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NSN Daily Update: Obama Plays Hardball on Defense Budget

Report 15 July 2009
In a letter to Congress, President Obama reiterated his warning that he will veto the 2010 defense budget if money for the F-22 fighter is included. Obama and Secretary Gates are finally attempting to eliminate wasteful Cold War-era weapons that not only do nothing to enhance our security.
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America

In Response to Obama’s Successful Trip – Conservatives Flail About

Report 13 July 2009
Upon returning from Moscow, the G-8 summit, and Africa, President Obama – and almost anyone closely following the trip – will be surprised to learn from conservatives that nothing was accomplished. At the G-8, leading economic powers made new commitments on food aid for the world’s poorest and manifested a new unity against Iran’s repression at home and nuclear ambitions abroad – both achievements showcasing US diplomacy and Obama’s personal leadership. The formulaic nature of conservative criticism in response was perhaps best summed up by Oliver North in an op-ed in the Washington Times, which said that “the trip to Chad... produced no serious risks to our future.” Obama’s trip to Chad did produce little – because he never went to Chad.
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Iran

G-8 Issues Strong Statement on Iran – Signalling Greater International Convergence

Report 10 July 2009
The G-8 summit issued a joint communiqué strongly condemning the post-election crackdown in Iran today. This is reflective of a growing convergence of international opinion on Iran – forged both by the diplomatic efforts of the Obama administration and by the appalling actions of the Iranian regime. The Obama administration is clearly demonstrating that it understands – unlike its predecessor – the role of international cooperation in effectively dealing with Iran.
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