Joseph Biden

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01/21/09
SHAFR.org » Lessons in Arms Sales & Foreign Policy

A younger Senator Joseph Biden complained in 1982, “we kidded ourselves” that “we had close to $30 billion worth of the most sophisticated arms in the world in Iran.” And yet, “without a shot being fired, the Shah was marched out o

Source: SHAFR.org
01/21/09
Minnesota Monitor:: St. Paul Caucuses on March 6 Include Poll for ...

Saint Paul DFL Presidential Straw Poll Candidate List. Sen. Joseph Biden Gen. Wesley Clark Sen. Hillary Clinton Sen. Chris Dodd Sen. John Edwards Rep. Dennis Kucinich Sen. Barack Obama Gov. Bill Richardson Gov. Tom Vilsack Undecided ...

01/20/09
Obama's historic day at hand | thedailyjournal.com | The Daily Journal

For Obama, the day was stripped of partisan politics, and he ended it by lavishing praise on Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, his opponent in last fall's campaign. In remarks prepared for a dinner in honor of his one-time ... way we can meet th

01/20/09
Sen. Ted Kennedy Suffers Seizure At Inauguration Luncheon ...

Sen. Ted Kennedy Suffers Seizure At Inauguration Luncheon -- TowleRoad.com on Inauguration, Ted Kennedy.

01/20/09
Headlines: Obama Inauguration, Israel Declares Gaza Ceasefire ...

The official inaugural festivities began on Saturday when Barack Obama and his vice president Joseph Biden traveled to Washington on a whistle stop train ride with stops in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. ...

01/20/09
Obama on threshold of history - Columbian.com

For Obama, the day was stripped of partisan politics, and he ended it by lavishing praise on Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, his opponent in last fall’s campaign. In remarks prepared for a dinner in honor of his one-time rival, ...

01/20/09
GMANews.TV - Obama takes oath as 44th US president - World ...

Vice President Joseph Biden first took his oath before Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, to the applause a crowd estimated to be more than 2 million, tightly packed all around the US Capitol buidling in Washington, DC. ...

Source: GMA News.tv
01/20/09
Obama era begins - BizTimes

The historic inauguration of the first African-American to hold the office took place at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., where former Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden also was sworn in as vice president. ...

01/20/09
MyWestTexas.com > News > Top Stories: Obama stands poised to walk ...

Obama also arranged to attend dinners for Vice President-elect Joseph Biden and former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican who endorsed Obama. Michelle Obama and her daughters Malia and Sasha attended a youth inaugural concert ...

01/20/09
Obama at door to White House | thecalifornian.com | The Salinas ...

The 47-year-old former senator takes office at 9 a.m. today at a time of economic crisis at home and two wars overseas. But the challenges of the moment receded into the background for many who came for a chance to witness history. ...

01/20/09
San Marcos Record, San Marcos, TX - Stepping to door of history

The 47-year-old former senator takes office at noon Tuesday at a time of economic crisis at home and two wars overseas. But the challenges of the moment receded into the background for many who came for a chance to witness history. ... we can meet the ver

01/20/09
A day generations awaited - The Daily Local News : Serving Chester ...

For Obama, the day was stripped of partisan politics, and he ended it by lavishing praise on Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, his opponent in last fall’s campaign. In remarks prepared for a dinner in honor of his one-time ... way we can meet t

01/20/09
Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Public ...

In the weeks following Dink’s assassination, then-Senator Joseph Biden, Jr. (D-DE), introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate, which was passed by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. S.Res. 65 condemned the murder of Hrant Dink ...

01/20/09
Obama steps to the door of White House « Mutants Latest Updates Blog

For Obama, the day was stripped of partisan politics, and he ended it by lavishing praise on Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, his opponent in last fall’s campaign. In remarks prepared for a dinner in honour of his one-time rival, ...

01/20/09
vivian - in stitches: A new beginning ... Obama's Inaugaration

Senator Obama becomes President of the United States. For the swearing in, the Lincoln Inaugural Bible was used. Senator Joseph Biden is sworn in as Vice President. Arethra Franklin sang. Some controversy accompanied a ...

01/20/09
Senator wasn't bound by party affiliation | Top Stories | Kansas.com

The young senator who thought Mr. Pearson was "tough, honest and bright" and was sorry not to see him run again was then-34-year-old Joseph Biden, who today will take the oath of office as vice president of the United States. ...

01/20/09
Time Obama Sworn. There was one unscripted moment Monday, when ...

For Obama, the day was stripped of partisan politics, and he ended it by lavishing praise on Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, his opponent in last fall’s campaign. In remarks prepared for a dinner in honor of his one-time rival, ...

01/20/09
“Very few sources in the mainstream media picked up this story ...

On Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the invitation of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Also Known As Obama (hereafter known as AKA) and his sidekick, Joseph Biden, paid a visit to the United States Supreme Court, spending the ...

01/20/09
Pennsylvania rejoices in helping Obama win | News | thetimes ...

“I think it’s an exciting time for the country; change is always good,” Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton said. “With President Obama and Sen. Casey and Vice President (Joseph) Biden and our Congressman Paul Kanjorski, hopefully Luzerne .

01/20/09
Inauguration 2009 « Nicki’s Thoughts, Art & Friends

Senator Roger Bennett of Utah introduced Associate Justice John Paul Stevens who would give the oath of office to Joseph Biden. My presumption is that Jill Biden held a Biden family Bible for use in the swearing in. ...

01/20/09
The Cool Blog: Obama close to naming running mate

It has been reported the presumptive Democratic nominee had not yet notified his selection, but was focusing mainly on Virginia governor Tim Kaine, Indiana senator Evan Bayh and foreign policy expert senator Joseph Biden. ...

01/20/09
Live Blog: The Inauguration of Barack Obama - The Caucus Blog ...

11:42 a.m. Now, Joseph Biden, the incoming vice president, is escorted by various Democratic leaders. Cheers rise from the crowd. And we can see Barack Obama walking slowly, behind Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Dianne Feinstein. ...

01/20/09
Live Inauguration Coverage | BlueBloggin

Following the swearing-in ceremony, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, and members of their families will attend an inaugural luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. ...

Source: BlueBloggin
01/20/09
Paterson says no decision yet on Clinton's Senate seat : News ...

In August on "Meet the Press," she praised Sen. Joseph Biden, and Obama chose him. While Obama has not endorsed Kennedy, he encouraged her to consider public office. He has called her "one of my dearest friends." ...

01/20/09
Obama sets fresh course for ‘remaking America’ « Watching Obama

Minutes before Obama took office, former Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden became the nation’s new vice president with the assistance of Associate Justice John Paul Stevens. The day unfolded with the nation invoking the ...

01/20/09
Jill Biden's Gaffe on Oprah Winfrey Show - Capitol Watch

That job, as everyone knows, has gone to former U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who lost the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama. The gaffe was spread on national television Monday, prompting spokeswoman Elizabeth Alexander to ...

01/20/09
Middle East Progress » Blog Archive » Key Figures in Obama ...

Joseph Biden, Vice President Vice President Biden served as a U.S. senator from Delaware from 1976-2009, including serving as ranking member, then chairman, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee since 1997. ...

01/20/09
Frank Noris: Obama Inauguration Time. There was one unscripted ...

For Obama, the prime was stripped of prejudiced politics, and he ended it by lavishing exaltation on Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, his competitor in finish fall's campaign. In remarks changed for a dinner in honor of his ...

Source: Frank Noris
01/20/09
Beltway Banter with Baca: Senator Joseph Biden is sworn in as VP

Senator Joseph Biden is sworn in as VP. January 19, 2009 | By Beltway Baca It's official. Joe Biden is now the Vice President of the United States. submit to reddit · Add to Technorati Favorites. Posted by Joshua Baca at 11:58 AM ...

01/20/09
Senator wasn't bound by party affiliation | Wichita News - Kansas ...

The young senator who thought Mr. Pearson was "tough, honest and bright" and was sorry not to see him run again was then-34-year-old Joseph Biden, who today will take the oath of office as vice president of the United States. ...

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