U.S. President Barack Obama told the families of the victims of September 11, 2001 that he never forgot who was responsible. He says with the killing of Osama bin Laden, one of the top 10 fugitives in the world, justice has been done. Bin Laden is blamed for the murders …
Read More »President plans visit to tornado ravaged South
President Barack Obama will travel to those areas hit hardest by a wave of tornadoes yesterday. White House officials say Obama will visit Alabama on Friday and also meet Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. More than 200 are dead in five states from the deadliest tornadoes in nearly 40 years.
Read More »President and First Lady address problem of bullying in schools
Bully prevention was on the minds of President Barack Obama and the First Lady today, as they addressed the problem during a conference. President Obama says children shouldn’t have to accept bullying as an inevitable part of growing up. Susan Garcia is the Coordinator for Partners in Adolescent Lifestyle Support, …
Read More »Questions remain over just how much oil remains in the Gulf
President Barack Obama brought his wife and one of his daughters to Panama City last weekend for a brief stay, to show off the region’s pristine beaches. But Gina Jordan reports there’s disagreement over how much of the oil remains in the environment because of BP’s blown out well. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/howmuchoil.mp3]
Read More »President Barack Obama promises BP will pay for damage to Florida’s economy
President Barack Obama wrapped up his fourth visit to the Gulf Coast since the Deepwater Horizon blast and spill began 57 days ago, with a stop aboard N-A-S Pensacola. Dave Dunwoody reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/obamaDD.mp3]
Read More »Political Science Professor Weighs In On President Obama’s First State Of The Union Address
The day after President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union address to the nation in Washington, he spoke to a crowd of about three thousand people in Tampa. Among those at the event was University of South Florida Political Science Professor Susan MacManus. Kaitlyn Ash had the …
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