Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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Obama: Worldwide Efforts Needed to Stimulate Economy

The president calls for "concerted action around the globe" in order to fix the international economic crisis in Oval Office remarks to reporters. Comes as he receives his daily economic briefing with Treasury Secretary Geithner.

Earmarks, Earmarks, Earmarks

The president plans to make an announcement about earmark reform in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Wednesday morning. Remarks could come during the signing ceremony for the $410 billion omnibus bill Congress passed Tuesday evening. Politico: Dems anticipate he may use the occasion to answer Republican critics led by Sen. McCain. [...]

Clinton to Chat Up Chinese

The Secretary of State and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi are set to meet Wednesday in Washington. Expected to try to smooth over relations after the confrontation between American and Chinese naval vessels. Clinton will speak to the press after the meeting at 2 pm ET.

FLOTUS on GMA Friday

The First Lady will sit down with ABC's Robin Roberts during her trip to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina Thursday. Interview segments to air Friday on the morning show. Excerpts will also air during "World News" and "Nightline." Read release here.

Gitmo Envoy Coming

Associated Press: Obama will likely tap veteran diplomat Daniel Fried as his special envoy to oversee the closure of the military detention camp.

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White House Coke/Pepsi Wars, Cont'd Before Congress

You can't make a false statement in testimony before Congress. It's a felony. Big deal. So Coca-Cola fans everywhere can take comfort in the fact that White House budget director Peter Orzsag was telling the truth when he confirmed Tuesday that he is a Diet Coke man. The Wall Street Journal reports: "Orszag acknowledged to [...]

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