November 26, 2009Obama Faces Daunting DecemberThe Hill, The Hill
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President Barack Obama is ending a whirlwind first year in the OvalOffice with a critical December that could shape the rest of hispresidency.On domestic, economic and foreign policy issues, Obama faces decisions and hurdles that could make or break his presidency and shape next fall's elections, where Democrats will try to keep a working majority in the House and a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. Topping them all is the decision next week on Afghanistan in which Obama, possibly in a primetime television appearance, is expected to lay out a plan for sending nearly 40,000 U.S. and foreign troops to Afghanistan while also outlining an exit strategy.As Obama announces his decision, the Senate will begin its debate over healthcare with the... Related Topics: Afghanistan, Senate, President RECOMMENDED ARTICLES
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