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Obama in Africa
Barack Obama is the first sitting President to visit East Africa, where opportunities for US investment are threatened by both terrorism and counter-terrorism. We hear about his appearances in Kenya and Ethiopia.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenBarack Obama is the first sitting President to visit East Africa, where opportunities for US investment are threatened by both terrorism and counter-terrorism. We hear about his appearances in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Also, major corporations pledge to reduce their carbon footprints. On today's Talking Point, American Jews support the Iran nuclear deal -- with reservations.
President Barack Obama greets audience members after delivering remarks at the Safaricom Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya, July 26, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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3 storiesMajor Corporations Pledge to Reduce Carbon Footprints
At the White House today, Secretary of State John Kerry hosted 13 of America's largest companies for what's called " The American Business Act on Climate Pledge ." In advance of this year's climate change summit in Paris, they've promised $140 billion in new investments to reduce their carbon footprints.
Read the story6 minObamamania and Africa's Future
President Obama got a hero's welcome in Kenya , and his message of tough love was well received in the land where his father was born. Yet, there's evidence that he failed to meet expectations of closer ties created by his election six years ago.
Read the story33 minAmerican Jews Support Iran Deal, Want Congress to Approve It
Prime Minister Netanyahu calls Iran an "existential threat" to Israel, and he's lobbying Congress to reject President Obama's nuclear deal. But by a wide margin, American Jews support the Iran nuclear deal…and they want Congress to approve it even more than Americans generally.
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