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Saturday, May 2, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 2, 2009

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100 days plus: President Obama & the H1N1 flu virus

President Obama has a new challenge to deal in the next 100 days of his administration; a previously unknown flu virus, which has the potential to kill. Last Wednesday night, the president highlighted efforts being made to handle the two wars, the bad economy, and other problems inherited from the Bush years. The president said: “I am pleased with our progress, […]

Saturday, April 25, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 25, 2009

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First Lady Michelle Obama and the Queen of Jordan

Photo: Samantha Appleton/White House First Lady Michelle Obama had another chat with a queen a few days ago. Mrs. Obama held a get together with Jordan’s Queen Rania in the White House Yellow Oval Room on Thursday, April 23, 2009. Also this week, Jordan’s King Abdullah met with President Obama. Earlier this month, the first lady and the president had a meet and greet […]

Saturday, April 18, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 18, 2009

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State Assemblyman Paul Krekorian campaigns for the upcoming special election

The Burbank Democratic Club threw a backyard BBQ bash with great eats and brew in a neighborhood near the Rancho District, last night. I’m a member and I joined 50 or so other folks for a fun club meeting and social gathering. However, there was a serious message about the state’s budget woes presented by local Assemblyman Paul Krekorian (D) 43rd District. Krekorian had the […]

Thursday, April 16, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 16, 2009

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Day 86: President Obama travels south of the border to Mexico

Photos: Pete Souza/White House Today President Barack Obama visited Mexico. On his arrival, President Obama received a warm welcome from some of its citizens and Mexican President Felipe Calderon. During the welcoming ceremony, Obama made a pledge: “At a time when the Mexican government has so courageously taken on the drug cartels that have plagued both sides of the borders, it […]

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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Souvenirs from the White House Easter Egg Roll go on sale

Photo: Chuck Kennedy/White House President Barack Obama and the first family enjoyed a White House tradition with thousands of families from 45 states yesterday. The Easter Egg Roll is a rite of spring event at the White House that dates back to 1878. The theme of this year’s event was “Let’s Go Play.” Tickets were required and had a time limit […]

Saturday, April 11, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 11, 2009

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Burbank City Council race down to the wire

Photos: FLLewis/A Writers Groove The heated Burbank City Council race is headed for the finish line with the election this Tuesday, April 14. The campaign mailings have slowed down to a trickle. Still, the last minute push is underway for those voters who have not mailed or dropped off their ballots yet. Six candidates are spending thousands of dollars in hopes of collecting enough votes to […]

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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The president’s surprise visit with our troops in Iraq

Photos: Pete Souza/White House President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq yesterday, before ending his eight-day foreign trip and returning to the White House early this morning. The president met with U.S. military commanders and Iraqi leaders for an update on the war situation. Then Obama got a wild and enthusiastic greeting from the troops, […]

Sunday, April 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 5, 2009

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First Lady Michelle Obama tours Notre Dame Cathedral

White House photo/Lawrence Jackson First Lady Michelle Obama joined the wives of the NATO Summit leaders in a tour of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg, France yesterday. Built on the site of a Roman Temple in 1284, the Gothic Roman Catholic church is known for its remarkable architecture and details such as several stained glass windows and distinctive spire. Mrs. Obama is shown […]

Friday, April 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 3, 2009

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President Obama calls the G-20 Summit “a turning point” for the struggling global economy

G-20 Summit leading delegates gather for group photos 04/02/09 Chuck Kennedy/The White House At a news conference yesterday President Barack Obama summed up the achievements of the G-20 Summit in London: “… after weeks of preparation, and two days of careful negotiation, we have agreed on a series of unprecedented steps to restore growth and prevent a crisis like this from happening again.” […]