Nearly 20 lives have been lost from the storm and property damage has been estimated in the billions of dollars
Critics are unhappy about timing and location of trip
Obama to host rural economic forum Tuesday in Iowa a day after speaking with residents there and Minnesota
The president will campaign relentlessly in the coming weeks for public support for his economic program
US unemployment rate was slightly better than expected in July
Senior staff members held a brief toast for president at midday, followed by a reception for friends and family in Rose Garden
President’s signature on legislation defuses what might have been far-reaching crisis for US economy
President says two sides must reach compromise by deadline so US will have ability to pay bills on time
The brief meeting followed Friday’s breakdown of talks between the president and House Speaker John Boehner
US government will default on some of its obligations on August 2 if its $14.3 trillion legal borrowing limit is not increased
At second news conference this week, president says failing to raise debt ceiling by August 2 would cause a US government default
President preparing for US debt talks with top lawmakers
Opposition Republicans blaming president's policies for country's economic troubles
It will be about half of a 60 million-barrel international release to offset production lost because of fighting in Libya
Citing progress towards key goals, president announces withdrawal of 10,000 US soldiers by year's end
Match at course just outside the US capital has been anticipated for months
US president and Republican speaker of House of Representatives will play a round Saturday in effort to improve their relationship
White House officials have sent lawmakers a report saying Congress does not need to approve continuing operation in Libya
President expresses commitment to helping residents of Caribbean island, says their aspirations, struggles mirror those across US
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Obama administration’s policies are helping to push Gadhafi toward exit
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