November 07, 2009
House passes health care bill
The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passes landmark health care legislation.
November 05, 2009
Ex-Save the Bay head tapped for regional EPA post
The former executive director of a Rhode Island environmental group is chosen to lead the regional office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
October 23, 2009
Obama to travel to Mass., Conn.
The president will tour an MIT research lab and attend a fundraiser for Gov. Deval Patrick.
October 22, 2009
Reed backs Obama on Afghanistan strategy review
Sen. Jack Reed supports President Obama’s decision to review U.S. strategy in Afghanistan before committing additional troops.
October 15, 2009
State police official confirmed as US Marshal
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirms Lt. Col. Steven O’Donnell as U.S. Marshal for the district of Rhode Island.
October 13, 2009
Senate committee approves health care plan
President Obama’s plan to remake the nation’s health care system takes a big step.
October 12, 2009
Obama to attend Patrick event in Boston
The president will attend a re-election fundraiser for Gov. Deval Patrick.
Flashback: Oct. 12
Then-Sen. Barack Obama visits Rhode Island in support of Sheldon Whitehouse.
October 10, 2009
Obama says he will end ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
President Barack Obama pledges to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military.
October 09, 2009
Surprised, humbled Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize
President Barack Obama says he his honored and humbled by the honor.
Question: Obama deserving of peace prize?
Was Barack Obama a good choice for the Nobel Peace Prize?
October 06, 2009
Obama nominates RI judge for appeals court
President Barack Obama nominates a Rhode Island judge to serve on a federal appeals court.
September 17, 2009
Web Extra: Complete Medal Of Honor Ceremony
President Obama awards the Medal of Honor posthumously to Jared Monti of Raynham. Watch the complete ceremony.
Raynham native receives Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama honors a soldier from Massachusetts who was killed in combat.
September 14, 2009
Protest builds on anti-tax, anti-spending sentiment
Thousands march in Washington to protest government spending.











