Articles by Johanna Neuman

481 articles since 1999

Historic vote underway across America

National | By Johanna Neuman | 12:00AM, November 5
All over the country, a record number of Americans are standing in lines today to vote for history as Democrat Barack Obama bids to become the first African American president and Republican John McCain attempts one more comeback in a career filled with them. Read more
 

Voters turn out in record numbers across the nation

National | By Johanna Neuman and Carol Williams, Geraldine Baum | 12:00AM, November 5
They stood in line with lattes in hand. Read more
 

Obama says McCain health plan could cut Medicare, Medicaid

National | By Johanna Neuman and Seema Mehta | October 18, 2008
ROANOKE, Va. Read more
 

As final presidential debate nears, Sarah Palin and Joe Biden focus on economy

National | By Johanna Neuman and Seema Mehta | October 16, 2008
WASHINGTON – With all eyes focused on tonight’s final presidential debate, vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden hit the campaign trail today to make the case that their team could better handle the economic crisis that is souring global markets and fueling voter concerns. Read more
 

President Bush vows action on financial crisis

Business | By Johanna Neuman | October 11, 2008
WASHINGTON – With stock markets tumbling all over the world, President Bush issued a statement from the Rose Garden today promising aggressive action in concert with other nations to shore up banks and stabilize markets. Read more
 

Joe Biden criticizes Sarah Palin’s ‘mildly dangerous’ rhetoric.

National | By Johanna Neuman | October 9, 2008
WASHINGTON – Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden criticized Republican counterpart Sarah Palin today for inciting “mildly dangerous” rhetoric into the campaign. Read more
 

As they prepare for Nashville debate, John McCain and Barack Obama fire off attacks

National | By Johanna Neuman | October 8, 2008
WASHINGTON – Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are preparing for tonight’s presidential debate in the country music capital of Nashville, but no one is expecting them to make music together. Read more
 

Obama, McCain each target the other’s character

National | By Johanna Neuman | October 7, 2008
WASHINGTON – The Obama and McCain presidential campaigns traded charges about character today, with both sides targeting each other for unsavory associations in the past. Read more
 

House renews debate over $700-billion bailout bill

Business | By Johanna Neuman and Richard Simon | October 3, 2008
WASHINGTON – The House has begun debate on a $700-billion financial rescue plan – sweetened by $110 billion in tax cuts – with critics still railing against the unpopular bailout and congressional leaders cautiously optimistic that this time they have the votes. Read more
 

Barack Obama says Congress has no choice but to pass bailout

National | By Maeve Reston and Johanna Neuman | October 3, 2008
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Read more
 
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