Obama Writes To IOC Supporting Chicago 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama has written a letter to International Olympic Committee (IOC) members dated September 10, promising the United States would …
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Chicago 2016 – Security, Poll, Protest Rally
The Sun Times reports a “clout-heavy” security firm will be travelling with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, the Chicago 2016 bid team, and an …
Advance Team For Possible Obama Visit To Copenhagen
A senior advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama said that an advance team has been dispatched to Copenhagen to pave the way for a possible appearance by the …
Obama May Attend IOC Vote In Copenhagen
NBC reports President Barack Obama may be clearing his domestic calendar in order to attend the International Olympic Committee (IOC) vote in Copenhagen …
IOC “Satisfied” With Chicago 2016 Guarantees
Chicago’s 2016 Summer Olympic bid got a boost Thursday when International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge said he and the IOC were …
Obama Says Health Care Takes Precedence – Chicago 2016 Counts Down To Decision Day
President Barack Obama said Wednesday at a White House event that he would go to Copenhagen for the bid himself but health care reform has to take precedence. …
Oprah May Attend IOC Vote In Support Of Chicago 2016
The Chicago Tribune reports Oprah Winfrey said she was willing to go to Copenhagen next month to help lobby Chicago in its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic …
Michelle Obama “Uniquely Qualified” – Chicago 2016 CEO
Patrick G. Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Chicago 2016, issued a press release on behalf of Chicago’s bid saying “we are very pleased First Lady …
First Lady Michelle Obama to Lead Chicago 2016 Delegation in Copenhagen
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley announced Friday that First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Chicago 2016 delegation in Copenhagen to help promote the U.S. …
No Favourites In 2016 Race – Rogge
The Associated Press reports that International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge says he expects the race for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games will …