Obama urges men to be better fathers than his own
Barack Obama speaks on fatherhood as a defining issue, citing his own complex family history and a lifetime of reflection. He urges men to rise above absenteeism, noting 24 million American children grow up without a dad. He discusses his book Dreams from My Father and the impact of his late father Barack Obama Sr. on his views, while outlining expectations for responsible fatherhood across communities.
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Nonprofit reverses plan to house injured veteran in Maryland
Sgt. David Battle who lost three limbs in Iraq was to receive a mortgage free home built by volunteers in Maryland but the nonprofit Homes for Our Troops pulled the project after uncovering the Bat tles owned two homes in Georgia. The Battles had not disclosed ownership as the group assessed eligibility. The founder said they will seek another disabled veteran to house.
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