USA News, Apr 12, 2012

Former US Senator Edwards' trial to start with jury selection Reuters Jury selection for the two-time White House hopeful's criminal trial is scheduled to begin Thursday morning in Greensboro, North Carolina. Edwards, 58, is accused of secretly obtaining more than $900000 in illegal campaign funds from two wealthy donors ... See all stories on this topic »

US White House campaign opens with sharp attacks Reuters India The exchanges were a sign of things to come in a general election fight for theWhite House between two candidates who have shown they are willing to throw a punch. Obama's campaign video entitled "Memories to Last a Lifetime" reminded voters of ... See all stories on this topic »

Biden to attack "Romney Rule" on taxes for rich Chicago Tribune Biden's campaign speech in New Hampshire later in the day is part of a stepped-up White House effort to paint President Barack Obama's wealthy Republican challenger as out-of-touch with the struggles of middle-class Americans. Both campaigns have moved ... See all stories on this topic »

White House juggling three world hot spots USA TODAY By Richard Wolf, USA TODAY The next few days loom as a crucial test for President Obama's foreign policy doctrine, one that emphasizes international cooperation and negotiation over go-it-alone gallantry. Syria faces a cease-fire deadline Thursday, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Biden: 'Romney Rule' favors rich USA TODAY "The Buffett Rule says that multimillionaires should pay at least the same percentage of their income in taxes as middle-class families do," Biden plans to say, according to excerpts released by theWhite House. "The Romney Rule," Biden adds, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Obama, Merkel: Assad not complying with Annan pact: White House Reuters | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a phone conversation on Wednesday that the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was not complying with a peace agreement negotiated by UN and Arab ... See all stories on this topic »

John Edwards trial blog shows it's no ordinary case USA TODAY (blog) Edwards, the 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee, is on trial for misusing campaign funds to cover up his affair with Rielle Hunter while he pursued the White House for a second time in 2008. He has pleaded not guilty. The case hinges on whether ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY (blog)

Obama's day: Even more on the Buffett Rule USA TODAY "The Buffett Rule is a simple principle for fairness that ensures that millionaires pay at least the same effective tax rate as middle class families pay," the White House says. Those states also include Republican senators who oppose the plan as ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Obama: Millionaires should pay 'fair share' USA TODAY "One in four millionaires pays a lower tax rate than millions of hardworking middle-class households," Obama told a group of business executives gathered at the White House. He later added, "it's just plain wrong that middle-class Americans pay a ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Gay rights groups criticize Obama USA TODAY "It's really worrisome that the White House is not taking a stand on this." Cronk said there is no chance that a Republican-run House will pass what is know as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act; it requires a presidential executive order. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Obama, critics battle over Reagan legacy USA TODAY (blog) By David Jackson, USA TODAY Once again, President Obama and his conservative critics are battling over the legacy of a notable Republican predecessor: Conservative icon Ronald Reagan. In pitching his proposed "Buffett Rule," Obama cited a previous ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY (blog)

US condemns violence in Bahrain, urges reforms Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday urged a halt to violence by all sides in Bahrain and called on the Gulf state's rulers to redouble efforts to implement promised political reforms. The White House also expressed concern for the ... See all stories on this topic »

White House pushes back against report - Experts: Too early to judge ACO ... Politico With help from Brett Norman and Kathryn Smith WHITE HOUSE ON ACA DEFENSE — What else is new? This time, the Obama administration found itself yesterday pushing back against a report from a Medicare trustee and former Bush official that claims the ... See all stories on this topic »

WH: Obama not yet in full-time campaign mode USA TODAY By David Jackson, USA TODAY It looks like the President Obama-versus-Mitt Romney race is well under way, but the White Houseinsists that Obama is doing more governing than campaigning. "I said that as the year progressed, his engagement in campaign ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Syria calm after UN truce deadline USA TODAY The White House cautioned Wednesday that the Assad regime has reneged on promises to stop the violence in the past. "What is important to remember is that we judge the Assad's regime by its actions and not by their promises, because their promises have ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Syria, Iran, North Korea may test Obama's mettle USA TODAY Iran is due to return to the negotiating table Friday and Saturday to discuss its nuclear program with officials from the US, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China. On Wednesday, as it has almost every day, the White House issued strong but ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the White House ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com By Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger epa03176957 US President Barack Obama holds his eye open as he reads from the children's book 'Where the Wild Things Are' along with first Lady Michelle Obama and their dog Bo, during the White House Easter Egg Roll on ... See all stories on this topic » The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Drug Crime, Development Top Agenda for Summit of Americas Voice of America April 11, 2012 Drug Crime, Development Top Agenda for Summit of Americas Dan Robinson | White House President Barack Obama departs Washington on Friday for Cartagena, Colombia, where he will participate in the sixth Summit of the Americas. See all stories on this topic »

Poll: Obama up 5 in North Carolina USA TODAY By David Jackson, USA TODAY A new poll out of North Carolina gives President Obama a 5-point lead over Mitt Romney in the Tar Heel State, which Republicans probably have to win in order to re-capture the White House. Obama leads Romney by 49%-44% in... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

WH: Obama not yet in campaign mode Tucson Citizen by USA TODAY feed on Apr. 11, 2012, under USA TODAY News It looks like the President Obama-versus-Mitt Romney race is well under way, but theWhite House insists that Obama is doing more governing than campaigning. “I said that as the year progressed, ... See all stories on this topic »

Michelle Obama appears on 'Colbert Report' tonight USA TODAY Employing its droll sense of humor, The Colbert Report announced that "the last time she appeared was in April of 2008, when she was still just a poor, lowly US Senator's wife." White Housespokesman Jay Carney said Mrs. Obama and Jill Biden, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Romney stumbles out of the gate in general election Reuters Romney is now under pressure to show he can take on Obama's well-organized campaign, after main Republican rival Rick Santorum quit the White House race on Tuesday and left the former Massachusetts governor as the presumptive nominee. See all stories on this topic »

Rep. Allen West says '78 to 81' House Democrats are communists New York Daily News Florida's Allen West's claim echoed Joe McCarthy's unsubstantiated 1950s charges that communists had infiltrated the top ranks of the US government. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Herbert K. White/AP; Alex Wong/Getty Images Rep. Allen West's comments that ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

Official: North Korea Missile Launch Expected in Next 24 to 48 Hours ABC News (blog) Many of the countries along the route have asked for USassistance in tracking the missile's trajectory, which has sophisticated radars and a number of antiballistic missile ships in the region. The White House and the State Department have stayed in ... See all stories on this topic » ABC News (blog)

Unmasking Thomas Boston.com But Bruins executives, who were angered by his White House snub and are mindful of his advancing years, continue to value him so highly that the chances of him departing Causeway Street are slim. Either way, he will chart his course by the compass he ... See all stories on this topic »

Jury selection begins in John Edwards' criminal trial WCNC Now the former US senator and two-time Democratic presidential candidate is making the biggest courtroom gamble of his life - that a jury will clear him of alleged campaign finance violations and keep him from being sent to prison. See all stories on this topic »

White House Won't Let Rep. Issa Question Key Staffer About Fast and Furious Family Security Matters Issa Question Key Staffer About Fast and Furious The most transparent administration ever has just invoked Executive Privilege in refusing to allow Congressman Issa and Senator Grassley to question former NSA White House staffer, Kevin O'Reilly ... See all stories on this topic »

Super PACs largely free to spend remaining cash U.S. News & World Report Nearly every major presidential candidate had a super PAC in their corner. The Make Us Great Again PAC supported Texas Gov. Rick Perry's White Housebid and, at one point, had planned to spend more than $50 million to help elect him. See all stories on this topic »

Export-Import Bank chief says charter must be renewed Reuters They want us to move in the opposite direction." The comments were the most pointed yet by Hochberg on the election-year controversy that has complicatedWhite House efforts to renew authority for the nearly 80-year-old bank for another four years and ... See all stories on this topic »

Deportation Video Wins White House Contest, But Disappears From ... By Jorge Rivas The videos submitted “remind us of why we do the work we do here to make sure your voices are heard,” a White House staffer says in a video thanking those who submitted videos. “With your help we'll invite an exceptional group of finalists ... Colorlines

Obama done talking about Trayvon Martin case: White House ... By POTUS NEWS NET Obama done talking about Trayvon Martin case: White House. Posted by POTUS NEWS NET on April 12th, 2012. President Barack Obama will not be commenting further on the Trayvon Martin case, the White House said Wednesday as the ... POTUS NEWS

In Colombia, President Barack Obama To Face Pressure On Cuba ... By The Huffington Post News Editors In addition to the summit program, Obama will hold a separate meeting with Caribbean leaders, a one-on-one meeting and news conference with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and tour Cartagena's historic San Pedro Claver ... "We really see the Americas as a success story both in their own right and in terms of U.S. engagement," White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes said Wednesday. ... Send us a tip; Send us a photo or video; Suggest a correction ... The Huffington Post | Full News Feed

Weekly Address: Easter and Passover Greetings ... - The White House Watch the Enhanced Video ... President Obama greets White House visitors · Issues ... They connect us to our past and give us strength as we face the future. www.whitehouse.gov/.../weekly-address-easter-and-passover-g...

Press Briefing | The White House Watch the Enhanced Video ... President's Commission · About the Fellowship · Current ... www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/.../press-briefing

Time-Lapse Video Captures White House Egg Mania - Yahoo! News News: It's a scene you won't see at the White House on any other day of the year: more than ... U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the Buffett Rule in the ... news.yahoo.com/time-lapse-video-captures-white-house-egg-...

The Obamas welcome children to White House Easter celebrations ... The US president's family hosted the annual Easter egg roll on the White House lawn on ... www.guardian.co.uk/world/.../obamas-white-house-easter-vide...

The Obamas welcome children to White House ... - One News Page News video: Obama Rolls Easter Eggs on the White House Lawn U.S.President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama opened the lawns of the White ... www.onenewspage.us/.../The-Obamas-welcome-children-to-W...

White House to Syrian Rebels: You're On Your Own - US News and ... White House National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor listed in a statement to U.S. News & World Report the things the administration is doing about ... www.usnews.com/.../white-house-to-syrian-rebels-youre-on-y...

Santorum ends White House bid | The Sun |Video|News|Sky News santorum-ends-white-house-bid,sky-news,sky-news,news,rick-santorum,mitt- romney,barack-obama,republican,democrat,white-house,usa,us,president ... www.thesun.co.uk/.../Santorum-ends-White-House-bid.html

Water Line Struck at the White House | NBC4 Washington Follow Us. Submit your photos · TIPS · home · news · Video · Weather · Entertainment ... news/local/Raw-Video:-White-House-Water-Line-Struck/ 146123465 ... www.nbcwashington.com/.../Water-Main-Break-at-the-White-...

Video: Barack Obama does press-ups at White House Easter egg ... Barack Obama does press-ups at White House Easter egg roll. US President and basketball ... www.telegraph.co.uk/.../Barack-Obama-does-press-ups-at-Whi...

White House Easter Egg Roll 2012: Cutest Moments | Video - ABC ... White House Easter Egg Roll 2012: Cutest Moments. President Obama, first lady roll eggs, play ... abcnews.go.com/.../white-house-easter-egg-roll-2012-cutest-m...

US: Rick Santorum quits White House race - World News - IBNLive Rick Santorum ended his improbable run for the White House on Tuesday after leading a ... CNN-IBN Video ... US: Rick Santorum quits White Houserace ... ibnlive.in.com/news/us-rick-santorum.../247604-2.html

White House Hosts Annual Easter Egg Roll | Video | digtriad.com Isner Sends U.S. To Davis Cup Semis ... Video Shot by WFMY News 2 Sports... United States Barack Obama national Easter White House newslook us News ... www.digtriad.com/video/default.aspx?bctid...odyssey...

White House makes case for taxing millionaires White House makes case for taxing millionaires - News from USA TODAY. tucsoncitizen.com/.../white-house-makes-case-for-taxing-milli...

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