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Thousands spent by embassies to buy Obama books - CNN (blog)
A senior State Department official, speaking on background because the official was not authorized to speak on the record, said other politicians and administration officials' books were also in embassy libraries. "Our embassies do carry titles by and ...
October 27, 2011


Names of Casey Anthony jurors released - CNN (blog)
A few others, including the jury foreman, have given interviews on the condition of anonymity. Though the trial happened in Orange County, the jurors came from Pinellas County – about 110 miles to the southeast – because authorities hoped to find a ...
October 25, 2011


Huntsman campaign nearly broke as GOP campaign heats up - CNN (blog)
A source close to the campaign said in an email that "after a fast start fundraising, the projections were far too high. Fundraising dried up in the summer and that accounts for the campaign reining in spending." But there are encouraging signs for ...
October 14, 2011


The loose noose of Iran sanctions - CNN (blog)
A Treasury Department official, not authorized to speak on the record, told CNN the Treasury Department does not believe the third-country bank knew it was dealing with money for an assassination plot. On "The Situation Room," Cohen raised a red flag ...
October 13, 2011


New figures in Sunshine State Senate battle - CNN (blog)
Bill Nelson of Florida will report raising just under $2 million in the third quarter of fundraising this year, according to a source close to Nelson's re-election campaign. The source also says the senator will report having around $7.5 million cash ...
October 12, 2011


Source: Congress to issue 'Fast and Furious' subpoenas - CNN (blog)
... several top Justice Department officials - including Attorney General Eric Holder - relating to the discredited "Fast and Furious" federal gunrunning operation, according to a source close to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. ...
October 11, 2011


Huntsman's father released from Church leadership role - CNN (blog)
The spokesman, who declined to be named, said it was time for his release and that the move was overdue. Individuals serving in full-time leadership roles with the Church do not "participate in political campaigns, promote candidates, fundraising and ...
October 1, 2011


Pakistan not going after Haqqani network - CNN (blog)
The officials asked not to be named because they are not authorized to speak to the media. The meeting by Pakistan's top general comes days after the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, accused Pakistan's top intelligence agency ...
September 26, 2011


Get To Know Piers Morgan - CNN (blog)
Details about the redesign are sparse, but two sources familiar with Facebook's plans (who have asked to remain anonymous) have told us that the redesign is "major" and will make Facebook profiles nexuses for consuming content."
September 21, 2011


Get To Know Piers Morgan - CNN (blog)
Details about the redesign are sparse, but two sources familiar with Facebook's plans (who have asked to remain anonymous) have told us that the redesign is "major" and will make Facebook profiles nexuses for consuming content."
September 20, 2011


Need to Know News: Death Row inmate Troy Davis denied clemency; 'Don't Ask ... - CNN (blog)
Details about the redesign are sparse, but two sources familiar with Facebook's plans (who have asked to remain anonymous) have told us that the redesign is "major" and will make Facebook profiles nexuses for consuming content."
September 20, 2011


Palin author Joe McGinniss and more - CNN (blog)
... for how best to put the country on a more fiscally sustainable course, so it is different in nature than the kind of legislative compromise he was trying to broker this summer during the debt-ceiling debate, a senior administration official said. ...
September 19, 2011


Obama talks tough on tax increases for rich - CNN (blog)
... for how best to put the country on a more fiscally sustainable course, so it is different in nature than the kind of legislative compromise he was trying to broker this summer during the debt-ceiling debate, a senior administration official said. ...
September 19, 2011


Obama to unveil $3 trillion in debt cuts - CNN (blog)
... for how best to put the country on a more fiscally sustainable course, so it is different in nature than the kind of legislative compromise he was trying to broker this summer during the debt-ceiling debate, a senior administration official said.
September 19, 2011


POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - CNN (blog)
High school students chanted "pass this bill" to a rousing speech Tuesday by President Barack Obama touting his $447 billion jobs plan, while senior administration officials said the push for Congress to approve the legislation would last months. ...
September 14, 2011


Obama's push for jobs act will last months, officials say - CNN (blog)
High school students chanted "pass this bill" to a rousing speech Tuesday by President Barack Obama touting his $447 billion jobs plan, while senior administration officials said the push for Congress to approve the legislation would last months. ...
September 13, 2011


Obama's push for jobs act will last months, officials say - CNN (blog)
Columbus, Ohio (CNN) - High school students chanted "pass this bill" to a rousing speech Tuesday by President Barack Obama touting his $447 billion jobs plan, while senior administration officials said the push for Congress to approve the legislation ...
September 13, 2011


Jindal to endorse Perry - CNN (blog)
Jindal is on his way to Florida and will be Perry's guest at Monday night's "Tea Party Republican Debate" broadcast on CNN from Tampa, the source said. Jindal is expected to formally make the announcement prior to the debate. On Monday, Sept. ...
September 12, 2011


Group supporting Perry aims to raise $55 million - CNN (blog)
That amount will probably eclipse what the Perry campaign itself is able to spend in that period, the source said. The SuperPAC, called "Make Us Great Again," is being run by one of Perry's former key aides. Concerning the group's spending goal, ...
September 6, 2011


Obama to make Irene statement Sunday - CNN (blog)
The president is expected to thank emergency responders for their work during the storm and provide an update on conditions, a senior administration official said. He'll urge people "to continue to be vigilant," the official said. ...
August 28, 2011


White House offers glimpse into president's Libya vacation - CNN (blog)
He's an “aggressive robust consumer” of information said a senior administration official who did not want to be identified discussing internal deliberations. Counterterrorism adviser John Brennan provided frequent updates in person. ...
August 23, 2011


For August 19, 2011 – Stocks drop for second straight day, 'West Memphis 3 ... - CNN (blog)
'West Memphis 3' may be freed: "Three men convicted of killing three West Memphis, Arkansas boys in 1993 could be freed after a court hearing Friday, a person close to the case told CNN." • Bank of America to to cut 3500 jobs: "Bank of America is ...
August 19, 2011


Former top Obama adviser takes first step toward Senate bid - CNN (blog)
According to a source close to Warren, the move will allow potential supporters to engage and will allow for Warren to raise money. The source also added that Warren could make a final decision on whether to launch a bid sometime after Labor Day. ...
August 18, 2011


On the Radar: Obama in Iowa, violence in Syria, sweat lodge guru's lawyers in ... - CNN (blog)
Syrian coastal city under siege – At least five people were killed Tuesday as more violence erupted in the embattled Syrian city of Latakia, said a resident, who requested anonymity for safety reasons. The regime's military offensive there is among the ...
August 16, 2011


POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - CNN (blog)
... has directed a small team of advisers to develop a proposal that would keep the government playing a major role in the nation's mortgage market, extending a federal loan subsidy for most home buyers, according to people familiar with the matter. ...
August 16, 2011


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