Congress Gives Obama a Win on Payroll Tax Cut
Before leaving for a district workweek, congressional lawmakers handed President Obama a victory by passing legislation to extend the payroll tax cut and federal unemployment...
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Obama Signs Off on Super PAC Donations
President Obama has had a change of heart towards super Pacs. The president's reelection campaign agreeing to support Priorities USA Action, the super PAC designed...
January Jobs Report Brings Unexpectedly Good News
The January jobs report has Democrats celebrating. The national unemployment rate dropped for the fifth consecutive month to 8.3 %, the lowest in almost three...
Obama Pushes Proposal to Help Underwater Homeowners
President Obama on Wednesday called on Congress to make it easier for millions of homeowners to refinance their mortgage at the current record-low interest rate,...
December Jobs Report: Republican Chairman Says Obama Only Offers “Gimmicksâ€
The December 2011 Jobs Report American shows unemployment is in flux, showing signs of promise on some areas and more of the same in others...
Obama Defies Congress With Appointment of Consumer Protection Chief
In a bold move destined to further strain his relationship with congressional Republicans, President Obama on Wednesday announced he would install Richard Cordray as director...
Iowa Caucus 2012: The Candidates’ Positions on the 4 Main Issues
With less than a week before the launch of primary season with the Iowa Caucus, here are positions of the 2012 presidential candidates...
Obama Pushes for Veterans Portion of Jobs Plan
With the unemployment rate for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the double digits, President Obama urged Congress on Monday to pass a component of his...
Obama Tests New Jobs Message on the Road
After Senate Republicans successfully blocked debate on the American Jobs Act, President Obama implemented a new strategy of forcing congressional Republicans to vote on the...
Washington Report: Obama Talks Tough on Deficit Reduction
For weeks Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill have expressed frustration about what they view as President Obama’s tendency to easily compromise with congressional Republicans during...