Nov 5th, 2009 - CBS News
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President Barack Obama challenged states Wednesday to get their education policies in line with his administration's priorities if they want a chance at $5 billion in grants.
"If you're willing to hold yourselves more accountable, if you develop a strong plan to improve the quality of education in your state, we'll offer you a grant to help make that plan a reality," Obama said while speaking at a Wisconsin middle school.
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Obama to Native Americans: "You will not be forgotten"
Nov 5th, 2009 - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told Native American leaders on Thursday, "You will not be forgotten" and promised to end U.S. government neglect and broken promises toward Indian tribes.
Obama...Obama outlines expectations on war in Afghanistan
Nov 3rd, 2009 - Dallasnews
KABUL – Hamid Karzai was declared the winner by default Monday in Afghanistan's fraud-marred presidential election, increasing the pressure on President Barack Obama to end his marathon deliberations on the future of the U.S...
Obama Calls Karzai, Urges 'New Chapter' in Afghanistan
Nov 2nd, 2009 - VOA News
U.S. President Barack Obama is urging Afghan President Hamid Karzai to open a new chapter in his country's history by taking action against corruption and implementing reforms...US says Karzai legitimate Afghan leader
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Reuters
WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The White House said onMonday Hamid Karzai was the legitimate president of Afghanistanand that President Barack Obama's decision on whether to sendmore U.S...
US vows to work with Afghan leader
Nov 1st, 2009 - Al Jazeera English
The United States has said it is ready to work with the next Afghan president despite questions about the government's legitimacy after challenger Abdullah Abdullah withdrew from the presidential election runoff.
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