Barack Obama

Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barack Obama, Sr. (born in Nyanza Province, Kenya) and Ann Dunham (born in Wichita, Kansas). Barack Hussein Obama (born August 4, 1961) is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and a member of the Democratic Party.

Obama grew up in culturally diverse surroundings. He spent most of his childhood in the majority-minority U.S. state of Hawaii and lived for four years in Indonesia. Obama delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention while still an Illinois state legislator. Since announcing his candidacy in February 2007, Obama has emphasized ending the Iraq War and implementing universal health care as campaign themes.

As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, Obama co-sponsored the enactment of conventional weapons control and transparency legislation, and made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Obama's parents separated when he was two years old and later divorced. His father went to Harvard University to pursue Ph.D. studies, then returned to Kenya, where he died in an auto accident when the younger Obama was twenty-one years old.

Monday, July 28, 2008

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
China's Cars, Accelerating A Global Demand for Fuel
SONGJIANG, China N odding his head to the disco music blaring out of his car's nine speakers, Zhang Linsen swings the shiny, black Hummer H2 out of his company's gates and on to the spacious four-lane road.
(By Ariana Eunjung Cha, The Washington Post)

For Obama, Hurdles in Expanding Black Vote
(By Alec MacGillis and Jennifer Agiesta, The Washington Post)

Va. Jails to Report Foreign Inmates
New Law Targets Illegal Immigrants
(By Bill Brubaker, The Washington Post)

For Abducted Ugandans, An Elusive Reintegration
(By Stephanie McCrummen, The Washington Post)

Senate's 'Dr. No' Spurs Showdown Over Spending
(By Paul Kane, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Senate's 'Dr. No' Spurs Showdown Over Spending
Instead of a keepsake photo of a political hero or his family, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) has a large framed picture next to his desk that serves as a constant reminder of his political ideology. Inside the black frame and matting is a single word, in large white letters: "No."
(By Paul Kane, The Washington Post)

For Obama, Hurdles in Expanding Black Vote
(By Alec MacGillis and Jennifer Agiesta, The Washington Post)

Rights Issue Looms as Bush Heads to China
Diplomacy During Games Is Subject Of Intense Debate
(By Michael Abramowitz, The Washington Post)

Transparency Sought as Speculators' Activity in Oil Market Grows
(By David Cho, The Washington Post)

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NATION
U.S. Says Contractor Made Little Progress on Iraq Projects
The U.S. government paid a California contractor $142 million to build prisons, fire stations and police facilities in Iraq that it never built or finished, according to audits by a watchdog office.
(By Dana Hedgpeth and Amit R. Paley, The Washington Post)

Senate's 'Dr. No' Spurs Showdown Over Spending
(By Paul Kane, The Washington Post)

Rights Issue Looms as Bush Heads to China
Diplomacy During Games Is Subject Of Intense Debate
(By Michael Abramowitz, The Washington Post)

Social Lives of Bacteria May Yield Benefits for Humans
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(By David Brown, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
China's Cars, Accelerating A Global Demand for Fuel
SONGJIANG, China N odding his head to the disco music blaring out of his car's nine speakers, Zhang Linsen swings the shiny, black Hummer H2 out of his company's gates and on to the spacious four-lane road.
(By Ariana Eunjung Cha, The Washington Post)

16 Killed, 150 Hurt by Two Bombs in Istanbul
Turkish Police Are Said to Suspect Kurdish Rebels
(By C. Onur Ant, The Washington Post)

Zimbabwe Plans Changes to Currency
Reserve Bank Chief to Remove 'More Zeros,' Raise Cap on Cash Withdrawals
(By Angus Shaw, The Washington Post)

U.S. Says 3 Iraqis Killed In June Were Law-Abiding
Military Expresses Regrets Amid Security Negotiations
(By Sudarsan Raghavan and Qais Mizher, The Washington Post)

For Abducted Ugandans, An Elusive Reintegration
(By Stephanie McCrummen, The Washington Post)

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METRO
Va. Jails to Report Foreign Inmates
A year after Prince William County launched a crackdown on illegal immigrants, Virginia has implemented a law that requires something similar for every jurisdiction in the state. Jail officials are now required to notify federal authorities of all foreign-born inmates regardless of their immigration...
(By Bill Brubaker, The Washington Post)

Serial Rape Suspect's Trail Of Clues Leads to Violent End
(By Aaron C. Davis, The Washington Post)

Calvert Schools Emerging As Stars
(By Jenna Johnson and Daniel de Vise, The Washington Post)

One Man Shot to Death, Two Others Wounded in Separate Incidents
(By Elissa Silverman, The Washington Post)

A New Guy On an Old Block
Recently Elected Quantico Council Member Faces Uphill Struggle for Revitalization
(By Nick Miroff, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
China's Cars, Accelerating A Global Demand for Fuel
SONGJIANG, China N odding his head to the disco music blaring out of his car's nine speakers, Zhang Linsen swings the shiny, black Hummer H2 out of his company's gates and on to the spacious four-lane road.
(By Ariana Eunjung Cha, The Washington Post)

U.S. Says Contractor Made Little Progress on Iraq Projects
(By Dana Hedgpeth and Amit R. Paley, The Washington Post)

Financial Industry's Leaders Among Best Paid in Region
Financial Industry's Leaders Among Best Paid in Region
(By Thomas Heath, The Washington Post)

Transparency Sought as Speculators' Activity in Oil Market Grows
(By David Cho, The Washington Post)

Perks Still in Play But Sometimes Are Less Lavish
Perks Still in Play But Sometimes Are Less Lavish
(By Simone Baribeau, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Venture Capital Funding Slips, Slowing Business Development
It is going to be an adventure for venture capital -- that's for sure.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb, The Washington Post)

Serial Rape Suspect's Trail Of Clues Leads to Violent End
(By Aaron C. Davis, The Washington Post)

A Collegiate Entrepreneur's Mantra: 'Understand Your Audience'
(By Thomas Heath, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Fletcher Is Out in Front
Linebacker London Fletcher is without question one of the dominant figures in the Redskins' locker room just one year after arriving as a free agent.
(By Jason La Canfora, The Washington Post)

Nats' Bats Silenced By Rookie
Bergmann Loses Despite Solid Outing: Dodgers 2, Nationals 0
(By Chico Harlan, The Washington Post)

Favre Stays Away, Gives Packers Time
Camp Opens as Team Seeks Resolution
(By Mark Maske, The Washington Post)

The Son's Time to Shine
Once a Star Herself, P. McGee Gives Wizards Rookie His Space
(By Ivan Carter, The Washington Post)

Soul Squeaks by Defending Champions to Win ArenaBowl
Philadelphia 59, San Jose 56
(AP)

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STYLE
The Two Mr. Banvilles
NEW YORK If John Banville had his way, his entire collected works would disappear.
(By Bob Thompson, The Washington Post)

Russert's Name to Live On in His Native City
(By Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts, The Washington Post)

The Spokespundits
Former Campaign Aides Find Their Insider Views Are in Demand on TV
(By Howard Kurtz, The Washington Post)

Checkpoints: They Make You Stop and Think
(By DeNeen L. Brown, The Washington Post)

Saluting a Tough Job
On HBO, 'The Recruiter' Passes Muster
(By Josh White, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Talk About Travel
Post travel editors and writers field questions and comments. On the itinerary this week: riding elephants in Laos, ferrying around the San Juan Islands and meeting llamas in Rappahannock, Va.
(The Flight Crew, washingtonpost.com)

Washington Post Magazine: Olympians Remember Glory Days
Memory Games
(Christina Breda Antoniades and Arlene Limas, washingtonpost.com)

Critiquing the Press
(Howard Kurtz, washingtonpost.com)

Who Killed Chandra Levy
(Jeff Leen, Sylvia Moreno, Scott Higham, Sari Horwitz, washingtonpost.com)

Outlook: Middle Kingdom, Middle Power
China Is Stronger, But Won't Run the World Any Time Soon
(John Pomfret, washingtonpost.com)

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The Reign of 'Sheriff Joe'
MANUEL DE Jesus Ortega Melendres, a Mexican citizen, entered the United States legally last fall, using a visa valid until 2016 as well as a permit from the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Ortega had every reason to believe he was on the right side of the law, except for one small misstep: b...
(The Washington Post)

Mr. Warner's Record
A U.S. Senate candidate's bona fides as Virginia's former governor
(The Washington Post)

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