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Last day on the job for Obama spokesman Gibbsupdated: Fri Feb 11 2011 06:22:00

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs steps down from the post Friday, after two years as President Barack Obama's top spokesman.

White House gives Egypt a to-do listupdated: Thu Feb 10 2011 09:18:00

President Barack Obama's spokesman listed Wednesday specific steps the Egyptian government needs to take to satisfy the demands of protesters convulsing the country.

House Republican leaders say White House lunch found common groundupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 22:34:00

President Barack Obama and Republican leaders in the House agreed Wednesday that their lunch meeting at the White House yielded some common ground.

Gibbs: Egyptian VP comments 'unhelpful'updated: Wed Feb 09 2011 05:46:00

The administration continues to push for lasting change in Egypt and rebuts comments made by Egyptian VP Omar Suleiman.

White House criticizes Egyptian government and vice presidentupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 05:46:00

President Barack Obama's spokesman criticized the Egyptian government on Tuesday for arresting and harassing journalists and rights activists, and called comments by Vice President Omar Suleiman that Egypt is not ready for democracy "particularly unhelpful."

Gibbs signals U.S. backing for a more deliberate process in Egyptupdated: Tue Feb 08 2011 05:52:00

Egypt faces a "bumpy" process in its transition from decades of repressive rule to a multiparty democracy, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday in signaling U.S. backing for a more deliberate approach to political negotiations.

Gibbs: Violence not the answer in Egyptupdated: Sat Jan 29 2011 00:50:00

W.H. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says they are monitoring the situation in Egypt very closely and are deeply concerned.

US in contact with Egyptian governmentupdated: Fri Jan 28 2011 21:41:00

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs discusses the United States' contact with Egypt during the demonstrations.

United States to review aid to Egypt in wake of protestsupdated: Fri Jan 28 2011 21:41:00

The United States will review its aid to Egypt based on protests and the government's response, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Friday.

Political Circus: Does Obama wear a seatbelt?updated: Thu Jan 06 2011 14:38:00

Politics is serious business -- but not all of the time. From the halls of Congress to the campaign trail to the international stage, there's always something that gets a laugh or a second glance.

Gibbs leaves WH for private sectorupdated: Wed Jan 05 2011 19:32:00

CNN's Dan Lothian reports on White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' move to the private sector.

Obama spokesman Gibbs to leave White Houseupdated: Wed Jan 05 2011 19:32:00

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says it's been a "remarkable privilege" to be President Barack Obama's top spokesman, "even when you wake up at 4 and pick up the paper and groan."

Gibbs: The GOP's responsibilityupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 08:19:00

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs talks about the role Republicans need to play in 2011.

Chinese president to make a state visit on January 19updated: Wed Dec 22 2010 20:40:00

Chinese President Hu Jintao will make a state visit to the White House on January 19, including a state dinner that night, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced Wednesday.

Senate defeats three more amendments to START accordupdated: Mon Dec 20 2010 19:29:00

Senate debate on a new nuclear arms treaty with Russia intensified Monday, with Democratic supporters touting the backing of military leaders for the pact while Republican opponents used to Cold War terminology to portray it as a threat to national security.

Gibbs: War review won't change withdrawal plansupdated: Wed Dec 15 2010 08:56:00

A review of the war in Afghanistan coming out this week won't change current plans to start withdrawing some U.S. troops in July, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs indicated Tuesday.

Congress and Obama likely to delay start of their holiday breaksupdated: Mon Dec 13 2010 18:45:00

President Barack Obama will remain in Washington for as long as Congress stays in session, and that likely means later than the scheduled start of his Christmas break, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.

White House press secretary predicts START ratification this yearupdated: Sat Dec 11 2010 08:23:00

The Senate will ratify a new arms control treaty with Russia this year, staying in session however long it takes to get it done, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs insisted on Friday.

Avoiding the scannersupdated: Tue Nov 23 2010 08:30:00

CNN's Susan Candiotti looks at a movement to opt out of TSA body scanners on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Gibbs: Airport security policies 'have to evolve'updated: Tue Nov 23 2010 08:30:00

Airport security policies "have to evolve" to ensure the safety of passengers while minimizing invasive procedures such as enhanced pat downs, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.

Saudis provided key intelligence in identifying suspicious packagesupdated: Fri Oct 29 2010 21:18:00

Saudi Arabia played a key role in providing intelligence that led to the interception of suspicious packages in at least two locations abroad that were bound for the United States -- including the packages' tracking numbers -- officials said Friday.

Obama orders inquiry into whether packages are terrorist plotupdated: Fri Oct 29 2010 13:55:00

President Obama has directed U.S. intelligence, law and Homeland Security agencies to take steps to ensure American safety and determine whether the suspicious package threat is part of terrorist plotting.

Gibbs: Obama to focus on economy, education, already passed reformsupdated: Sun Oct 17 2010 17:51:00

Facing the certainty of fewer Democrats in Congress, President Barack Obama will focus on strengthening the economy and trying to ensure its future stability, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Sunday.

Obama administration expected to appeal ruling on gays in militaryupdated: Wed Oct 13 2010 15:26:00

The Obama administration is expected to appeal as soon as Wednesday a federal judge's ruling that halted the Defense Department from enforcing its policy that bars openly gay people from military service, according to senior administration officials familiar with the government's plans.

Gibbs calls for disclosure of campaign funding donorsupdated: Tue Oct 12 2010 21:48:00

Groups spending millions on campaign ads against Democrats without having to reveal their donors were supplanting the Republican National Committee and threatening American democracy, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Tuesday.

Commission: Feds underestimated spillupdated: Thu Oct 07 2010 22:14:00

An independent commission says the Obama administration vastly underestimated the size of the Gulf oil spill.

White House: All Gulf oil spill information on hand was made publicupdated: Thu Oct 07 2010 22:14:00

The Obama administration made public all information available throughout the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday in response to a preliminary report that criticized how it handled the disaster.

CNNMoney: Obama vetoes bill to speed foreclosuresupdated: Thu Oct 07 2010 17:56:00

President Obama won't sign a bill that could have made it easier for courts to clear foreclosures, the White House said Thursday.

CNNMoney: 1 million workers lose out on better coverageupdated: Thu Oct 07 2010 15:30:00

Close to a million insured workers will lose out on a significant bump in insurance coverage promised by health reform next year.

White House blasts Florida church's plan to burn Quransupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 14:15:00

A Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks is a "monumentally terrible idea," White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday.

Obama takes plunge, swims in Gulfupdated: Sat Aug 14 2010 20:11:00

The one really big question hanging over President Obama's weekend vacation to Panama City, Florida, now has an answer.

Will Obama take the plunge in Florida?updated: Sat Aug 14 2010 12:16:00

There's really only one big question hanging over President Obama's weekend vacation to Panama City, Florida: Will he or won't he dive into the water to send a message that the Gulf Coast is back?

Obama to visit New Orleans for Katrina anniversaryupdated: Fri Aug 13 2010 13:03:00

President Barack Obama will visit New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 29 to help mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced Friday.

WikiLeaks head: Reports show war crimesupdated: Tue Jul 27 2010 04:58:00

CNN's Larry King talks to the founder of WikiLeaks about documents he says reveal evidence of war crimes in Afghanistan.

WikiLeaks founder speaks out about leaked Afghan war documentsupdated: Tue Jul 27 2010 04:58:00

As his website sparks debate about classified information and what the public should know, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange talked to Larry King Monday night about the more than 75,000 documents his site recently made public reportedly detailing U.S. war efforts in Afghanistan.

'I think we'll retain House,' Gibbs saysupdated: Mon Jul 19 2010 11:21:00

Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs clarifies recent comments about Democrats' chances in November midterm elections.

House Democrats still fuming over Gibbs commentsupdated: Wed Jul 14 2010 21:58:00

House Democratic leaders met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday night to discuss legislative priorities in the run-up to the November mid-term election, but one topic was bypassed -- the weekend assessment by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs that Republicans could win back the chamber.

White House dials a popular friend for helpupdated: Wed Jul 14 2010 19:55:00

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs Wednesday sought to deflect suggestions that former President Bill Clinton is a friendlier bridge to the business community than President Barack Obama.

FBI team helping with bomb investigation in Ugandaupdated: Mon Jul 12 2010 18:36:00

An FBI team is assisting in the investigation of the Uganda bombings, government officials said Monday.

Obama's speech at Correspondents' Dinnerupdated: Mon May 03 2010 13:27:00

President Obama speaks at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

First lady's first tweetupdated: Mon May 03 2010 13:27:00

It was my first chance to spend some quality time at dinner with First Lady Michelle Obama, so I decided to do what my pal Ali Velshi would probably do in the same situation: get her hooked on Twitter.

Obama, Russian president sign arms treatyupdated: Thu Apr 08 2010 09:39:00

President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday signed a major nuclear arms control agreement that reduces the nuclear stockpiles of both nations.

Karzai-Obama meeting in jeopardy?updated: Tue Apr 06 2010 16:35:00

After "troubling" remarks from the Afghan leader, the White House weighs whether to cancel his meeting with Pres. Obama.

CNNMoney: AT&T takes $1 billion health care reform chargeupdated: Fri Mar 26 2010 16:02:00

AT&T said Friday it will take a non-cash charge of about $1 billion for the current quarter in anticipation of costs resulting from the health care reform measure signed into law this week by President Obama.

Activists picket at health insurance conferenceupdated: Tue Mar 09 2010 20:30:00

Activists ratcheted up the pressure for health care reform Tuesday, picketing in front of a hotel where a group of insurance industry leaders were meeting.

Rally for health care reformupdated: Tue Mar 09 2010 20:30:00

Former presidential candidate Howard Dean joined activist during a health care reform rally in Washington.

Obama likely to announce new health care strategy Wednesdayupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 18:38:00

President Obama is likely to lay out a political road map Wednesday for passage of sweeping health care legislation, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.

House votes to kill antitrust exemption for health insurersupdated: Wed Feb 24 2010 21:38:00

The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to repeal the antitrust exemption currently granted to health insurance companies.

White House: Obama backs repeal of health insurer antitrust exemptionupdated: Tue Feb 23 2010 16:55:00

President Obama strongly supports a repeal of the antitrust exemption currently granted to health insurance companies, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Tuesday.

Gibbs on Twitterupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 15:25:00

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs discusses whether his tweets are governed by the Presidential Records Act.

White House spokesman on Twitter: 'Watch out Kim Kardashian!'updated: Wed Feb 17 2010 15:25:00

Soon after White House press secretary Robert Gibbs joined Twitter, he was already getting caught up in a race to amass as many followers as reality TV star and notorious tweeter Kim Kardashian.

Senators push legislation to pull funding for civilian 9/11 trialupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 14:43:00

Several senators announced legislation Tuesday that would cut off funding for the federal trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four accused accomplices, saying the five should be tried in a military court.

White House: No decision yet on moving 9/11 trialupdated: Sun Jan 31 2010 18:46:00

No decision has been made on whether to change the current plan to hold the September 11 terrorist attack trial in a civilian court in lower Manhattan, White House officials said Sunday.

Fact Check: Stimulus money gave 'green' industry second wind?updated: Tue Jan 26 2010 20:30:00

Just what we need out of Washington: More wind.

Did the stimulus work?updated: Tue Jan 26 2010 20:30:00

Rep. Ron Paul joins CNN's Larry King to discuss whether the $787 billion economic stimulus was worthwhile, or a waste.

Democrats step back before deciding how to move forwardupdated: Mon Jan 25 2010 13:31:00

The message from voters in Massachusetts has Democrats reassessing their next steps as they balance the risks of an election year with an agenda they can no longer push through on their own.

Hitting the reset button?updated: Mon Jan 25 2010 13:31:00

What does the Republican Senate victory in Massachusetts mean for Congressional Democrats?

Big bonus, bigger backlashupdated: Wed Jan 13 2010 09:10:00

The bailed-out banks are bracing for their paydays in the form of bonuses as well as the outrage among Americans.

Who's to blame for missteps?updated: Wed Jan 06 2010 17:06:00

CNN's Anderson Cooper examines who is most to blame for security failures surrounding the airliner bomb plot.

Initial report on failed plane attack coming out Thursdayupdated: Wed Jan 06 2010 17:06:00

The initial report ordered by President Obama on the failed Christmas Day terrorist attack will be released Thursday, Obama's spokesman said Wednesday.

Bombing suspect provided 'actionable intelligence,' White House saysupdated: Tue Jan 05 2010 21:14:00

The FBI attained "actionable intelligence" from bombing suspect Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab in the first hours after his arrest on Christmas Day, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Tuesday.

U.K. beefs up airport securityupdated: Tue Jan 05 2010 21:14:00

Britain's home secretary says the country is stepping up airport security in the wake of what happened on Christmas.

Obama orders review of flight screeningsupdated: Tue Dec 29 2009 10:56:00

President Obama has ordered a review of security screening processes after Friday's botched terror attack on a U.S. airliner, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Sunday.

Airport security review orderedupdated: Tue Dec 29 2009 10:56:00

The White House says a review has been ordered of airport security procedures.

Daryl Hannah: Live by exampleupdated: Thu Dec 17 2009 18:57:00

Actress and activist Daryl Hannah discusses ways she lives an environmentally responsible lifestyle.

Clinton: Time running out on climate changeupdated: Thu Dec 17 2009 18:57:00

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday warned participants in the climate change conference in Copenhagen that they are "running out of time" to reach an agreement on what to do about global warming.

White House: Obama going to climate summit regardless of prospectsupdated: Thu Dec 17 2009 17:30:00

President Obama will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday evening to attend the U.N. Climate Conference as planned, despite growing uncertainty on whether the talks will lead to an agreement, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

Gibbs grilled on lettersupdated: Thu Dec 10 2009 16:56:00

CNN questions Robert Gibbs on the Obama administration policy of not sending condolence letters to some military families.

Military condolence letter review to conclude 'shortly'updated: Thu Dec 10 2009 16:56:00

The White House says its review of a long-standing policy not to send condolence letters to the families of military suicide victims should "hopefully" conclude "shortly."

Obama discusses Afghanistan troop surge with general, ambassadorupdated: Tue Dec 08 2009 01:52:00

President Obama met with his top officials in Afghanistan on Monday to reiterate what is needed for the success of the troop surge he ordered, while the Pentagon announced the first U.S. forces in the surge will deploy later this month.

Lawmakers want answers on 'party-crashing' dramaupdated: Wed Dec 02 2009 18:34:00

White House social secretary Desiree Rogers will not be testifying at Thursday's congressional hearing about the recent White House security breach, Robert Gibbs said Wednesday.

Afghan strategy, orders givenupdated: Tue Dec 01 2009 09:47:00

CNN's Suzanne Malveaux has the latest on the president's decision on Afghan troop levels ahead of his Tuesday night announcement

Obama informs top diplomatic, military officials of Afghan decisionupdated: Tue Dec 01 2009 09:47:00

President Obama has informed several top diplomatic and military officials about his decision regarding new U.S. strategy and troop levels in Afghanistan, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.

White House insists no decision made on Afghanistan strategyupdated: Tue Nov 10 2009 14:09:00

Asked about the president's pending decision on Afghan strategy, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, in a briefing Tuesday aboard Air Force One, mocked conflicting media reports.

Gibbs: Obama's voice, friendupdated: Tue Nov 03 2009 13:10:00

Spokesman, adviser and friend to President Obama, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs tells CNN's Dan Lothian about his job.

Robert Gibbs is adviser, friend and mouthpiece for Obamaupdated: Tue Nov 03 2009 13:10:00

In the tight circle that surrounds President Obama, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs is in the inner bubble.

Gibbs: no tax hikeupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 17:21:00

Robert Gibbs says President Obama "is not raising taxes" on those making less than $250,000 a year.

White House steadfast on pledge of no middle-class tax increaseupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 17:21:00

The White House shot down concerns Monday that middle-class families may face a tax increase in order to combat rising deficits and a struggling economy.

'Cash for clunkers' rolls onupdated: Fri Jul 31 2009 14:43:00

The "cash for clunkers" automobile program will continue through the weekend, despite fears it's running low on funds.

White House: 'Cash for clunkers' will roll onupdated: Fri Jul 31 2009 14:43:00

The popular "cash for clunkers" program will continue at least through this weekend, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday.

White House misses deadline on spending cuts reportupdated: Tue Jul 21 2009 02:52:00

On April 20, President Obama challenged his Cabinet to cut $100 million in spending over the next 90 days.

Obama spokesman: President 'moved' by Iran protest imagesupdated: Mon Jun 22 2009 17:03:00

Images of Iran's crackdown on street protests have "moved" President Obama, his spokesman said Monday.

Henry: Obama tries to get back on offenseupdated: Wed May 20 2009 12:11:00

When the legendary journalist Helen Thomas was poking White House spokesman Robert Gibbs in the briefing room earlier this week, the topic was gun control, as she demanded in her over-the-top style to know why President Obama backs away from everything these days.

Robert Gibbs takes verbal slap at Cheneyupdated: Mon Mar 16 2009 21:27:00

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs launched a sarcastic barb at former Vice President Dick Cheney on Monday, but then the Obama administration spokesman pulled back a bit as he acknowledged the "seriousness" of the subject -- terrorism.

Gibbs takes a swipe at Cheneyupdated: Mon Mar 16 2009 21:27:00

Robert Gibbs takes a swipe at former VP Cheney during a CNN interview about making the country less safe.

Potential Geithner deputy out of the runningupdated: Fri Mar 06 2009 01:58:00

A leading contender to serve as the top deputy to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is no longer under consideration for the post, as 17 top jobs at the department remain unfilled in the middle of the financial crisis.

Fortune: What is nationalization?updated: Fri Feb 20 2009 19:30:00

What does it mean to nationalize a bank, anyway?

CNNMoney: Dow closes at 6-year lowupdated: Fri Feb 20 2009 17:51:00

The Dow industrials ended at a fresh six-year low Friday, as worries about the outlook for the banking sector exacerbated fears of a prolonged recession.

Tentative deal on stimulusupdated: Sat Feb 07 2009 09:55:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer interviews a CNN panel on what the stimulus means after a tentative agreement on the bill.

Vote expected Tuesday on stimulus after bipartisan dealupdated: Sat Feb 07 2009 09:55:00

U.S. senators began debate on a massive economic-recovery package Friday evening, after a working coalition of Democrats and some Republicans reached a compromise that trimmed billions in spending from an earlier version.

Commentary: Penalties absent from new pay cap rulesupdated: Wed Feb 04 2009 21:13:00

All this week, we're focusing on President Obama's promise of transparency and accountability and to that end, we applaud his announcement today of a pay cap for corporate CEO's taking bailout money.

CEO accountabilityupdated: Wed Feb 04 2009 21:13:00

CNN's Campbell Brown says the Obama adminstration should make CEOs who abuse bailout money accountable for their actions.

CNNMoney: Ugly end to brutal month for banksupdated: Fri Jan 30 2009 16:24:00

Bank stocks took a nosedive Friday, as investors worried about dour economic data and questions about how soon aid for the financial sector will arrive.

Guantanamo to close by 2010updated: Thu Jan 22 2009 17:16:00

The Obama administration says shutting down the prison at Guantanamo will 'enhance the security' of Americans.

Gibbs meets the press, reveals daily Obama economy briefingupdated: Thu Jan 22 2009 17:16:00

In his first official briefing for journalists since the inauguration, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday that President Obama is now receiving a daily economic briefing, similar to the daily intelligence briefing presidents have received for decades.

Obama, Clinton meetupdated: Fri Jun 06 2008 19:12:00

Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs talks with CNN's Kyra Phillips about the secret meeting.

Behind the Scenes: Obama press 'hijacked' during Clinton meetingupdated: Fri Jun 06 2008 19:12:00

What seemed to be a routine evening waiting for Barack Obama aboard his campaign plane turned into anything but when the cabin doors closed and the passengers were informed the aircraft would be taking off immediately -- without the candidate.

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