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In Jamaica, Obama Says Engaging Cuba Is More Powerful Than Isolation
Friday, April 10, 2015
President Obama is in Panama, where he'll share the stage with Cuban President Raul Castro. It's the first time they will interact since the 2 Cold War adversaries moved toward normalizing relations.
In Jamaica, Obama Announces Plan To Diversify Caribbean Energy
Thursday, April 09, 2015
President Obama is in Jamaica, where the U.S. is trying to gain influence in the region by using a powerful tool — energy.
Obama To Address Caribbean's 'Economic Achilles' Heel' — Energy
Thursday, April 09, 2015
The president meets with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica Thursday — and a looming energy crunch in the region is high on the list.
President Obama Praises Tentative Iranian Nuclear Deal
Thursday, April 02, 2015
In a Rose Garden statement, President Obama said the tentative deal is the beginning of a historic understanding. Negotiators announced Thursday that they've reached the outlines of a nuclear deal.
Obama's Diplomatic Gamble On Iran Adding Instability In Middle East
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Limited though it may be, analysts say the administration's negotiation with Iran has shaken traditional allies and left both friends and enemies uncertain about what it will do next in the region.
Proposed Payday Industry Regulations Must Strike Delicate Balance
Sunday, March 29, 2015
The federal government is moving to reign in the payday loan industry, which critics say traps consumers in a damaging cycle of debt. A look at the possible effects of proposed regulations.
U.S. Strategy In Yemen Represents Standard Counterterrorism Plan
Friday, March 27, 2015
Despite the current chaos in Yemen, the White House insists U.S. action in that country represents a model for its counterterrorism strategy. A look at what is behind that assertion.
Skinny Jeans, Expanded Waistlines, And A Washington 'Fix'
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Every year about this time, after a Washington winter of inactivity, I notice my pants have grown a little tighter. Years ago, I resolved to address this by cutting back on burritos and beer.
But the (ever more abundant) flesh is weak. And burritos are soooo tasty. So instead, every ...
Payday Loans — And Endless Cycles Of Debt — Targeted By Federal Watchdog
Thursday, March 26, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is readying new regulations on payday loans and other high-cost forms of credit. Officials with the agency say the loans can trap borrowers in a cycle of debt.
President Obama Holds First Meeting With Afghan President
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
President Obama held his first face-to-face meeting Tuesday with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. White House officials say this marks the beginning of a new, more cooperative U.S.-Afghan relationship.
Interior Department Issues New Federal Rules On 'Fracking'
Friday, March 20, 2015
The Obama administration introduced new rules Friday to regulate oil and gas "fracking" on federal lands.
How President Obama Wants To Shrink The Government's Carbon Footprint
Thursday, March 19, 2015
With hundreds of thousands of buildings and vehicles, the government is the nation's single biggest energy consumer.
Obama Says Critics Making 'The Same Argument' Despite Better Economy
Thursday, March 19, 2015
The president defends his economic track record, even as Republicans are trying to change the government's fiscal course. House and Senate committees unveiled draft budgets that would cut spending.
Why Is Insulin So Expensive In The U.S.?
Thursday, March 19, 2015
The hormone that controls blood sugar among diabetics is one of the oldest medicines used today. But more than 90 years after its discovery, a low-cost version is no longer available in the U.S.
House GOP Budget Sets Stage For Showdown With The President
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
House Republicans unveiled a draft budget Tuesday, aimed at balancing spending with revenues over the next decade without raising taxes.
Obama 'Embarrassed' For Republicans Who Wrote Iran Letter
Friday, March 13, 2015
President Obama said he's "embarrassed" for the 47 Republican senators who tried to undercut nuclear talks with Iran by writing a letter directly to the Iranian leadership.
"For them to address a letter to the Ayatollah, who they claim is our mortal enemy, and their basic argument to them is, ...
Senate's Letter To Iran Complicates Nuclear Negotiations
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
As they try to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, the White House says it does want Congress to have a role — just not now. So, could Republican interference scuttle the whole thing?
Obama In Selma: 'The Race Is Not Yet Won'
Sunday, March 08, 2015
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Clinton, White House Play Delicate Dance As Emails Await Release
Friday, March 06, 2015
Questions about Hillary Clinton's reliance on a private email account when she was Secretary of State will dog the likely presidential hopeful — and the administration she worked for — for months.
In Using Personal Email, Aide Says Clinton Didn't Break Law
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton used a personal email address when conducting official business rather than using a government address. What impact will the disclosure have on ...