Judge overturns Calif. gay marriage ban, sets stage for same-sex weddings to resume in state
Federal judge strikes down Calif. gay marriage ban China defends dealings with Iran after US pressure over sanctions for nuclear program
China defends dealings with Iran after US pressure Mao Zedong’s grandson says family background a factor in promotion to major general
Mao grandson says background a factor in promotion Dumped Australian prime minister vows to campaign for divided government ahead of elections
Dumped PM enters Australian election campaign Mexican city to consider Mayas request to remove monument to conquistadores
Conquistador monument draws Mexican Indians’ ire California Democrat Maxine Waters asks ethics committee for trial before November elections
Waters asks for trial before November elections Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Admiral Thad Allen, Carol Browner, and Dr. Lubchenco, 8/4/2010Resources that were mentioned in the briefing can be found below. To view the Inter-Agency Oil Budget Report click HERE (www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/posted/2931/Oil_Budget_description_8_3_FINAL.844091.pdf) Statement Aboard Air Force One by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs en route Chicago, Illinois4:48 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: I just have one real quick — some birthday color updates for everyone. The President received two phone calls, first from the First Lady and Sasha, who, as you know, are traveling, to wish him a happy birthday. Then at lunchtime today — I think everyone knows that, much to the President’s chagrin, Malia is away at camp. She gets one phone call during that time away, and she used that phone call around lunchtime today to call in and wish her Dad a happy birthday. And needless to say, it was the — both those calls were the highlights of his day. President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 8/4/10 more images DC authorities investigate envelope with white powder found at Israeli Embassy; no injuries
Suspicious envelope found at Israeli Embassy Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 08/04/10NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jeffrey Thomas Holt, of Tennessee, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee for the term of four years, vice David Glenn Jolley, term expired. Alaska congressman’s office says he’s been cleared in Justice Dept. probe
Young office says he’s cleared in DOJ probe Remarks by the President Honoring the 2010 Presidential Citizens Medal Recipients2:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. Nevada’s Angle says she’s at ‘war’ to stop Democrats who want to ‘make government our God’
Angle: Democrats want to ‘make government our God’ Obama’s birthday highlight? Phone calls from first lady and daughters Malia, Sasha
President restores rank of Vietnam general after declassified information exonerates him more images Sponsor of media shield bill says no protection for WikiLeaks
No protection for WikiLeaks in media shield bill GOP senators holding out for White House concessions on nomination of intelligence chief
Judge overturns California gay marriage ban in case likely to reach Supreme Court
Judge overturns Calif. gay marriage ban SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge overturned California’s gay-marriage ban Wednesday in a landmark case that could eventually force the U.S. Supreme Court to confront the question of whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to wed. Former Army agent says he alerted authorities about alleged leaker of classified documents
Former agent alerted authorities in WikiLeaks case Person close to case: Judge overturns California gay marriage ban
Source: Judge overturns Calif. gay marriage ban In DC, no such thing as too poor for medical pot; City is first to give discounts to the needy
In DC, no such thing as too poor for medical pot Judge overturns California gay marriage ban in case likely to reach US Supreme Court
Federal judge overturns gay marriage ban in Calif. Long lines in Kenya for vote on new constitution; police on high alert after 2007-08 killings
Kenya sees big turnout in vote on new constitution US-Egyptian government opponent returns to Egypt after 3 year exile
US-Egyptian dissident returns to Egypt CAIRO — An Egyptian-American academic and vocal government critic returned to Egypt late Wednesday for his first visit after a three year exile despite outstanding complaints filed against him for damaging Egyptian interests. Palin bucks ex-governor, congressman by endorsing largely unknown candidate in Md. gov’s race
Confirmation assured, GOP senators line up to criticize Supreme Court nominee before vote
Statement by the President on Senate Cloture Vote on FMAP and Teacher Jobs FundingToday, Congress took an important step towards ensuring that teachers across the country can stay in the classroom and cash-strapped states can get the relief they need. Administration Officials Continue Travel Across the Country Holding “Recovery Summer” Events, Project Site VisitsSecretary LaHood Visits Detroit, MI Light Rail Project and Columbus, OH Contractor; Secretary Vilsack Announces 126 New Rural Broadband Projects Pelosi announces House will return from vacation next week to clear state aid bill for Obama
UN urges Iraq to quickly form new government, top envoy warns Iraq is at ‘a critical juncture’
UN urges Iraq to quickly form new government Grandchildren of lawman Pat Garrett meet with NM governor about Billy the Kid pardon
NM gov meets with lawman Pat Garrett’s descendants Remarks by the President to the AFL-CIO Executive CouncilWashington, D.C. 11:15 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. Remarks by the President in a Tele-Town Hall for Senator BennetAugust 3, 2010 THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. SENATOR BENNET: Mr. President. Senate to try again to boost funds for border security
Senate to try again to fund border security Judge issues judgment against Russia for refusal to turn over Jewish documents
Judge rules against Russia on Jewish documents Majority of senators say they’ll back Supreme Court nominee Kagan on eve of historic votemore images Obama recognizes 13 people with Presidential Citizens Medals for their good deeds of service
USDA undersecretary says struggling nations need help developing means to feed themselves
US official: Poor nations must learn to grow food UAE citizens can travel to New Zealand without prior visaAbu Dhabi, Aug 4 (IANS/WAM) Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can travel to New Zealand for tourism or work for a period of three months without prior visas, the government announced Wednesday. Rob Simmons’ revived campaign for Conn. Senate pushes ahead despite McMahon’s millions
Ex-Rep. Simmons won’t give up on Conn. Senate race UN force holds talks with Lebanese and Israeli armiesBEIRUT - Representatives of the Israeli and Lebanese armies discussed Tuesday’s border clash with officials of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Wednesday. PCAPA to participate in Aug 9 Lalgarh rally
Activists mull new Gaza flotillaSTOCKHOLM - Some of the activists who took part in an aid flotilla that in May attempted to break Israel’s maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip said Wednesday that they are mulling the possibility of launching a new flotilla later this year. Former US prosecutor blocked from top post accuses UN chief of hiring bias
Ex-US prosecutor accuses UN chief of hiring bias |
