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White House says it doesn't expect to resolve supply line debate with Pakistan ... - Fox News

2012-05-19
White House says it doesn't expect to resolve supply line debate with Pakistan ...Fox NewsCHICAGO – The White House says it is not expecting to finish negotiations with Pakistan over reopening key supply lines during the NATO summit. Deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes says the US does believe the issue will be resolved but says ...and more »

White House Tries to Blunt Euro Debt Crisis with Soccer, Cake - Bloomberg

2012-05-19
NorthJersey.comWhite House Tries to Blunt Euro Debt Crisis with Soccer, CakeBloombergThe White House is taking great pains to show that the G-8 summit at Camp David this weekend is uniquely informal and frank. The day began with President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron hitting the treadmills this morning.White House acclaims exit of activist from ChinaWall Street JournalWhite House says welcomes Chen's departure for the USReutersall 164 news articles »

Michelle Obama hosts G-8 spouses at White House - Washington Post (blog)

2012-05-19
AFPMichelle Obama hosts G-8 spouses at White HouseWashington Post (blog)Michelle Obama hosts G-8 leaders' spouses on a tour of the White House. (YURI GRIPAS - REUTERS) Who needs Camp David? First lady Michelle Obama hosted the significant others of foreign leaders who are visiting the United States for the Group of Eight ...Ladies Who Lunch: First Lady Hosts G-8 Spouses at the White HouseABC News (blog)all 217 news articles »

George W. Bush Returning To White House To Be Honored By Obama With Official ... - Huffington Post

2012-05-19
The Associated PressGeorge W. Bush Returning To White House To Be Honored By Obama With Official ...Huffington PostGeorge W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are expected to return to the White House later this month to be honored by President Barack Obama with the unveiling of their official portraits that will hang at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The White House confirmed ...What not to do when updating the White House web siteFox NewsBush to return to White House for portrait unveilingUSA TODAY'Obama in History': White House Criticized for Making Additions to Past ...Patch.comThe Associated Pressall 234 news articles »

France: Afghan exit by year-end - Albany Times Union

2012-05-19
Christian Science MonitorFrance: Afghan exit by year-endAlbany Times UnionAP President Barack Obama meets with French President Francois Hollande, Friday, May 18, 2012, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) President Barack Obama meets with French President Francois Hollande ...Following Obama meeting, France's Hollande promises different approach to ...Washington PostBonjour, Hollande. Ready for a gentle arm-twisting at the White House? (+video)Christian Science MonitorFrench President Hollande visits White House, vows new approach to Afghan aid ...Denver PostNPR -Chicago Sun-Times -WHIO Radioall 1,401 news articles »

House OKs defense bill despite Obama's veto threat - San Francisco Chronicle

2012-05-18
The Associated PressHouse OKs defense bill despite Obama's veto threatSan Francisco ChronicleWashington -- Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House approved a $642 billion defense budget Friday that breaks a deficit-cutting deal with President Obama and restricts his authority in an election-year challenge to the ...US House OKs bill for rider on Pakistan aidTimes of IndiaHouse OKs $642 billion defense billThe Associated Pressall 721 news articles »

White House taps private sector to help feed world's hungry - USA TODAY

2012-05-18
USA TODAYWhite House taps private sector to help feed world's hungryUSA TODAYThe commitment from 45 private companies outlined by Obama and African leaders gathered for the Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security highlights the White House's efforts to tap the private sector to complement existing programs.White House Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Food SecurityeNews Park ForestObama Announces Food Initiative for AfricaVoice of AmericaBig Companies Join White House to Increase Crop Yields in AfricaChronicle of Philanthropy (subscription) (blog)all 593 news articles »

White House's cybersecurity official retiring - Washington Post

2012-05-16
CBS NewsWhite House's cybersecurity official retiringWashington PostThe White House's cybersecurity coordinator said Thursday that he is stepping down at the end of this month after a 2 1 / 2 -year tenure in which the administration has increased its focus on cyber issues but struggled to reach agreement with lawmakers ...Top White House cybersecurity official retiresThe Hill (blog)White House cybersecurity official stepping downReutersWhite House cyber czar Howard Schmidt to retireFederalNewsRadio.comFederal Times -Boston.com -CNETall 119 news articles »

House passes $642 billion defense bill despite White House veto threat - Washington Post

2012-05-17
House passes $642 billion defense bill despite White House veto threatWashington PostWASHINGTON — Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House approved a $642 billion defense budget Friday that breaks a deficit-cutting deal with President Barack Obama and restricts his authority in an election-year challenge to ...and more »

White House steps up efforts against prison rape - CBS News

2012-05-17
Daily MailWhite House steps up efforts against prison rapeCBS News(AP) WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday ordered federal, state and local prisons, jails and detention facilities to step up the fight against prison rape, issuing mandatory screening, enforcement and prevention regulations in hopes of reducing ...White House demands prisons to increase anti-rape efforts as it is revealed ...Daily MailUS Orders New Rules To Prevent Prison RapeInternational Business Timesall 344 news articles »

White House to look into security reimbursement

2012-05-20
CAMP DAVID -- The White House will look into reimbursing local law enforcement for costs associated with President Barack Obama's decision in March to move the G-8 summit to Camp David from Chicago, where it was originally planned, an administration official said Saturday

White House 'Welcomes' Chinese Dissident To US

2012-05-19
The White House has said it welcomed the departure of blind dissident Chen Guangcheng from China, ending a tense diplomatic drama with Beijing.

White House, Pakistan in talks on supply lines

2012-05-19
The White House says it is not expecting to finish negotiations with Pakistan over reopening key supply lines during the NATO summit.

White House pleased blind Chinese dissident is heading to US

2012-05-19
Chen Guangcheng has left China and will study at New York University. Read more...

White House acclaims exit of activist from China

2012-05-19
The White House has welcomed the arrangement allowing a blind Chinese activist to leave Beijing and fly to the United States with his wife and two sons.

White House Replaces Cybersecurity Chief

2012-05-18
President Obama has picked a new cybersecurity officer amid furious debate between the White House and both chambers of Congress around the future of American cyber defense, the White House announced on Thursday.

Bush to return to White House for portrait

2012-05-19
Bush to return to White House for portrait Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 07:15 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President George W. Bush plans to return to the White House for the unveiling of his official portrait later this month, marking a rare visit ...

White House Conference Call On 'Underwear Bomb' Plot May Have Disclosed Covert Operation

2012-05-18
* Obama adviser touted "inside control" of bomb plot * Leaks forced shutdown of operation By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - White House efforts to soft-pedal the danger from a new "underwear bomb" plot emanating from Yemen may have inadvertently broken the news they needed most to contain.

White House may have leaked intel inadvertantly

2012-05-18
Richard Clarke, former chief of counter-terrorism for the Clinton administration, appeared on ABC World News Tonight a few minutes after the call and said the plot "never came close because they had insider information, insider control." read more

Ladies Who Lunch: First Lady Hosts G-8 Spouses at the White House

2012-05-19
WASHINGTON — While the G-8 Summit leaders held a working lunch on food security, first lady Michelle Obama played host back at the White House. Catered by celebrity chef Jose Andres, the G-8 spouses gathered for an “intimate lunch,” according to the White House. On...

Affairs of Steak (A White House Chef Mystery): White House chef Olivia Paras and her arch nemesis, White House ... http://t.co/whlERIe6

2012-05-20
Affairs of Steak (A White House Chef Mystery): White House chef Olivia Paras and her arch nemesis, White House ... http://t.co/whlERIe6

@fallofmirra #singapore "Circling The Wagons" Album launch Party 26may2012, at Emily hill, White House (11 http://t.co/vegu3TEW

2012-05-20
@fallofmirra #singapore "Circling The Wagons" Album launch Party 26may2012, at Emily hill, White House (11 http://t.co/vegu3TEW

RT @Mermaids4Lunch: I built the white house.

2012-05-20
RT @Mermaids4Lunch: I built the white house.

RT @Ourand_SBJ: White House says Obama watched Champions League penalty kicks with Chancellor Merkel, PM Cameron and other world leaders at Laurel Lodge.

2012-05-20
RT @Ourand_SBJ: White House says Obama watched Champions League penalty kicks with Chancellor Merkel, PM Cameron and other world leaders at Laurel Lodge.

Obama Mocks Many At The White House Correspondents Dinner http://t.co/iXQT5z2t

2012-05-20
Obama Mocks Many At The White House Correspondents Dinner http://t.co/iXQT5z2t

RT @Ourand_SBJ: White House says Obama watched Champions League penalty kicks with Chancellor Merkel, PM Cameron and other world leaders at Laurel Lodge.

2012-05-20
RT @Ourand_SBJ: White House says Obama watched Champions League penalty kicks with Chancellor Merkel, PM Cameron and other world leaders at Laurel Lodge.

Kids Talk Politics - A New Puppy in the White House (DVD): America fighting two wars, the worst economy since th... http://t.co/vXhrXFa1

2012-05-20
Kids Talk Politics - A New Puppy in the White House (DVD): America fighting two wars, the worst economy since th... http://t.co/vXhrXFa1

I built the white house.

2012-05-20
I built the white house.

@AlannVillabroza @Aretha1D2012 @o0moimoi0o Aretha is from the White house, Washington DC while I'm from the Philippines! :) x

2012-05-20
@AlannVillabroza @Aretha1D2012 @o0moimoi0o Aretha is from the White house, Washington DC while I'm from the Philippines! :) x

White House, Pakistan in talks on supply lines - WIS http://t.co/vD10voPQ

2012-05-20
White House, Pakistan in talks on supply lines - WIS http://t.co/vD10voPQ

Thought this photo was pretty random from White House whilst they were watching Champions League. http://t.co/Zq8FZ3tI (better link)

2012-05-20
Thought this photo was pretty random from White House whilst they were watching Champions League. http://t.co/Zq8FZ3tI (better link)

Modern and Traditional Remarkably Combined: The White House in Sydney http://t.co/lQQhtDqA via @zite

2012-05-20
Modern and Traditional Remarkably Combined: The White House in Sydney http://t.co/lQQhtDqA via @zite

Michelle Obama hosts G-8 spouses at White House - Huffington Post http://t.co/xtdFy4ME

2012-05-20
Michelle Obama hosts G-8 spouses at White House - Huffington Post http://t.co/xtdFy4ME

pig syndrome, abis mkg mangantooo ngookngook  (at White House) — http://t.co/btjvcGjn

2012-05-20
pig syndrome, abis mkg mangantooo ngookngook  (at White House) — http://t.co/btjvcGjn

White Mouse... http://t.co/lKs1i8Yj

2012-05-20
White Mouse... http://t.co/lKs1i8Yj