Amanda Ruggeri
Articles by Ruggeri, Amanda
Obama Generation Continues to Make Waves
November 13, 2009
Generation Y begins to show sure—if just a bit different—leadership.
Nation & World
Jim Sinegal: Costco CEO Focuses on Employees
October 22, 2009
Sinegal is one of America's Best Leaders because he's not a typical CEO.
Nation & World - America's Best Leaders
Twyla Tharp: Dancer and Choreographer Strives for Innovation
October 22, 2009
Her unique style, tough work ethic, and high standards make her one of America's Best Leaders.
Nation & World - America's Best Leaders
Bill and Kathy Magee: Operation Smile Founders Make a Difference
October 22, 2009
They are among America's Best Leaders for bringing smiles to children's faces around the world.
Nation & World - America's Best Leaders
Ben Bernanke: Fed Chairman Attacks Economic Crisis
October 22, 2009
By helping to keep the vulnerable economy afloat, he has become one of America's Best Leaders.
Nation & World - America's Best Leaders
Pecora Hearings a Model for Financial Crisis Investigation
September 29, 2009
Congress could learn from Pecora's 1930s investigation of the stock market crash.
Nation & World - History
Reports Show Mixed Results for Obama's Stimulus
September 11, 2009
One report shows that the GDP rose about 2.3 percentage points.
Nation & World - Stimulus Watch
McDonnell Thesis Heats Up Virginia Governor's Race
September 10, 2009
Democrats hope the controversy will be an opening for Democrat Creigh Deeds.
Nation & World - Politics
Why Doubt is Truth's Best Friend
September 4, 2009
Peter Berger speaks with U.S. News about 'In Praise of Doubt' and the dangers of absolute certainty.
Opinion
Kennedy's Legacy of Legislative Success
September 1, 2009
Obama called Ted Kennedy one of the 'most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy.'
Nation & World - Politics
Colorado 'Republican Obama' Looks to Better the Real Obama
August 28, 2009
Colorado Senate candidate Ryan Frazier is dubbed the "Republican Obama" for his style.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Auto Dealers: Cash for Clunkers a Needed Boost
August 21, 2009
The head of the auto dealers association says the program is a success.
Nation & World - Nation
GM: 'Cash for Clunkers' a Huge Success
August 17, 2009
Mike DiGiovanni, an executive at GM, says the program will help the economy.
Nation & World - Nation
Will 'Cash for Clunkers' Help the Economy?
August 12, 2009
Debate rages over whether the program is helping the economy and the environment.
Nation & World - Nation
Mixed, Incomplete Economic Results So Far on Obama’s Stimulus
August 7, 2009
There are signs of hope, but there’s a way to go.
Nation & World - Stimulus Watch
House Buys Time for Transportation Overhaul
August 3, 2009
After passing a patch for the Highway Trust Fund, the House has until September to push the overhaul.
Nation & World - Nation
House Votes to Give Cash for Clunkers Another $2 Billion
July 31, 2009
The program was so popular it threatened to run out of cash in the first week.
Nation & World - Nation
Female Veterans Fight for Healthcare
July 31, 2009
The VA starts to adjust a system designed for a male military.
Nation & World - Nation
Accurately Counting Stimulus Jobs Proving Tough
July 15, 2009
Obama promised the $787 billion stimulus package would create or save 3.5 million jobs.
Nation & World - Stimulus Watch
Patrick Murphy: "I Sleep In My Office"
July 13, 2009
Being in Congress isn't such a swanky job.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Obama Names Regina Benjamin as Surgeon General
July 13, 2009
The doctor from rural Alabama has fought to change the healthcare system.
Nation & World - Nation
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Foe Patrick Murphy Turns Up the Heat
July 8, 2009
Rep. Patrick Murphy wants lawmakers to risk their safe political seats and vote to overturn Don't Ask.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Government Agencies Use Twitter to Reach Citizens
July 7, 2009
The GAO hopped on the Twitter bandwagon.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Obama's Vacation Plans Don't Miff Hawaii
July 6, 2009
Sen. Daniel Akaka says Obama is unmistakably Hawaiian.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
