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Dalai Lama Doesn't Fault Obama for Low-Key Meeting
By not in system - AOL NewsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Feb. 21) - The Dalai Lama says he doesn't fault President Obama for his low-key reception in Washington because he recognizes that the president must juggle ties to the Tibetan spiritual leader with concerns about angering China. The Dalai Lama told The Associated Press he understands that Obama must be practical in exercising his commitment to human rights worldwide. "No disappointment. The last six decades my heart hardened. I do not consider important political gestures. I don't care. The important is meet face-to-face," said the Dalai Lama, who was sometimes ...
Obama's Speech Raises Hopes -- and Doubts
By not in system - AOL News(Jan. 28) -- President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address is getting generally favorable reviews from all but his most partisan critics. His performance moved some commentators more than others, but many who've weighed in online wonder whether Obama's words will lead to any real changes. "It was better and tougher than I expected," said Salon's Joan Walsh. "Obama showed more spine and fire than he has of late, mainly using humor to turn the GOP's dourness back on itself. It was a strong address, but it will take more than words for Obama to get his agenda back on track." Health ...
Barack Obama's Beach Reading List
By Patricia Murphy - Politics DailyAs the Obamas enjoy their week-long vacation on Martha's Vineyard, we've learned from White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton what will be in the president's book bag when he heads to the beach. The official presidential reading list has a little fiction, a little non-fiction, some history and a close look at the global environmental crisis. Here's what President Obama will be reading, along with links to the Amazon page and the "Publisher's Weekly" blurb if you want to read along for fun. ...
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