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Obama seizes momentum to push economic agenda
Barack Obama has seized momentum to paint Republicans as the party of the rich to gain victories on priorities of a tax cut and a new regulator.
Obama offers $3-billion debt plan, tax hikes on rich
President Barack Obama laid out a $3-trillion plan to cut US deficits by raising taxes on the rich, but Republicans rejected it as a political stunt.
Obama dazzles Democratic crowds, but is it enough?
President Barack Obama, dashing through the US West to campaign for endangered Democrats, proved he still has plenty of star power.
Obama seeks to rekindle enthusiasm of 2008 campaign
US President Barack Obama sought to recapture the magic of his 2008 campaign, holding a large rally in Ohio to help struggling Democratic candidates.
Obama to demand BP pay for oil spill damage
President Barack Obama, seeking to counter an image of detached leadership, will demand on Wednesday that BP set aside billions to pay for the spill.
Obama tackles Wall Street reform in next big push
Fresh from his victory on landmark healthcare legislation, United States President Barack Obama is ready to take on Wall Street.