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The article reports that a dispute in the U.S. Congress over the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program providing benefits to U.S. workers unemployed due to foreign competition may prevent the Congress from ratifying free trade agreements with three countries including South Korea. U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will not sign the free trade legislation unless the TAA program is renewed.

The article discusses efforts by U.S. President Barack Obama to establish better relations with the business community. Obama appointed as his chief of staff Bill Daley, a former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Obama has solicited advice from some 20 chief executives on policies he could champion that would promote hiring and investment.

The article discusses a trade agreement struck between the U.S. and South Korea. Key features include a gradual reduction in U.S. tariffs on imports of Korean automobiles, and an immediate cut in the tariff Korea imposes on U.S. vehicles. The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama must gain Congressional approval for the pact at a time of growing public skepticism toward free trade.

The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak were unable to settle differences over a bilateral trade pact. Points of contention included a U.S. tariff on cars imported from Korea, and Korea's ban on imports of certain beef from the U.S. President Richard Trumka of labor union ALF-CIO praised Obama for not signing a deal Triumka considers inimical to the interests of working people.

The article reports that Lawrence Summers, a top economic adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama, will leave his role as head of the National Economic Council to resume duties as a Professor at Harvard University. Among persons thought to be candidates to replace Summers are Anne Mulcahy, a former chief executive of technology firm Xerox Corp., and Deputy National Economic Council Director Diana Farrell.

The article reports that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korea have agreed to complete a free-trade agreement by November 2010. A preliminary trade pact reached in 2007 was never approved by the U.S. Congress. Obama is hopeful that a revised edition of that agreement will gain Congressional assent.

This article reports that radio reporter Mark Knoller is considered the unofficial keeper of presidential data. Knoller has been collecting presidential trivia for 20 years. One piece of minutiae that is mentioned is the number of times presidents have used the words "will not rest" when referring to important issues. U.S. President Barack Obama has used the words 11 times in his presidency and U.S. President George W. Bush used the words 40 times during his presidency.

The article discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's renewed affinity for golf. A long-time basketball enthusiast, Obama has played more golf than basketball since becoming elected President. Obama tends to play golf in private with few witnesses, although some Internet bloggers claim his skill level is average at best.

The article reports that in the face of strong corporate opposition, the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama has at least temporarily put aside plans to raise taxes on multinational businesses. Microsoft Corp. and General Electric Co. were among firms that argued against proposed changes to existing laws that tax profits earned abroad only when they are repatriated to the U.S.

The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark to lobby the International Olympic Committee in support of the city of Chicago, Illinois' bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games. The committee will vote to select the host city on October 2, 2009. Obama was a resident of Chicago before his election as president.

The article discusses the competition between the "Vineyard Gazette" and "Martha's Vineyard Times" newspapers on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The "Time" frequently criticizes its rival in print, as on the occasion of U.S. President Barack Obama's vacation trip to the island in August, 2009. The newspapers are seen as reflecting the social tensions between the island's summer resort community and its permanent residents.

The article discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to nominate Ben Bernanke for another term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Obama praised Bernanke for his response to a severe financial crisis. Many economists praised the decision, which is expected to win approval from the U.S. Senate.

The article focuses on signals that the presidential administration of U.S. President Barack Obama may compromise on the government role in Health Care reform. It states Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on August 16, 2009 that a new government-run health insurance program was not essential to health care overhaul plans. It mentions that Obama defended the public option on August 15 at a town-hall meeting but admitted that alternative approaches were being considered.

The article discusses concern on the part of U.S. brewers over beer to be served at a meeting between President Barack Obama, Professor Henry Louis Gates, and police officer James Crowley. The preferred brands of the three men all happen to be owned by foreign firms. Bill Manley of California's Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. wishes it were otherwise.

The article reports that during the first quarter of 2009 the U.S. financial industry spent 8% less on efforts to lobby Congress and the administration of President Barack Obama than it did in the year-ago quarter. Political contributions were also down. The reduced spending coincided with a decline in the industry's popularity amid a severe financial crisis.

The article discusses indications that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama plans to be vigorous in the area of antitrust enforcement. Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney revoked guidance that had been friendly to parties defending against anti-monopoly suits. In a speech Varney cast doubt upon the effectiveness of self-policing in markets.

The article discusses an economic-stimulus bill taking shape in the U.S. Congress. President Barack Obama indicated he would accept a $69 billion provision that protects taxpayers from the alternative minimum tax. Lobbyists from assorted interests converged on Washington, D.C. seeking to influence a measure whose value is approaching $900 billion.

The article looks at the August 2013 event held in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on its 50th anniversary, reporting on U.S. President Barack Obama's address, and citing the "I Have a Dream" speech of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

The article provides information on parties held in honor of U.S. President Barack Obama's second term inauguration on January 21, 2013, covering topics such as the dinner menus, guest lists, and desserts.

The article reports that pastor Louie Giglio decided not to present the benediction at U.S. President Barack Obama's January 21, 2013 inauguration after publicity appeared concerning controversial remarks he made about homosexuals in a sermon from the mid-1990s.

The article reports on events surrounding the second term inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, to be held from January 19-21, 2012, which includes the ceremony where he will take his public oath of office at the U.S. Capitol, various inaugural balls, and his participation in public service.

The article discusses efforts by the 2012 election campaigns of U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to persuade voters that they are going to win the November, 2012 election.

The article discusses a group of U.S. citizens, including Barney Smith, Monica Early, and Janet Monaco, who spoke out in support of U.S. President Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign and how their political views of Obama have changed as he seeks reelection in 2012.

The article discusses how Republicans in the U.S. have created television advertisements and Websites, and staged media events to rebut comments made on July 13, 2012 by President Barack Obama expressing the view that successful entrepreneurs are not solely responsible for their business achievements.

The article discusses the announced departure of Robert Wolf, a prominent fundraiser for U.S. President Barack Obama, as president of the UBS AG investment bank.

The article discusses the 2012 U.S. election as of May 31, 2012, on the topics of a Fox News Channel video concerning U.S. president Barack Obama, a statement from the Obama campaign concerning presumptive Republican Party nominee Mitt Romney, and former U.S. representative Artur Davis.

The article looks at how U.S. presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has compared U.S. president Barack Obama to Saul Alinsky, the late social-movement organizer from Chicago, Illinois, while campaigning for the 2012 Republican U.S. presidential nomination.

The article reports on the decision of U.S. President Barack Obama, House Speaker John Boehner and Kentucky Republican Senator Mitch McConnell to support the free trade deals with various countries and the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program for workers affected by foreign competition.

The article reports on the efforts of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to revive stalled trade deals with Colombia and Panama, aimed at bringing the issue to the U.S. Congress for ratification this 2011.

The article anticipates the address of U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on February 7, 2011 when he is expected to call for business leaders to hire and invest more in the country and discuss his plans about free trade agreements.

This article reports on the move by U.S. President Barack Obama to hire General Electric Co. chief executive officer (CEO) Jeffrey Immelt as an economic adviser tasked to find ways to foster private-sector job growth.

The article focuses on calls by U.S. President Barack Obama's order for government agencies to review federal regulations and ensure that they are not hindering business growth.

The article reports on the plan of U.S. President Barack Obama to issue an executive order which will launch a government-wide review of federal regulations that are deemed detrimental to the economy.

The article reports on U.S. President Barack Obama's meeting with corporate executives in December 2010, in which he pressed the participants to suggest policies that would spur them to start investing in job creating enterprises.

The article offers information on a one-day summit of corporate executives, wherein U.S. President Barack Obama will discuss his economic agenda.

The article reports on the state visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to Japan, wherein he promoted American business, in November 2010.

This article reports on the decision of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to drop the search for a corporate chief executive to be his top economic adviser in 2010.

The article focuses on the need for U.S. President Barack Obama to decide on whether to have an administration that can accommodate or reject a more Republican Congress amid an expected exodus of Democratic officials in 2010.

The article reports on the new scandal facing U.S. President Barack Obama arising from his visit in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois for fund raising events with state's treasurer Alexi Giannoulias for his race to an already scandal-tinged Senate seat left by Obama after Giannoulias' family business, Broadway Bank, has allegedly loaned money to real-estate developer Antoin Rezko who was convicted of fraud and bribery and to other people convicted of gambling and prostitution.

The article focuses on new trade deals offered by U.S. President Barack Obama to labor unions to garner the labor sector's support for a free trade agreement with South Korea.

The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama is likely to avoid discussing trade on his visit to Michigan on July 30, 2010.

The article reports on the steps taken by U.S. President Barack Obama in June 2010 to strengthen relationships with South Korea in the wake of the alleged attack by North Korea on a South Korean ship and the reluctance of China and Russia to acknowledge the perceived belligerent behavior of Pyongyang.

The article focuses on the opposition of Republicans in U.S. Congress to the ideas of President Barack Obama for sustainable global economic development as of 2010, which, according to House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio, would pose a challenge to the president in convincing other Group of 20 (G-20) nations that more stimulus spending is the solution.

The article reports on a eulogy delivered by U.S. President Barack Obama honoring 29 coal miners who died in an explosion in the Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia in which the president spoke of the pride in mining work and the need to enhance safety.

The article reports on the call of U.S. President Barack Obama for the Congress to act on job creation immediately.

The article reports on the aim of U.S. President Barack Obama to win corporate support for his economic agenda while maintaining his populist stand against bankers, insurers and business special interest by inviting business leaders to meetings that focus on job growth and investments in education and energy.

The article reports on the visits made by U.S. President Barack Obama to Nevada and Colorado in order to show support for Democratic candidates Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senator Michael Bennet.

The article reports on the move of U.S. President Barack Obama to make a populist attack on banks and insurance companies during a speech in Elyria, Ohio on January 22, 2010 which failed to reassure Ohioan voters who are dubious about his proposed solutions to the economic problems of the country.