What's Playing Nov 19, 2009
Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor (as a government scientist), Oliver Platt (as the president's chief of staff) and Woody Harrelson (perfectly cast as a conspiracy theory-addled nut) almost convince you that something decent is at work in "2012." But it's just another doomsday film, with new digital effects and stock scenes patched together from "Jaws," "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Armageddon." (Jake Coyle, Associated Press) 158 min. PG-13. Carmike: 1:20, 4:40 and 8 p.m. daily starting Friday, with... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Movie review: The end comes not soon enough for doomsday flick '2012' Nov 11, 2009
Hip to this development is government scientist Adrian Helmsley, played by the exceptional Chiwetel Ejiofor, whose gravity best seen in 2002's "Dirty Pretty Things" elevates "2012." He alerts the president's chief of staff, Carl Anheuser (Oliver Platt), who quickly brings Helmsley to the president (Danny Glover, apparently filling in for Morgan Freeman). The government secretly establishes what Anheuser calls "the most important timetable in the history of mankind" a schedule for the most... (FOX61, CT)
Talking Points Oct 24, 2009
The president's chief of staff claimed that the Bush administration had not asked any tough questions about Afghanistan and he complained that the Obama administration had to start from scratch to put together a strategy. In the fall of 2008, fully aware of the need to meet new challenges being posed by the Taliban, we dug into every aspect of Afghanistan policy, assembled a team that traveled to both Afghanistan and Pakistan, reviewing options and recommendations and briefing President-elect... (Fox News)
Emanuel: Troop Decision Depends on Afghans Oct 19, 2009
"It would be reckless to make a decision on U.S. troop levels if in fact you haven't done a thorough analysis of whether in fact there's an Afghan partner ready to fill that space that U.S. troops would create and become a true partner in governing," said the president's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel. Emanuel gave no timetable for a presidential decision in Afghanistan. (Newsmax)
Lobbyists still run Washington Sep 18, 2009
The president's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, then grasped not only the magnitude of what was being undertaken, but the raft of entrenched interests lining up in opposition. As he the New York Times. (Salon)
A well-oiled influence machine Sep 17, 2009
The president's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, then grasped not only the magnitude of what was being undertaken, but the raft of entrenched interests lining up in opposition. As he told the New York Times. (Asia Times Online)
View: It was unbecoming conduct Sep 12, 2009
He later apologised to Rahm Emanuel, the president's chief of staff. Given how strained relations between the Democrats and the Republicans are, that most Republicans denounced their party man's actions is a clear indication of how deeply Wilson violated Congress' informal code of conduct. (India Times, India)
Don't heckle the president Sep 12, 2009
Joe Wilson understands that fact, which is why he apologized so quickly to the president's chief of staff. When the queen addresses the British , she is accorded ritualized decorum and respect, firmly rooted in history and precedent. (CNN)
Obama Takes Health-Reform Case to Capitol Hill Sep 10, 2009
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'Someone Is Lying' Sep 10, 2009
BLAGOJEVICH: Well, Rahm Emanuel was my congressman, and before he became the president's chief of staff, it was announced that he was going to be leaving his congressional seat ... And I was surprised that he was going to give up his congressional seat to become the president's chief of staff. (Fox News)
Listening to a Liar Sep 9, 2009
As the President's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, said, you can't let a crisis "go to waste" when "it's an opportunity to do things you could not do before.". There are lots of people in the Obama administration who want to do things that have not been done before-- and to do them before the public realizes what is happening. (Human Events Online)
The One Thing Sep 1, 2009
We already know how the president's chief of staff feels about "taking advantage of a crisis.". I'm not willing to go down that road and give them any more power. (Fox News)
Political Grapevine Aug 18, 2009
There is also said to be growing Israeli dissatisfaction with the president's chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel is an observant Jew with deep ties to Israel. (Fox News)
Kent Talk Highlights Ex-Presidents' Roles Jul 17, 2009
CBS immediately dispatched him to Tegucigalpa, the Honduran capital, where he questioned the Honduran president's chief of staff about the situation. "The chief of staff said, 'What invasion?'" Mr. Schlesinger related. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Obama Coming Back to Las Vegas May 26, 2009
Tuesday, the mayor spoke to the president's chief of staff. "I got the impression after that conversation that after the president comes here tomorrow, he'll have very positive things to say about Las Vegas being a place to have serous business meetings and to have great conventions," said Goodman. (KLAS-TV)
Biden is a Key Adviser and Confidant in Obama's White House May 25, 2009
Ron Klain, the vice president's chief of staff, says Biden is an "across-the-board adviser," someone "who's there to ask the hard questions, to challenge groupthink, speak his mind--and that's probably the most important role he plays in this administration.". So far, he seems to have the boss's trust. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Brazil head 'won't run for third term' May 21, 2009
Lula said he was confident Ms Rousseff - currently the president's chief of staff - would return to good health. The possibility that Lula could attempt to run for a third term has been privately referred by some allied to the government as "Plan B", should Ms Rousseff's health problems put a stop to her candidacy. (BBC News -- Americas)
Russia panel to 'protect history' May 20, 2009
The commission will be headed by the president's chief of staff, Sergei Naryshkin, and include MPs, intelligence officials, historians and bureaucrats. Critics say the official view from Moscow glosses over Soviet-era crimes. (BBC News -- Europe)
"24" ends season on high note, with Jack Bauer low May 20, 2009
But Hodges was blown to pieces in a car a few episodes ago, an attack set in motion by the president's chief of staff as payback for Hodges killing her brother. Making matters worse, the chief of staff was the president's daughter. (Xinhuanet, China)
Russian commission to guard against false history May 19, 2009
It will be headed by Sergei Naryshkin, the president's chief of staff, and filled with government officials. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Does Obama Want Crisis to Continue? Mar 19, 2009
You may remember, back in January, the president's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal said, "You never want a serious crisis to go to waste." On March 6 in Brussels, Hillary Clinton repeated that strategy in saying, "Never waste a good crisis.". Do you think President Obama wants this crisis to continue. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Ex-First Lady Undergoes Heart Surgery Mar 5, 2009
The former president's chief of staff, Jean Becker, described Mrs. Bush, 83, as "alert and funny" after the surgery. The surgery, which Methodist Hospital in Houston said was scheduled last week, was taken as a precautionary step after doctors found hardening on one part of Bush's aorta, McGrath said. (ABC News)
What Did Limbaugh Say? Mar 3, 2009
Radio talk show personality Rush Limbaugh is "praying" for President Barack Obama to fail and is the "intellectual force" of the Republican Party in 2009, the president's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, said on Sunday. His comments came after Limbaugh delivered a full-throated, hour-long attack on Democrats and defense of his principles at the annual gathering of the Conservative Political Action Committee in Washington, D.C. The crowd ate it up, even though party leaders later sought to downplay... (KSBW 8, CA)
Obama chief of staff criticizes automakers Mar 2, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) The president's chief of staff criticized U.S. car companies Sunday for relying too long and gas guzzlers and not investing enough in alternative energy vehicles. Rahm Emanuel also said the automakers have an outdated health care cost structure. (USA Today -- Autos)
Students, administrators talk tuition Feb 26, 2009
After Hogan's address, students questioned a panel of four administrators, including Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Richard Gray, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Barry Feldman, Vice President for Student Affairs John Saddlemire and President's Chief of Staff Lisa Troyer. One student at Hartford regional campus commuted to the meeting to represent the campus's views about the budget. (The Daily Campus, CT)
New Point Man On Health Reform Also Goes By The Name Emanuel Feb 24, 2009
For he is the brother of the president's chief of staff, Rahm. And he is newly detailed from NIH to the White House to advise the director of management and budget on health policy. (Investors Business Daily)
RAHM'S 'RENT' IS JUST THE TIP OF ETHICS ICEBERG Feb 17, 2009
The president's chief of staff isn't subject to Senate confirmation, but his ethics still matter. Is this the change that we can depend on. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Weapons Ship Freed by Somali Pirates Heads for Port Feb 12, 2009
The delegation, which is "headed by deputy president's Chief of Staff Andriy Honcharuk and head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Mykola Malomuzh" will work to relieve the freed crew members with a new crew. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Lawmakers Reach $789B Stimulus Agreement Feb 12, 2009
There was no immediate reaction from the White House, but the president's chief of staff and other aides were intimately involved in the negotiations that led to the agreement. (). (Time.com)
Senate Debates $780 Billion Stimulus Deal Feb 7, 2009
Senate Leaders Believe They Have Enough Votes to Pass; Vote in Coming Days. By JONATHAN KARL, RICK KLEIN, Z. BYRON WOLF and GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOSFeb. (ABC News)
Dems claim they have votes to OK stimulus Feb 7, 2009
An afternoon impasse in negotiations between the "meetings of the moderates," as one senator called it, and the Democratic leadership was broken when the president's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, joined the sessions. "This has been an extremely difficult deliberation, but I believe that we have an obligation to start solving the problems facing this country," said Collins. (San Francisco Chronicle)
