Michael Fletcher

Articles by Michael Fletcher

Nation's jobless rate tops 10 percent (November 7, 2009)

Republican victories in Va., N.J. hinged on economic worries (November 5, 2009)

White House trumpets reports on job creation (October 31, 2009)

Obama announces jolt of job-creating stimulus money to modernize U.S. electrical grid (October 28, 2009)

Obama defends deliberate approach on troop levels for Afghanistan war (October 27, 2009)

Obama aides contrast Wall Street bonuses with unemployment (October 19, 2009)

Obama Criticized as Too Cautious, Slow on Judicial Posts (October 16, 2009)

After the Stimulus, Unemployment Looms Large (October 9, 2009)

Obama Sets Sights on Urban Renewal (October 7, 2009)

For Obama, No Payoff From Gamble of a Personal Pitch (October 3, 2009)

Obama Officials to Address Slaying of Chicago Honor Student (October 2, 2009)

For Obama, Warm Regards (September 27, 2009)

Biden Says Tighter Regulation of Insurance Industry Is Critical to Health Reform (September 22, 2009)

Obama Critics Say Policy 'Czars' Skirt Proper Oversight, Vetting (September 16, 2009)

First Lady Michelle Obama Will Help Chicago Make Its Final Pitch (September 12, 2009)

White House Will Make Public Visitors List for the First Time (September 5, 2009)

Stimulus Credited for Lifting Economy, But Worries About Unemployment Persist (September 4, 2009)

On the Right, Kennedy Remains a Symbol of Liberalism (August 29, 2009)

Obama Gets Some Good News on Economy, Terror Fight (August 7, 2009)

Economic Policy Is Working, Obama Says (August 4, 2009)

Gates, Police Officer Share Beers, Histories With President (July 31, 2009)

Obama Set to Have Beers With Gates and Police Sergeant (July 30, 2009)

Obama Voices Regret to Policeman (July 25, 2009)

Health Reform Deadline In Doubt (July 24, 2009)

In Ohio, Obama Presses for Health-Care Reform Bill (July 23, 2009)

Health Reform, Obama's Toughest Sales Pitch, Is Also His Most Critical (July 23, 2009)

Republicans Launch New Effort to Kill Health-Care Measures (July 21, 2009)

Administration Delaying Release of Key Economic Report (July 20, 2009)

In Weekly Address, Obama Prods Congress to Pass Health-Reform This Year (July 19, 2009)

Obama's Message: 'Africa's Future Is Up to Africans' (July 12, 2009)

G-8 Nations Promise $20 Billion in Food Aid for Poor Countries (July 11, 2009)

Nations Agree To Curb Emissions (July 10, 2009)

Group of Eight Accepts Global Warming Goal (July 9, 2009)

Obama and Russia Leaders Come to Terms on Several Points of Tension (July 8, 2009)

In Russia, Obama Is Met With Skepticism Rather Than Cheers (July 7, 2009)

Obama and Medvedev Reach Agreement to Reduce Nuclear Arsenals (July 7, 2009)

Russia Presents New Test for Obama on Overseas Trip (July 5, 2009)

Obama, Germany's Merkel Find Much to Discuss; Climate Change Among Topics (June 27, 2009)

States Assert Place in Health-Care Debate: Governors Fear Shifting of Costs (June 25, 2009)

Lingering Unemployment Likely to Challenge Obama and the Nation (June 22, 2009)

Senators Explore Alternatives to Government-Run Plan on Health Care (June 12, 2009)

Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor Prepares to Meet With Key Senators (June 2, 2009)

A Compelling Biography Is No Guarantee of a Smooth Confirmation (May 30, 2009)

Sotomayor Embodies Obama's Criteria for Supreme Court (May 27, 2009)

Midshipmen Celebrate Graduation at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis (May 23, 2009)

Obama Delivers Naval Academy Commencement Address (May 22, 2009)

Obama and Cheney Deliver Dueling Speeches on National Security (May 22, 2009)

Former D.C. Police Chief Tapped to Head U.S. Parole Commission (May 20, 2009)

Industry Groups Pledge to Stem Health-Care Cost Increases (May 11, 2009)

Biden's Advisory Role Expands to Supreme Court Pick (May 11, 2009)

Successor To Souter Anticipated By October (May 2, 2009)

Obama Emphasizes Sharp Departures From Bush Policies (April 30, 2009)

Departing Aide Is at Obama's Side (April 23, 2009)

Obama Says Bush Officials Behind Interrogation Policy Could Be Prosecuted (April 22, 2009)

At His First Official Cabinet Meeting, Obama Orders Cuts (April 21, 2009)

Obama to Order Cabinet to Quickly Cut $100 Million From Department Budgets (April 20, 2009)

In Weekly Address, Obama Reiterates Call for Global Cooperation (April 12, 2009)

Obama, Bankers Sit Face to Face (March 28, 2009)

Obama Holds Town Hall Meeting From the White House (March 27, 2009)

Advisers To Obama Wary of Bonus Tax (March 23, 2009)

Obama Backs Geithner Despite Vast Criticisms — No Talk of Treasury Secretary Resigning, President Says in ‘60 Minutes' Interview (March 22, 2009)

Obama Names Judge to Appeals Court (March 18, 2009)

High-Powered and Low-Key (March 15, 2009)

As Economic Woes Deepen, Obama Underlines Stimulus (March 7, 2009)

Obama, Brown Pledge to Work Jointly to Address Economic Crisis (March 4, 2009)

Sebelius, DeParle Named to Health-Care Posts (March 3, 2009)

Obama Makes Overtures to Russia on Missile Defense (March 3, 2009)

Aides Defend President's Budget (March 2, 2009)

Sebelius's Political Skills, Experience Win Plaudits (March 2, 2009)

Obama Picks Kansas Governor Sebelius as Health Secretary (March 1, 2009)

Obama's Job Approval Ratings High, but Poll Finds Bipartisan Support Eroding (February 24, 2009)

Obama Leaves D.C. to Sign Stimulus Bill (February 18, 2009)

For Social Programs, Long-Awaited Boost (February 16, 2009)

In Midwest, Obama Sings Praises of Stimulus Plan (February 13, 2009)

Senate Will Vote On Labor Nominee (February 12, 2009)

Obama Says Economic Crisis Comes First (February 10, 2009)

Bailout Plan Delayed as Stimulus Pitch Absorbs Agenda (February 9, 2009)

After Delay, Panel to Vote on Solis Nomination (February 5, 2009)

Obama Nominates Judd Gregg, an Independent-Minded Conservative, to Lead Commerce (February 4, 2009)

Do we really need to do this? (February 1, 2009)

Would this be the beginning of a new New Deal? (February 1, 2009)

How would the money be spent? (February 1, 2009)

How quickly would the money be spent? (February 1, 2009)

How quickly would the economy recover? (February 1, 2009)

Where would the money come from? (February 1, 2009)

How would we know the plan was meeting its goal of saving or creating 3 to 4 million jobs? (February 1, 2009)

Where would the jobs be? (February 1, 2009)

Obama Using His Personal Appeal to Put Change Into Motion (January 26, 2009)

Hours Into His Presidency, Obama Chafes at the Bubble (January 21, 2009)

Far Fewer Consider Racism Big Problem (January 19, 2009)

President-Elect Sees His Race as An Opportunity (January 19, 2009)

Obama Cites Grim Economy at Start, as Predecessors Have (January 9, 2009)

Chao Defends Labor Dept. Tenure, Noting Safety and Health of Workers (December 25, 2008)

Retired Admiral Picked as Spy Chief, Officials Say (December 19, 2008)

Obama Chooses GOP's Ray LaHood as Transportation Nominee, Officials Say (December 18, 2008)

In New Poll, 63 Percent of Americans Say They Have Suffered From the Recession (December 17, 2008)

Poll Finds Support for Obama's War Views (December 16, 2008)

Obama Taps N.Y. Housing Chief To Oversee a More Active HUD (December 14, 2008)

Battle Deepens Over Plan to Ease Union Organizing (December 9, 2008)

Legal Organization May Become Influential Beyond Its Dreams (December 7, 2008)

Nomination of Rice for U.N. Post Indicates a Shift Toward Multilateralism (December 2, 2008)

Labor Dept. Accused of Straying From Enforcement (December 1, 2008)

Obama Promotes an Array of Financial Proposals (November 26, 2008)

Domestic Adviser May Play Greater Role Under Obama (November 25, 2008)

A Market-Oriented Economic Team (November 25, 2008)

Obama Names White House Communications Staff (November 23, 2008)

Jones Would Bring Broad Experience to National Security Adviser Post (November 22, 2008)

Obama Resigns From Senate, Names More Staffers (November 17, 2008)

New Labor Dept. Rule Allows More Time Off for Families of Injured Troops (November 15, 2008)

Obama Leaving Senate on Sunday (November 14, 2008)

Economic Advisers Represent Wide Range (November 14, 2008)

Aide: Middle-Class Tax Cut a Priority (November 10, 2008)

Labor Seeks Election Rewards (November 6, 2008)

Takeover by PNC Heralds Fall of a Cleveland Institution (October 25, 2008)

Battle Intensifies Over Bill to Expedite Union Organizing (October 24, 2008)

Life's Basics More of a Stretch (October 17, 2008)

1 in 4 Working Families Now Low-Wage, Report Finds (October 15, 2008)

Fears of Recession Deepen Rout (October 10, 2008)

As Economy Slows, Deflation Could Loom (October 7, 2008)

Job Cuts Continue For Ninth Month (October 4, 2008)

Data on Job Losses, U.S. Factory Orders Paint Bleak Picture (October 3, 2008)

Economy Shows New Weak Spots (September 30, 2008)

Economic Growth Estimates Lowered (September 27, 2008)

Bernanke Warns Of 'Grave Threat' To U.S. Economy (September 25, 2008)

Wall Street Turmoil Continues To Ripple Through Main Street (September 20, 2008)

Financial Crises Have Slowed But Not Halted U.S. Economy (September 16, 2008)

Boeing Braces for Strike After Talks Fail (September 6, 2008)

Boeing Machinists Vote To Strike (September 4, 2008)

Poverty Rate Held Steady Last Year, Census Says (August 27, 2008)

Hovering Above Poverty, Grasping for Middle Class (August 3, 2008)

U.S. Workforce Shrinks For 6th Straight Month (July 4, 2008)

Globalization Requires Safety Net, U.N. Says (July 2, 2008)

Houston's Pipelines of Prosperity (June 23, 2008)

Former Fund Managers Face Fraud Charges In Credit Crisis (June 20, 2008)

Steel, Forging a Comeback (May 28, 2008)

Buoyed by Foreign Money (May 7, 2008)

For Striking Factory Workers, U.S.-First Pledge Falls Flat (May 1, 2008)

G-7 Endorses Proposals Intended to Ease Crisis (April 12, 2008)

A Weekend to Start Fixing the World (April 11, 2008)

IMF Forecasts Rough Economic Weather (April 10, 2008)

Can't Get Ahead, Hard To Keep Up (April 10, 2008)

Don't Blame NAFTA for Downturn, Many Economists Say (April 9, 2008)

Payrolls Fell The Most In 5 Years Last Month (April 5, 2008)

Rising Health Costs Cut Into Wages (March 24, 2008)

An Upside for the Middle Class (February 28, 2008)

In Toledo, Promises Of Change Ring Hollow (February 24, 2008)

Housing Crisis Casts a Cloud Over Sun Belt (February 5, 2008)

Highly Skilled And Out Of Work (January 21, 2008)

Supply, Demand and (Maybe) Speculation Equal $100 Barrel (January 3, 2008)

Tide Is Shifting On U.S. Exports (December 26, 2007)

Middle-Class Dream Eludes African American Families (November 13, 2007)

Bush Nominates Agriculture Secretary (November 1, 2007)

White House Aide Channels a Democrat on Fixing Nation's Social Ills (October 1, 2007)

Justice Thomas Lashes Out in Memoir (September 29, 2007)

Treasury Rekindles Social Security Debate (September 25, 2007)

Iraq Oil Deal Gets Everybody's Attention (September 24, 2007)

Rulings by Mukasey Are Called Conservative, Fair (September 21, 2007)

On the Path to Attorney General, Olson Runs Into a Roadblock (September 17, 2007)

Teams to Survey N. Korea Facilities (September 8, 2007)

Bush Urges Pacific Rim to Expand Free Trade (September 7, 2007)

Australian, Bush Vow Action on Warming (September 6, 2007)

Australian Leader Endorses Iraq Policy (September 5, 2007)

In Iraq, Bush Cites Gains (September 4, 2007)

Bush Says Gulf Coast Isn't Forgotten (August 30, 2007)

Bush May Fight for New Attorney General (August 29, 2007)

Embattled Gonzales Resigns (August 28, 2007)

Bush Loyalist Helped Shape Signature Anti-Terror Policies (August 28, 2007)

Bush Compares Iraq to Vietnam (August 23, 2007)

Bush Vows Anti-Drug Aid for Mexico (August 22, 2007)

Bush Turns Up Heat on Maliki (August 22, 2007)

North American Summit Convenes (August 21, 2007)

Keeping a Lonely Vigil at Camp Casey (August 20, 2007)

Rumsfeld Resigned as Defense Secretary on Day Before Elections (August 16, 2007)

As Rove Departs, President Again Turns to Gillespie (August 16, 2007)

Rove to Leave White House Post (August 14, 2007)

Unconfirmed After 11 Months, EEOC Nominee Says No Thanks (August 6, 2007)

Bush Sets Emissions Summit (August 4, 2007)

Bill on Foreign Investments in U.S. Makes Few Changes (July 30, 2007)

President Criticizes Congressional Democrats (July 27, 2007)

Al-Qaeda in Iraq Is Part Of Network, Bush Says (July 25, 2007)

Right Urges Showdown With Democrats Over Judicial Nominees (July 23, 2007)

White House Had Drug Officials Appear With GOP Candidates (July 18, 2007)

A Reputation for Compromise (July 18, 2007)

White House Would Have Its Political Wing, Officially or Not (July 16, 2007)

Media Quarters Get a Lift; Bush Quarters Don't Need One (July 9, 2007)

Clintons Accused Of Hypocrisy by The White House (July 6, 2007)

Senators Subpoena The White House (June 28, 2007)

Bush to Name Envoy to Islamic Conference (June 27, 2007)

Beyond Iraq: The First Lady, Back in Africa (June 25, 2007)

Bush Vetoes Stem Cell Research Legislation (June 21, 2007)

Bush Moving to Bolster Stem Cell Alternatives (June 20, 2007)

Will the Different Voices Make a Difference? (June 18, 2007)

Bush Says Iraq Pullout Would Be 'A Disaster' (June 15, 2007)

Bush Vows to Revive Immigration Plan, Backs Gonzales (June 11, 2007)

Albania Welcomes Bush With Enthusiasm, Affection (June 11, 2007)

Pope Tells Bush of His Concern About Safety of Iraq's Christians (June 10, 2007)

G-8 Leaders Pledge to Aid Africa (June 8, 2007)

Putin Offers to Join Missile Shield Effort (June 8, 2007)

G-8 Leaders Back 'Substantial' Cuts In Gas Emissions (June 8, 2007)

G-8 Leaders Trade Conflicting Views on Warming (June 7, 2007)

Russia Has 'Derailed' Its Reforms, Bush States (June 6, 2007)

Strains With Russia Shadow Bush's Europe Trip (June 5, 2007)

Cheney's Mystery Visitors (June 4, 2007)

Key Aide To Bush Will Resign Next Month (June 2, 2007)

Bush AIDS Plan Gets Bipartisan Praise (May 31, 2007)

Bush to Seek Extension of AIDS Effort (May 30, 2007)

Another Top Bush Aide Makes an Exit (May 28, 2007)

Special Prosecutor Seeks 30 to 37 Months in Prison for Libby (May 26, 2007)

Nominee to Lead Consumer Product Agency Withdraws (May 24, 2007)

Bush to Urge NATO to Commit More Troops to Afghanistan (May 22, 2007)

When Bush Is in Crawford, Select Staffers Are in Trailers (May 21, 2007)

Bush, NATO Chief Seek Ways To Bolster Afghanistan Mission (May 20, 2007)

Can Old Loyalties Trump Racial Solidarity? (May 18, 2007)

Bush Calls For Cuts In Vehicle Emissions (May 15, 2007)

Bush Stresses Service In Speech at Pa. College (May 12, 2007)

Justice Thomas's Life A Tangle of Poverty, Privilege and Race (April 22, 2007)

In Detailed Speech, Bush Says Iraq Buildup Is Working (April 21, 2007)

President Again Takes On Role of 'Consoler in Chief' (April 18, 2007)

Bush Makes Push To Resolve Status Of Illegal Workers (April 10, 2007)

Bush Tells Troops Pullout Would Be Accepting Defeat (April 5, 2007)

White House Press Secretary To Have Surgery (March 24, 2007)

Bush Implores Nation, Congress To Show 'Courage and Resolve' (March 20, 2007)

On Visit to Gulf Coast, Bush Hears Frustrations About Pace of Storm Aid (March 2, 2007)

Bush Stresses Fuel Technology (February 23, 2007)

Cheney Argues Rumsfeld Served Well (February 22, 2007)

Bush Seeks Public-Private Funding Boost for Parks (February 8, 2007)

Bush to Urge Democrats to Consider His Domestic Policy (February 3, 2007)

Bush Touts Health-Care Plan as Cost Control (January 26, 2007)

Obama's Appeal to Blacks Remains an Open Question (January 25, 2007)

Bush Adopts Some Priorities Of Congressional Democrats (January 24, 2007)

Bush Seeks Shift in Health Coverage (January 21, 2007)

Bush: 'We're Going Forward' (January 15, 2007)

Bush Has Quietly Tripled Aid to Africa (December 31, 2006)

Bush Supports Democrats' Minimum Wage Hike Plan (December 21, 2006)

Bush Sees 'Opportunities' on Social Security, Immigration (December 20, 2006)

Bush Delays Speech on Iraq Strategy (December 13, 2006)

Experts Advise Bush Not to Reduce Troops (December 12, 2006)

Candidates Woo Bush Donors for 'Invisible Primary' (December 10, 2006)

Frist Says He Does Not Intend To Run for President in 2008 (November 30, 2006)

Bush Says No Decision Yet on Troop Levels in Iraq (November 21, 2006)

Pacific Rim Statement On N. Korea Falls Short Of What Bush Sought (November 20, 2006)

Bush Fails to Persuade S. Korea on Sanctions (November 19, 2006)

Bush, in Vietnam, Says Change Takes Time (November 18, 2006)

Bush Cautiously Backs Pacific Rim Free Trade (November 17, 2006)

Southeast Asia Trip to Test Bush's Stature (November 14, 2006)

Bush Promises He Will Work With Senate Democrats (November 11, 2006)

Bush Ousts Embattled Rumsfeld; Democrats Near Control of Senate (November 9, 2006)

Moderate Voters Lean Toward Democrats (November 8, 2006)

Cheney Vows 'Full Speed Ahead' on Iraq War (November 4, 2006)

U.S. Readying Plan for Darfur, President Says (November 1, 2006)

Bush Signs Bill Authorizing 700-Mile Fence for Border (October 27, 2006)

At White House Meeting, No Big Changes on Iraq (October 22, 2006)

Bush, Rumsfeld Defend Strategy (October 21, 2006)

Iraq Violence, 'No Child' Occupy Bush (October 19, 2006)

Elections May Leave Bush An Early Lame Duck (October 18, 2006)

Bush Signs Terrorism Measure (October 18, 2006)

President Praises Hastert at GOP Fundraiser in Chicago (October 13, 2006)

'Values' Decline As Issue In Ohio (October 11, 2006)

Bush Backs Turkey's Entry to E.U. (October 3, 2006)

White House Aides Take to Talk Shows to Dispute Book (October 2, 2006)

Bush Cites Progress in Pakistan, Afghanistan (September 30, 2006)

Bush Attacks 'Party of Cut and Run' (September 29, 2006)

Part of Iraq Intelligence Report Is Released (September 27, 2006)

President Speaks to Donors in 2 States (September 26, 2006)

First Lady Is Playing a Major Role on the World Stage (September 20, 2006)

Few Black Churches Get Funds (September 19, 2006)

Bush Says Iraq Victory Is Vital (September 12, 2006)

Bush Honors 9/11 Anniversary (September 11, 2006)

Bush to Mark 9/11 With Televised Address (September 10, 2006)

President Aims to Revisit Social Security After Recess (September 9, 2006)

Bush Warns Of Enduring Terror Threat (September 6, 2006)

Taking the Cause to the Big Screen (August 30, 2006)

Bush Signs Order on Health Care (August 23, 2006)

Bush Says Iraq Pullout Would Be 'A Disaster' (August 22, 2006)

Lynn Swann, Happy to Be on the President's Team (August 17, 2006)

First Lady a 'Critical Asset' At Republican Fundraisers (August 16, 2006)

Hezbollah the Loser In Battle, Bush Says (August 15, 2006)

The New Camp Casey: Protest Without the A-List (August 11, 2006)

Lebanon's Proposals Change Dynamics (August 8, 2006)

Rice Calls Plan At U.N. Crucial Step to Peace (August 7, 2006)

Challenge Lives Up to Its Name (August 4, 2006)

Bush Starts 10-Day Texas Vacation (August 4, 2006)

Bush's Poverty Talk Is Now All but Silent (July 20, 2006)

Bush Rejects Solo Talks With North Korea (July 8, 2006)