was the third and fina

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