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President Obama appoints Susan Rice as the National Security Advisor Samantha Power named to be the next US ambassador to the United Nations By Stephen Collinson | AFP President Barack Obama will name UN ambassador Susan Rice as his new national security advisor Wednesday, months after her hopes of becoming the top US diplomat were […]

Funding OKd for light-rail station in Leimert Park Metro approves $80 million for an underground station on the planned Crenshaw Line. Supporters hope it will help revitalize the African American business corridor. By Laura J. Nelson Los Angeles Times After years spent fighting for a light-rail station in Leimert Park, South Los Angeles community members […]

President Obama has only completed just 4 years and nearly 5 months in office and may have already accomplished more for Wall Street than any other President did in their completed 2 terms Barack Obama is the 5th President to see the S&P 500 double while in office Floyd Norris The New York Times In […]

Eric Garcetti wins election to become mayor of Los Angeles Reuters LOS ANGELES- Los Angeles Councilman Eric Garcetti has been elected mayor of the United States’ second-largest city after defeating his rival by a margin of 8 points, according to preliminary results. Garcetti, who becomes the first Jewish mayor of Los Angeles, won 53.9 percent […]

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Africa The White House Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release May 20, 2013 President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 – July 3. The President will reinforce the importance that […]

Charlotte’s rise to become a political power center Dilemma X The east coast state of North Carolina has been nationally known for producing top NCAA college basketball programs. Much has changed in the state due to the growth of its cities. Over the last 5 years North Carolina has become a political battleground between the […]

George W. Bush Presidential Library dedication Thursday, April 25, 2013 Dilemma X On April 25, 2013, President and Mrs. Bush will commemorate the completion of the George W. Bush Presidential Center — home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute. The Bush Foundation is hosting a dedication […]

President Obama’s FY 2014 transportation budget request to the U.S. Congress U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), reauthorizing surface transportation programs through fiscal year 2014. Each reauthorization amends the Federal Transit Laws codified in 49 USC Chapter 53. […]

U.S. to finalize $10 billion Middle East weapons deal Chuck Hagel, US defense secretary, says arms deal with Israel, UAE and Saudi Arabia sends “clear signal” to Iran. Al Jazeera A $10bn arms deal is under discussion between the United States and its Arab and Israeli allies that will send a “very clear signal” to […]

Ex-UK Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher dies, aged 87 BBC News Former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has died “peacefully” at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke, her family has announced. David Cameron called her a “great Briton” and the Queen spoke of her sadness at the death. Lady Thatcher was Conservative prime minister […]