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Poison Letter To President Obama Intercepted

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:36:04 +0000

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon tragedy earlier this week, poison-laced letters are now being intercepted from mailings to political leaders, including President Obama. Here are the details according to U.S.NewsonNBCNews.com: “A letter addressed to President Barack Obama tested positive for the poison ricin and was from the same sender who mailed a letter [...]

President Obama Asks 'All Americans to Stand With The People of Boston' [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:48:56 +0000

President Obama addressed the Nation following the Boston Marathon explosion that injured 100 people. He asked 'all Americans to stand with the people of Boston' and vowed the bomber will be 'held accountable.' He sent his thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families and applauded those first on the scene who 'responded heroically.'

Al Roker Gets First Interview (Sort Of) On Inauguration Day

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:37:18 +0000

Al Roker of NBC’s “Today Show” got the first interview with President Obama and Vice President Biden yesterday during Inauguration Day on the parade route. Actually, it was a shout out. Watch this video clip and listen to NBC News anchor Brian Williams and crew commenting and laughing in the background. And, check out the [...]

Bill Clinton Photobombs Kelly Clarkson at Inauguration

Polly Wogg — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:48:41 +0000

PRESIDENT OBAMA may have been in the spotlight during his inauguration festivities but it was former President BILL CLINTON who stole the show. He was caught eying KELLY CLARKSON during his performance of 'My Country 'Tis of Thee.' The shot was posted on Twitter showing Clinton, well being Clinton.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed Today

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:00:31 +0000

Today is the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, a governmental holiday and day off from school. Many financial institutions will be closed today, and there is no regular mail delivery. According to Wikipedia: “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, [...]

Chobani Greek Yogurt To Be Served At Presidential Inauguration

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:47:35 +0000

Senator Chuck Schumer's office has announced that Chobani Greek Yogurt, headquartered and produced in Chenango County, will be on the menu in Washington and served up to guests prior to the 2013 Inaugural Ceremonies. It will be a rare bipartisan moment as members of Congress and others get a chance to sample the very best yogurt in the country.

Most Admired Man, Woman Gallup Poll Results

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:04:12 +0000

The annual Gallup Poll of "Most Admired Man" and "Most Admired Woman" has been released and President Obama tops the former while Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is tops in the latter. It was Obama's fifth #1 finish and Hillary's seventeenth in the top spot, where she is the all-time leader in topping the poll. Among men former President Dwight Eisenhower is tops with 12 #1 finishes followed by Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton with eight each. Here's the list of leading 2012 finishers.

President Obama Addressed Nation On Tragic Connecticut Shooting

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:50:50 +0000

President Obama addressed the nation yesterday on the tragic shooting incident in Connecticut. The President ordered all government flags at half-staff through next Tuesday. The President was quite emotional as you will see in this video. [button href="http://bigfrog104.com/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-the-connecticut-tragedy/" title="How To Talk To Your Children About Tragic Connecticut Shooting" align="center"]

Happy Birthday Mr. President

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:30:41 +0000

There are a number of celebrity birthdays during the “Frog Days Of Summer”, and today President Barack Obama celebrates his 51st birthday. On this day in 1961, President Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Here’s a brief bio, courtesy of www.whitehouse.gov : “Barack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States and was [...]

Affordable Health Care Act Upheld

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:10:48 +0000

In what is considered a monumental decision, the Supreme Court Of The United States today upheld the Affordable Health Care Act, also referred to as “Obamacare”. Here’s the full story from our sister station, WIBX: “The flagship legislation of the Obama administration, known as “Obamacare,” withstands the constitutional challenge that confronted it. Supreme Court Chief [...]

President Obama and Mitt Romney Will Open the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:00:28 +0000

President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear at tonight’s 2012 CMT Music Awards. Each is part of a comedic pre-taped video that will open the show, much the way the President, John McCain and Hillary Clinton did in 2008. The two candidates are “in on the joke,” CMT President Brian [...]

One Year Ago Today, bin Laden Killed

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:15:31 +0000

It's one of those moments frozen in time. I know exactly where I was a year ago today, when President Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed. Who could forget that photo of the President, Vice President, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and others watching the event unfold in the situation room. President Obama made a gutsy decision to go forward with the raid, code named "Operation Neptune Spear", and Navy Seal Team Six showed ultimate courage and precision that made the mission a success.

President's State Of The Union Tonight At 9

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:10:27 +0000

President Obama will deliver the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress tonight. This is his third such address, and already we have some indication as to what he’ll say. According to The Huffington Post: “President Barack Obama will deliver a State of the Union address on Tuesday night built on [...]

President To Address Congress Tonight

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:10:52 +0000

There’s so much going on this week, back to school, flooding from the remnants of Huricane Lee, the NFL starting its new season tonight, and President Obama will address Congress and the nation this evening. The speech is scheduled for 7 p.m. , and it’s considered to be a major address on jobs. According to [...]

President Obama Calms A Crying Baby [VIDEO]

Zach Effrog — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:00:47 +0000

No matter your political affiliation, this is a pretty cool and cute video. This crying baby must be a fan of the President because after Mrs. Obama hands the baby to the President, the baby stops crying. And, after the baby stops crying, the President's face is priceless. Enjoy.

President Obama Goes Out For Ice Cream on Father's Day [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:40:25 +0000

Imagine being at your local ice cream shop and in walks the President of the United States. It happened in Washington DC Sunday when President Barack Obama stopped off at Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Parlor with his daughter Malai for some ice cream. With today's technology, a customer used his phone to video tape the amazement of everyone in the shop when he appeared. Check it out.

President Obama To Visit Oprah

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:06:31 +0000

When Oprah Winfrey said she'd end her 25th and final season with a bang, she meant it.

According to the LA Times, the daytime icon will interview President Barack Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle, on April 27.

The interview will take place in Chicago, where Winfrey films her show, a White House official said today.