Obama says he’s committed to helping middle class (AP)

AP – A healthy economy needs bustling Main Streets and a thriving middle class even more than a healthy stock market, President Barack Obama said as he reaffirmed his commitment to work hard for America’s hardworking men and women.

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Obama Unpopular Ahead of Midterms: Will the GOP Benefit? (Time.com)

Time.com – Nine weeks before the midterm elections, Barack Obama finds himself on the wrong side of the polls. Where did all that adoration go — and is a Republican sweep next?

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US posts better-than-expected jobs data (AFP)

AFP – The US unemployment rate edges up to 9.6 percent easing fears of a jobs meltdown but posing tough questions for President Barack Obama.

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How Barack Obama Became Mr. Unpopular (Time.com)

Time.com – Nine weeks before the midterm elections, Barack Obama finds himself on the wrong side of the polls. Where did all that adoration go — and is a Republican sweep next?

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FACT CHECK: Is Iraq combat really over for US? (AP)

AP – Despite President Barack Obama’s declaration Tuesday of an end to the combat mission in Iraq, combat almost certainly lies ahead.

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US adds Pakistani Taliban to terrorism blacklist (AP)

AP – The Obama administration on Wednesday added the Pakistani Taliban to its international terrorism blacklist, targeting the group blamed for the failed car bombing in New York’s Times Square and its leaders with financial and travel sanctions.
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AP-GfK Poll: Most attuned voters tilt toward GOP (AP)

AP – Americans with the strongest opinions about the country’s most divisive issues are largely unhappy with how President Barack Obama is handling them, an ominous sign for Democrats hoping to retain control of Congress in the fall elections.

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Obama to make statement on economy on Monday (Reuters)

Reuters – U.S. President Barack Obama will make a statement on the economy at 12:30 p.m. EDT (1630 GMT) on Monday in the White House Rose Garden, the White House said.

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First family ends Martha’s Vineyard vacation (AP)

AP – President Barack Obama is wrapping up his vacation on Martha’s Vineyard and heading for New Orleans to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

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Returned US soldiers made ‘America safer’: Obama (AFP)

AFP – US President Barack Obama in a YouTube message on Friday thanked US troops back from Iraq for their “dedication” and “courage” that “has made America safer.”

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