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196 top headlines that were ranked first by Google News
as the best sources for their individual news stories about President Obama
during his first 100 days in office.

Posted May 1, 2009

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196 top news headlines at Google News
listed in date order, from a total of 38843 listings on
Sat Jan 17,  New York Times    Viewers' Guide to the Inauguration

Sat Jan 17,  New York Times    Poll Finds Faith in Obama, Mixed With Patience

Thu Jan 22,  Voice of America    World Welcomes US Order to Close Guantanamo Prison

Thu Jan 22,  The Associated Press    Obama restates his commitment to abortion rights

Fri Jan 23,  CNN    Obama reverses abortion-funding policy

Fri Jan 23,  Reuters    Top Republican echoes Obama's call to end sniping

Fri Jan 23,  The Associated Press    Blagojevich: I'm the victim of plot to raise taxes

Fri Jan 23,  Boston Globe    Patrick interested in placing tolls at the border

Fri Jan 23,  MSNBC    Obama admin gives waiver for Lynn

Sat Jan 24,  Reuters    Obama pushes stimulus plan, meets economic team

Sat Jan 24,  The Associated Press    Obama breaks from Bush, avoids divisive stands

Sat Jan 24,  New York Times    Obama Reverses Rules on US Abortion Aid

Sat Jan 24,  Washington Post    Obama Reaches Out to the Muslim World

Sun Jan 25,  CNN    Will Obama's economic plan stimulate bipartisan support?

Tue Jan 27,  New York Times    Obama Visits Capitol to Press Republicans on Stimulus Plan

Tue Jan 27,  Times Online    Obama offers open hand to Muslims

Wed Jan 28,  BBC News    Congress passes economic package

Thu Jan 29,  Bloomberg    Obama Calls Bonuses ‘Shameful’ as Dodd Vows to Reclaim Money

Thu Jan 29,  Wall Street Journal    ABC & CBS Chide Republicans for 'Turning Cold Shoulder' to Obama

Thu Jan 29,  Christian Science Monitor    Barack and Michelle Obama lead celebration of new equal pay law

Sun Feb 1,  Bloomberg    Obama Says US Economy Facing Several ‘Tough’ Months

Mon Feb 2,  ABC News    White House Says Daschle's Tax Failure Was a 'Serious Mistake'

Mon Feb 2,  The Associated Press    FEMA gets decent marks for its ice storm response

Mon Feb 2,  Reuters    Obama seeks quick Senate action on stimulus bill

Tue Feb 3,  FOXNews    Obama Admits 'Mistake' in Handling of Daschle Nomination

Tue Feb 3,  Reuters    Senate Republicans propose alternative stimulus

Wed Feb 4,  CNN    CEO pay cuts: Not just for banks

Wed Feb 4,  Reuters    Obama signs law expanding children's health care

Thu Feb 5,  The Associated Press    Obama stresses urgency of now for stimulus bill

Thu Feb 5,  The Associated Press    Obama creates faith-based office with wide mission

Thu Feb 19,  Reuters    Obama declares love for Canada, banishes Bush era

Thu Feb 19,  Reuters    Mortgage lenders busy after Obama plan laid out

Fri Feb 20,  Reuters    Obama vows to spend stimulus money wisely

Fri Feb 20,  Reuters    FACTBOX-Obama prepares for big week-budget, Congress speech

Sun Feb 22,  Christian Science Monitor    Obama aims to cut deficit in half by ’13

Sun Feb 22,  Reuters    Obama to name watchdog to oversee stimulus outlays

Mon Feb 23,  FOXNews    Raw Data: Special Interests Dominate Fiscal Responsibility Summit

Tue Feb 24,  USA Today    Obama warns of more sacrifices to come

Tue Feb 24,  The Associated Press    Obama wants stronger US-Japan ties

Tue Feb 24,  Reuters    Obama leaning toward 19 months on Iraq withdrawal

Tue Feb 24,  Christian Science Monitor    Obama’s poll numbers after first month? Eh. He’s average.

Tue Feb 24,  CNN    Jindal to call stimulus 'irresponsible'

Fri Feb 6,  The Associated Press    Obama's massive recovery plan teeters in Senate

Fri Feb 6,  Reuters    Is Obama creating an economic "team of rivals?"

Sat Feb 7,  BBC News    Obama defends economic stimulus

Sat Feb 7,  Reuters    Creator of iconic Obama portrait arrested

Sat Feb 7,  New York Times    Florida’s Crossroads of Foreclosure and Despair

Mon Feb 9,  New York Times    Technology’s Fingerprints on the Stimulus Bill

Mon Feb 9,  San Jose Mercury News    Obama lawyers maintain Bush position in suit

Wed Feb 11,  Reuters    Michelle Obama graces cover of Vogue magazine

Thu Feb 12,  U.S. News & World Report    President Obama Honors Abraham Lincoln on His 200th Birthday

Thu Feb 12,  MSNBC    Airport Readys for Presidential Visit

Fri Feb 13,  Bloomberg    Obama to Unveil Plans to Stem Foreclosures Next Week

Fri Feb 13,  FOXNews    Gregg's Withdrawal Stirs Speculation Over Obama's Census Plan

Sat Feb 14,  New York Times    Obama Looks to Next Steps in Recovery

Sun Feb 15,  Reuters    Obama's big victory comes at a cost

Mon Feb 16,  Reuters    Stimulus 1st step in Obama's broadband goals: aide

Mon Feb 16,  DetNews.com    White House confirms auto task force

Tue Feb 17,  BBC News    Obama increases Afghan deployment

Wed Feb 18,  San Francisco Chronicle    Analysis: Obama offers carrots for mortgage firms

Wed Feb 18,  FOXNews    White House: Obama Opposes 'Fairness Doctrine' Revival

Sat Feb 21,  New York Times    Obama Has Plan to Slash Deficit, Despite Stimulus Bill

Wed Feb 25,  New York Times    Obama Budget Taxes Richest to Help Pay for Health Care

Wed Feb 25,  CNN    Jindal earns bad reviews

Wed Feb 25,  Reuters    Michelle Obama says White House "feels so good"

Wed Mar 18,  New York Times    Obama’s Remarks at Costa Mesa Town Hall Meeting

Wed Mar 18,  Christian Science Monitor    March Madness: Obama picks McCain’s team to lose in first round

Wed Mar 18,  The Associated Press    Obama nixes idea of billing vets' insurance

Thu Mar 19,  Reuters    Obama: AIG bonus bill "rightly reflects" outrage

Thu Mar 19,  Christian Science Monitor    Michelle Obama reaches out to DC high school students

Thu Mar 19,  FOXNews    Obama Does 'Tonight Show,' But Can He Strike the Right Tone?

Fri Mar 20,  MiamiHerald.com    CBO: Obama's budget would double national debt over decade

Fri Mar 20,  Voice of America    US Looking for Reciprocal Iranian Gesture After Obama Message

Fri Mar 20,  CNN    Obamas plant organic kitchen garden at White House

Fri Mar 20,  USA Today    President pitches recovery plan to state legislators

Sat Mar 21,  New York Times    Obama Responds to Cheney’s Charges

Sat Mar 21,  New York Times    Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Obama Message

Sat Mar 21,  Los Angeles Times    Not bowled over by Obama's Special Olympics joke

Sat Mar 21,  Minneapolis Star Tribune    Obama uses his address to kick off budget push

Mon Mar 2,  FOXNews    Anti-Abortion Activists Plan to Fight Sebelius' Nomination for HHS

Mon Mar 2,  ABC News    Gibbs v Limbaugh v Obama (Etc)

Tue Mar 3,  BBC News    Washington diary: Special relationship?

Tue Mar 3,  Reuters    Genachowski named to head FCC

Wed Mar 4,  U.S. News & World Report    Even With Economic Crisis, President Obama is More Popular Than Ever

Thu Mar 5,  Bloomberg    Obama Tells Forum Rising Health Costs Are Threat to Economy

Thu Mar 5,  Reuters    Obama officials vow to cut red tape after Katrina

Fri Mar 6,  CNN    Obama to reverse embryonic stem cell ban

Fri Mar 6,  The Associated Press    Obama on stimulus: 'I know we did the right thing'

Sat Mar 7,  Reuters    Obama mulls reaching out to moderate Taliban - NYT

Sat Mar 7,  FOXNews    Is It Time for a Federal Budget Diet?

Sat Mar 7,  Washington Post    President Obama Speaks at Healthcare Summit

Sun Mar 8,  Xinhua    Obama assures commitment to full equality for women

Sun Mar 8,  CNN    Obama budget director: We'll cut pork after '09 spending bill

Mon Mar 9,  Washington Post    Obama Pulls Back From Signing Statements

Tue Mar 10,  Boston Channel.com    Obama: Mass. Science Education World Class

Wed Mar 11,  ABC News    Obama Signs 'Imperfect' Spending Bill Away From Cameras

Wed Mar 11,  Reuters    Ford touts wage savings, Obama yet to see auto plans

Thu Mar 12,  FOXNews    Senate GOP to Obama: 'It's the Economy, Stupid!'

Fri Mar 13,  ABC News    DOJ Drops Use of 'Enemy Combatant' Language

Fri Mar 13,  Washington Post    Obama Official Placed on Leave After Technology Office Arrests

Sat Mar 14,  FOXNews    Obama Walks a Fine Line on Recession Talk

Sat Mar 14,  FOXNews    Obama's Stem Cell Policy Hasn't Reversed Legislative Restrictions

Sun Mar 15,  Washington Post    Libby Deserved Pardon From Bush, Cheney Says

Sun Mar 15,  New York Times    Economic Advisers Warn of No Quick Turnarounds

Sun Mar 15,  Reuters    Obama faces Democrat discord on spending plans

Sun Mar 15,  Boston Globe    Embryos and ethics

Mon Mar 16,  ABC News    Obama Blisters AIG, Vows to Try to Block Bonuses

Mon Mar 16,  Los Angeles Times    Obama to visit Southern California this week

Mon Mar 16,  Washington Times    Democrats mull end-run for Obama

Mon Mar 16,  CNN    White House rejects request to use stimulus to pay off state debt

Tue Mar 17,  BBC News    Obama tackles dissident violence

Tue Mar 17,  Christian Science Monitor    White House budget chief says Obama not over-reaching with ...

Tue Mar 17,  Chicago Tribune    Obama taps Steelers owner Rooney as ambassador to Ireland

Sun Mar 22,  New York Times    GOP Wary of White House Optimism on Economy

Sun Mar 22,  Reuters    Iran sets terms for US ties

Sun Mar 22,  Los Angeles Times    Not bowled over by Obama's Special Olympics joke

Sun Mar 22,  WNYC    Bloomberg Says Obama Needs to Show Leadership on Spending

Sun Mar 22,  FOXNews    Administration: Changes May be Needed in 90-Percent Tax on AIG Bonuses

Mon Mar 23,  The Associated Press    Meltdown 101: What are toxic assets?

Tue Mar 24,  FOXNews    Obama Tries to Break Down Rising Resistance Over Budget

Wed Mar 25,  Reuters    Obama Mexico border plan not enough-US senator

Wed Mar 25,  International Herald Tribune    EU hustles to control damage after outburst

Wed Mar 25,  New York Times    Obama's pick for EPA deputy administrator withdraws

Thu Mar 26,  The Associated Press    Obama says automakers need 'drastic changes'

Thu Mar 26,  New York Times    Obama to Set Benchmarks in Fight Against Militants

Fri Mar 27,  Reuters    Much stays same for US troops under Afghan plan

Fri Mar 27,  Wall Street Journal    Bank Execs Pleased With Tone Of Meeting With Obama

Fri Mar 27,  Reuters    Ex-Saudi envoy is Obama's choice to run Navy

Fri Mar 27,  Voice of America    Republicans Try to Adjust to Opposition Role

Sat Mar 28,  Times Online    US and Iran open Afghanistan peace talks

Sat Mar 28,  Times Online    North Korean missile launch tests Obama

Sat Mar 28,  Reuters    Obama to discuss N.Korea with China's Hu at G20

Sun Mar 29,  The Associated Press    Obama: Auto industry needs to do more to get help

Sun Mar 29,  AFP    Widening Afghan mission, Obama narrows goals

Sun Mar 29,  The Associated Press    Obama may find Europe reticent on some US goals

Mon Mar 30,  Los Angeles Times    A primer on Obama's auto industry plan

Mon Mar 30,  New York Times    Obama Signs the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009

Tue Mar 31,  Reuters    Auto bankruptcy: quick surgery or long slog?

Wed Apr 1,  The Associated Press    British Queen gets personalized iPod from Obama

Wed Apr 1,  Wall Street Journal    House GOP Budget Would Freeze Most Fedl Funding 5 Yrs

Wed Apr 1,  The Associated Press    Mrs. Obama takes her signature style on the road

Thu Apr 2,  Times Online    President Barack Obama to turn the screw in push for help in ...

Thu Apr 2,  Reuters    Russia's Medvedev says does not seek end of NATO

Fri Apr 3,  Bloomberg    Obama Promises Change in US Approach, Asks the Same of Europe

Fri Apr 3,  FOXNews    Wisconsin Rep. Ryan Seen as Future of GOP

Sun Apr 5,  Voice of America    UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting on North Korean Rocket ...

Sun Apr 5,  BBC News    Obama backs Turkey EU accession

Sun Apr 5,  Reuters    French minister defends police over NATO protests

Mon Apr 6,  Boston Globe    Turkish genocide scholar applauds Obama

Wed Apr 8,  Wall Street Journal    Obama Is Open to Compromise on Climate Agenda

Sun Apr 12,  Chicago Tribune    Meet the newest Obama: Bo the Portuguese water dog

Sun Apr 12,  ABC News    Obamas Choose Church for Easter

Sun Apr 12,  Washington Post    Obama Reiterates Call for Cooperation

Mon Apr 13,  USA Today    Obama eases travel, money transfers for Cuban-Americans

Mon Apr 13,  The Associated Press    PROMISES, PROMISES: Is Obama dog a rescue or not?

Mon Apr 13,  Wall Street Journal    White House: Obama To Highlight Economic Challenges Tuesday

Mon Apr 13,  CNN    Obama touts stimulus success with highway projects

Tue Apr 14,  MiamiHerald.com    Obama urges patience, lower expectations on economy

Tue Apr 14,  USA Today    Bo the 'perfect' First Dog with 'star quality' frolics on White ...

Wed Apr 15,  Los Angeles Times    Obamas release 2008 tax return

Wed Apr 15,  Times Online    Barack Obama braced for an earbashing on first trip to other America

Thu Apr 16,  New York Times    Obama Rules Out Charging CIA Agents in Interrogations

Thu Apr 16,  Christian Science Monitor    As Obama arrives in Mexico, residents willing to give him a chance

Thu Apr 16,  CNN    Obama likely to get earful on Cuba at Americas summit

Thu Apr 16,  Boston Globe    NE rail routes compete for federal dollars for high-speed rail

Mon Apr 20,  Reuters    Obama, CIA chief patch up interrogation-memo rift

Tue Apr 21,  Reuters    Obama doesn't rule out charges over interrogations

Tue Apr 21,  CNN    Obama signs national service legislation

Wed Apr 22,  The Associated Press    Obama calls for new era of energy exploration

Thu Apr 23,  USA Today    Obama pledges to support protections for credit card borrowers

Sat Apr 4,  BBC News    Obama effect reaches Nato

Sat Apr 4,  Xinhua    Danish PM to resign soon

Thu Apr 9,  CNN    Obama seeks another $83 billion for Iraq, Afghanistan

Thu Apr 9,  Wall Street Journal    Emanuel Now a Backer of Immigration Action

Thu Apr 9,  Christian Science Monitor    Protesters turn Lawrence Summers’ economy lunch into Jerry ...

Thu Apr 9,  CNN    Arizona State students scalping Obama commencement tickets

Sat Apr 11,  Reuters    Obama sees signs of economic progess

Sat Apr 11,  The Associated Press    White House mum on puppy's arrival

Fri Apr 17,  The Associated Press    US, Cuba advance dizzying thaw in relations

Fri Apr 17,  Los Angeles Times    In Mexico, Obama's words do for now

Sat Apr 18,  BBC News    Obama dismayed by Iran sentence

Sat Apr 18,  Washington Post    At Summit, Obama Draws on Race to Push Agenda

Sat Apr 18,  Reuters    Obama reprieve for CIA illegal: UN rapporteur

Sat Apr 18,  Reuters    Obama says he'll cut dozens of wasteful programs

Sun Apr 19,  New York Times    Iranian President Asks Court to Reconsider Spy Case

Sun Apr 19,  ABC News    GOP to Obama: America is Less Safe

Sun Apr 19,  Reuters    US economy still under strain: Obama

Sun Apr 19,  MiamiHerald.com    Obama urges Cuba to take concrete steps

Sun Apr 19,  New York Times    Obama Advisers Challenge GOP to Offer Alternatives

Fri Apr 24,  Christian Science Monitor    F-16 fighter jets take down lost plane (gently) - Obama relocated

Sat Apr 25,  FOXNews    Obama, Democrats Eye Tactic to Shield Health Care Plan From GOP ...

Sun Apr 26,  Christian Science Monitor    What's behind Obama's big shift

Sun Apr 26,  Los Angeles Times    Obama has no flu symptoms after Mexico visit

Mon Apr 27,  Kansas City Star    Obama embraces dramatic global warming change

Mon Apr 27,  The Associated Press    Fox sticking with schedule instead of Obama

Mon Apr 27,  InformationWeek    Obama Promises Massive Commitment To Scientific Research

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