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Obama awarded Illinois grants to relative's group
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - As a state senator, Democrat Barack Obama awarded $75,000 in government grants to a Chicago social service organization led by a rabbi who is also his wife's cousin, records show.
Nations:U.S. People:Michelle Obama Barack Obama John McCain Source:(AP)
2008-10-06
Low-profile headquarters for high-profile Obama
CHICAGO - On the outside, it looks like just another metal and glass high-rise. Inside, just steps off Michigan Avenue's busy shopping thoroughfare, beats the heart of Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Nations:U.S. People:Michelle Obama Joseph Biden Barack Obama John Kerry Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-09-15
Obama will be 'extraordinary president,' his wife vows
DENVER, Colorado (AFP) - Michelle Obama pledged to Americans and the world Monday that her husband Barack Obama would be an "extraordinary president" who would give all children the chance to fulfil their dreams.
Nations:U.S. Russia People:Michelle Obama Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AFP)
2008-08-25
Kennedy passes the torch to Obama
DENVER— Sen. Edward Kennedy's appearance at the Democratic National Convention Monday night was designed to be both a farewell to the last Kennedy brother and a passing of the torch to Sen. Barack Obama as the leader of the next generation.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Michelle Obama Edward Kennedy John F. Kennedy Jim Leach Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-25
Fox: Jackson used N-word in crude off-air remarks
CHICAGO - For decades the Rev. Jesse Jackson has rallied against the use of the N-word -- an ethnic slur he has repeatedly told the American public is hateful and degrading. But the longtime civil rights activist used the term in what Jackson thought was a private conversation during a break from a TV interview.
Nations:Spain People:Barack Obama Michelle Obama Michael Richards Al Sharpton Jesse Jackson Source:(AP)
2008-07-16
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