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The President in Westminster Hall

Lord Norton 30/05/2011 – 4:08 pm

Me being introduced to the PresidentThe address by President Obama in Westminster Hall last Wednesday was certainly an historic occasion, the first time a President of the United States has spoken in the Hall to members of both Houses of Parliament.   The speech has received something of a mixed press, but I thought its content was well crafted for the occasion and a tribute to the UK. The H […]

Written at 4:08 pm on 30/05/2011, by Lord Norton

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More Greetings from America

Lord Haskel 27/01/2011 – 11:53 am

On Tuesday evening I joined many Americans watching President Obama deliver the State of the Union message.  Surprisingly it reflected many events in our political life.  The State Opening of Parliament, but in this case in the lower house.  A party political broadcast complete with an instant response from the opposition - actually two.  A party leader's conference speech where policies are r […]

Written at 11:53 am on 27/01/2011, by Lord Haskel


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Obama's healthcare dream

Baroness Murphy 22/12/2009 – 4:40 pm

Snowed in at home in Norfolk on Saturday, a slight rise in the freezing temperatures means we are now able to slide a car slowly down the lane to the main road rather like steering a boat. I had some sympathy with Senators in the US yesterday, trying to get into their crucial vote on the Healthcare Bill with Washington covered in two feet of snow and major delays in public transport. It is said th […]

Written at 4:40 pm on 22/12/2009, by Baroness Murphy


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