WHITE HOUSE

Geithner Mulls Stepping Down: Report

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner
In order to take a break from government service, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is considering leaving his post after President Barack Obama and Congress reach an agreement on raising the national debt ceiling.

Senate Republican Invites Obama to GOP Lunch; President Declines

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
In an attempt to put it all on the table, the U.S. Senate's top Republican invited President Obama to a GOP lunch at the Capitol to discuss the ongoing dispute over the debt ceiling and related issues, but the White House on Thursday declined the invitation.
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President Barack Obama

As Debt Talks Begin, Each Side Digs In

As President Barack Obama waded into talks aimed at striking a compromise on raising the debt ceiling, Democrats and Republicans dug in on their increasingly acrimonious standoff over how taxes will factor into a deal.
U.S. Rep.  Michele Bachmann, R-Minnesota

Bachmann Jabs Obama, Promises Off-the-Cuff Presidency

While blasting President Barack Obama for wasting tax dollars and frequenting the politically correct line, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minnesota, had a promise for Granite State voters: she'd run the White House with a titanium spine.
Will Taxes Rise on Jet-Owning Income Group?

Obama Deficit Reduction Plan May Tax Slice of Mega-Rich, Not Rich

If your adjusted gross income is under $250,000, you may get a reprieve, if the Obama administration's latest deficit reduction proposal becomes law after debt ceiling talks have concluded. The administration is now said-to-be seeking to increase taxes on a narrow slice of the mega-rich, such as owners of private jets.
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney

Romney: I'll Favor Businesspeople for Cabinet Posts

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, an early frontrunner for the Republican Party's 2012 presidential nomination, defended his work at a private equity firm, saying that he wants people with extensive private sector experience in his cabinet.
President Barack Obama

Obama Plunges Into Debt Ceiling Talks

President Barack Obama will meet with leaders from both parties Monday, seeking to overcome an impasse in negotiations over a deal to raise the federal debt limit.
2011 Gay Pride Parade

2011 Gay Pride Parade

Two million turned out for one of the largest gay pride parades rejoicing at the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York State.
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama Defends President on Africa

In Africa on a goodwill mission Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama defended her husband against criticism that he isn't paying enough attention to the continent. The first lady said her weeklong trip is, actually, proof of the president's commitment to Africa, the Associated Press reported.
President Barack Obama

President Obama to Enter Debt Ceiling Talks

President Barack Obama indicated Friday he is ready to take over the budget deficit / debt ceiling negotiations, inviting Senate leaders to the White House next week, as the continuing impasse pushes the U.S. closer to a potential default.
US President Obama speaks to the media alongside Google CEO Schmidt in Washington.

White House urged to maintain distance from Google

Consumer Watchdog on Friday said the White House's close relationship with the Google is inappropriate, as the Internet search company is currently under review by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice, a report said on Friday.
U.S. Capitol

Cantor, Kyl Quit Deficit Reduction Talks, Increasing Risk of U.S. Default

A year ago, it seemed implausible, perhaps absurd, to think the U.S.'s two, major parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, would disagree so much that the United States would be at risk of defaulting on its bonds, due to a failure to raise the debt ceiling before the U.S. Government runs out of money in August. Now, incredibly, it appears a U.S. default is possible.
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Obama on Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal (FULL TEXT)

Following are President Obama's remarks on the drawdown of troops in Afghanistan as prepared for delivery. The speech took place at the White House in Washington, D.C. on June 22, 2011, at 8 p.m. ET.

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