May 23, 2009
The president and former vice president chime in on the Guantanamo debate Thursday.
Wired PR News – In a speech Thursday at the National Archives, President Barack Obama, accused his political opponents of “fear mongering” over plans to close the Guantanamo prison. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Obama said maximum security U.S. prisons […]
May 19, 2009
The president faced criticism while giving a speech at Notre Dame.
Wired PR News – President Barack Obama faced critics Sunday while giving a speech at the University of Notre Dame. As reported by POLITICO, Obama called for mutual respect from both sides of the abortion debate in the search for middle ground on the issue.
Obama […]
May 16, 2009
The president surprises many with the decision to restart military tribunals.
Wired PR News – President Barack Obama has stated that he would revive the military tribunals, which will reportedly restore some legal protections for detainees. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the decision was met with mixed emotion as some accused the president of […]
May 14, 2009
The president will reportedly seek to block the release of photos showing prisoner abuse.
Wired PR News – President Barack Obama is reportedly seeking to block the release of photos that show abuse of prisoners by U.S. troops. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the president stated his intentions Wednesday, citing their release as having […]
May 6, 2009
The president discusses tax reform on Monday, pledging to crack down on tax evasion.
Wired PR News – President Barack Obama pledged to crackdown on those failing to pay taxes on income hidden in offshore accounts on Monday as he unveiled his tax proposal. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Obama stated his plan would […]
April 22, 2009
The president asks that more citizens take on national service projects.
Wired PR News – President Barack Obama is urging more individuals to volunteer. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the president signed bill a Tuesday that put $5.7 billion into AmeriCorps service programs, and has asked that citizens do more in national service.
Obama is […]
April 21, 2009
Newt Gingrich heavily criticizes the president’s friendly handshake with Chavez.
Wired PR News – Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has heavily criticized the recent actions of President Barack Obama on numerous talk shows. As reported by POLITICO, Gingrich went on the morning talk show circuit condemning the president for shaking hands with Venezuelan president […]
April 19, 2009
The two presidents met on cordial terms at the Americas Summit on Friday.
Wired PR News – President Barack Obama and Venezuela president Hugo Chavez greeted each other cordially at the Americas Summit on Friday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the two shook hands as they met for the first time.
An official is quoted […]
April 10, 2009
The president is set to meet Friday with financial regulators about stress tests.
Wired PR News – President Barack Obama is set to meet with financial regulators Friday in regards to stress tests for banks. As reported by Reuters, the President will discuss a range of topics with a group of regulators and advisors including Treasury […]
April 9, 2009
House star Kal Penn will take a break from acting to pursue a career in politics.
Wired PR News – Actor Kal Penn is making a surprising career move after seeing substantial success in acting. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the “House” and “Harold and Kumar” films star is taking a break from acting […]
