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Rep. Christopher Van Hollen, who heads the House Democrats' campaign committee, tells MarketWatch's Rob Schroeder that passing a business-lending fund is a top goal and admits Republican voters are more motivated at the moment.
David Wessel discusses what Republicans are likely to do to revive the economy if the G.O.P. retakes one or both houses of Congress.
Aaron Zitner discusses eroding support for Democrats in several House races, boosting G.O.P. confidence that the party will retake the House.
Wednesday's rally has fueled hope that economic worries have been overplayed in the markets. Paul Vigna discusses. Also, Aaron Zitner discusses eroding support for Democrats in several House races, boosting G.O.P. confidence that the party will retake the House. Finally, David Wessel discusses what Republicans are likely to do to revive the economy if the G.O.P. retakes one or both houses of Congress.
President Obama is scheduled to play host to Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
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The president urges Americans to stay strong as we fight to restore the economy.
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President Barack Obama talks with troops at Ft. Bliss, Texas.
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DOD Sec. Robert Gates tells American Legion audience "we must never forget."
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The White House gives a new look to the Oval Office.
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George Stephanopoulos explains what to watch for in the president's address to the nation.
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President Obama has hit the reset button on U.S. policy in the Middle East with regards to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Iran, as a means to clearing the decks to concentrate on Iran and its extremist allies. WSJ's Jerry Seib explains.
President Obama today renewed his call to Congress to pass the bill that cut taxes and give loans to small businesses. Video courtesy of NewsCore.
President Barack Obama gives remarks on economy in the Rose Garden.
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President Barack Obama flew to New Orleans Sunday for the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's disastrous strike on the city and promised still-struggling residents "my administration is going to stand with you - and fight alongside you - until the job is done."
Five years after Hurricane Katrina tore through the U.S. gulf states, local residents hold a symbolic funeral for the event in the hopes of putting the tragedy behind them. Video Courtesy of Reuters.
Two rallies compete on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.?s famous speech
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In his weekly address, the president discusses pulling troops from Iraq.
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Glenn Beck's rally at the Lincoln Memorial causes controversy.
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Mayor Bloomberg was raised Jewish, but hasn't been known for wearing his religion on his sleeve. His defense of the Islamic Cultural Center and Mosque near Ground Zero shows that he's more passionate defending freedom of religion, than he has been in displaying his religiosity.
President Barack Obama and NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg play a round of golf.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fired Education Commissioner Bret Schundler on Friday, in the wake of a mistake that may have cost the state $400 million in federal money. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education released a video that appeared to contradict claims that federal officials refused to allow New Jersey to fix a mistake on its application.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fired Education Commissioner Bret Schundler on Friday, in the wake of a mistake that may have cost the state $400 million in federal money. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education released a video that appeared to contradict claims that federal officials refused to allow New Jersey to fix a mistake on its application.
President Obama and family go for a bike ride in Martha's Vineyard.
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Economic growth in the second quarter was revised downward, but came out better than expected, providing a glimmer of hope markets. Plus, a preview of Ben Bernanke's speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and George W. Bush's upcoming memoir.
Obama's get questioned by the press during vacation stop on Martha's Vineyard.
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered an impassioned speech on religious freedom at a Ramadan dinner at Gracie Mansion Tuesday night
The flash crash put Wall Street regulation back on center stage and we've had successive rounds of it, but as Simon Constable asks, "Are we any better off?" WSJ's Dennis Berman explains why we're not.
Vice President Joe Biden addresses Rep. Boehner's remarks on the economy.
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