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Utahns oppose new national monument

By Jenna Barratt
September 15, 2015 12:00 AM
A new poll shows the majority of Utahns oppose the creation of a new national monument in Utah, among rumors that President Obama may create several monuments in the western United States before he leaves office in 2016.
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President Obama gets "wild" with Bear Grylls in Alaska

By Beau Jones
September 03, 2015 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama is greeted by Seward Mayor Jean Bardarson and Alaska National Park Service Regional Director Bert Frost as he arrives at Seward Airport to take a hike to view the Exit Glacier, Tuesday, Sept. 1. Obama is on a historic three-day trip to Alaska aimed at showing solidarity with a state often overlooked by Washington, while using its glorious but changing landscape as an urgent call to action on climate change. (Associated Press)
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Open letter to the president

By Universe Contributor
June 30, 2015 12:00 AM
My thoughts about what occurred Friday night on the grounds of the White House are immensely troubled. The president of the United States is, simultaneously, a citizen of the nation and the current choice of the United States to represent the entire nation.
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Viral campaign asks President Obama to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill

By Emily Hales
May 13, 2015 12:00 AM
The nonprofit organization Women on 20s voted on who should replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, and it's petitioning President Barack Obama to make the dream a reality.
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Obama speaks to BYU, college newspapers about affordable education

By Ashley Robinson
March 11, 2015 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama takes a call at his desk in the Oval Office. Obama signed an executive order to create the Student Aid Bill of Rights on March 10. (Pete Souza, Official White House Photo)
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Utah community, national, international voices condemn ISIS

By Ashley Robinson
February 16, 2015 12:00 AM
A Jordanian air force pilot writes a message to Islamic State militants on a missile at Mowafak Al-Salti airbase in Azraq, Jordan. King Abdullah II has thrust Jordan to the center of the war against the Islamic State group with his pledge of relentless retaliation for the killing of one of his pilots. (Associated Press)
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Obama State of the Union: Crisis has passed

By Ashley Robinson
January 21, 2015 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama talks about the importance of bipartisanship at his 2015 State of the Union address. (YouTube)
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Highlights: State of the Union address, 2014

By Haley Bissegger
January 29, 2014 12:00 AM
President Obama addressed the nation Tuesday night during the annual State of the Union address, during which he outlined many of his goals for the upcoming year.
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Obama calls for a 'Year of Action' in State of the Union address

By Collin Pace
January 29, 2014 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama promised in his State of the Union address to use everything in his power to help get the American economy back on track. He asked for the American people's help in accomplishing his goals.
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Guns in schools: A necessary evil?

By Megan Looney
January 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Recent shootings have not only motivated President Barack Obama to ask for changes on gun control but children throughout the nation are asking for changes as well.
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Inauguration: Obama defends entitlements, climate action

By Caroline Slater
January 21, 2013 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama pushed for climate action and defended entitlement programs in a speech that was heavy on liberal ideals during his second inaugural address Monday morning.
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Obama pushes for gun control with 23 executive orders

By Samantha Sappenfield
January 16, 2013 12:00 AM
President Obama unveiled the gun control policies by initiating 23 separate executive orders that will help prevent future gun violence in the United States.
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White House rejects petition to deport Piers Morgan

By Caroline Slater
January 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The White House rejected a petition to deport CNN’s Piers Morgan for his controversial statements about gun control in the aftermath of the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook tragedy.
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Obama taps Hagel for Pentagon, Brennan for CIA

January 07, 2013 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Chuck Hagel as his next defense secretary and counterterrorism adviser John Brennan to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, two potentially controversial picks for his second-term national security team.
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BYU faculty and students anticipate effects of debate on undecided voters

By Brooke Weenig
October 03, 2012 12:00 AM
Crews work during a rehearsal at the University of Denver in Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, where the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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Obama and Biden encourage nation to move forward with hope

By Robbie Jenkins
September 07, 2012 12:00 AM
Charlotte, N.C.—Exactly one week after Governor Mitt Romney formally accepted his presidential nomination from the Republican Party, President Barack Obama stood in front of Democratic party members in Charlotte, N.C., to accept his party's nomination for a second term.
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DREAMers have their chance in America

June 20, 2012 12:00 AM
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act that was halted by President Obama on June 15 brings excitement and worry to citizens.
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Social web collects cash, crowdfunding soon legal in U.S.

By Casey Adams
June 12, 2012 12:00 AM
President Obama recently signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act into law, making crowdfunding legal so web users can expect a return on investments in business start-ups.
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