Last Week, The Patriot Update from freerepublic.com says (in Obama, Republicans clash in unusual session (Tip: Obama dislikes GOP attitude)) President Barack Obama on Friday engaged in a rare face-to-face showdown with Republican critics and testily accused them of trying to block his policies while urging them to "join with me" in creating jobs.The contentious 82-minute session showed the depth of the political divide tha...

And Capitol Hill Blue says (in Obama face-off with Republicans turns testy - Capitol Hill Blue) President Barack Obama on Friday engaged in a rare face-to-face showdown with Republican critics and testily accused them of trying to block his policies while urging them to "join with me" in creating jobs. The contentious 82-minute session showed ...

And Baltimore Sun says (in Obama, House GOP polite yet apart after Baltimore debate) President Barack Obama engaged House Republicans in an extraordinary televised debate Friday, days after calling for a ...
Obama, Republicans Spar at House GOP Event Wall Street Journal
Obama and GOP face off at House Republican retreat Kansas City Star

And DetNews.com says (in Obama, GOP exchange barbs over health care) Baltimore -- In a face-to-face encounter, President Barack Obama chastised Republican lawmakers Friday for opposing him on health ...
Obama, Republicans Spar at House GOP Event Wall Street Journal
Obama and GOP face off at House Republican retreat Kansas City Star

And Examiner.com says (in Obama, GOP exchange barbs, ideas in rare encounter) In a remarkably sharp face-to-face confrontation, President Barack Obama chastised Republican lawmakers Friday for opposing him on taxes, health care and the economic stimulus, while they accused him in turn of brushing off their ideas and driving up the national debt.

And The Wall Street Journal from freerepublic.com says (in Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event) BALTIMORE—In a face-to-face encounter, President Barack Obama chastised Republican lawmakers Friday for opposing him on health care, economic stimulus and other major issues.

Republicans pushed back on taxes and spending, and accused Mr. Obama of not taking their ideas seriously.