Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius To Step Down

Friday, April 11, 2014

The move comes about 6 months after the disastrous roll out of the health insurance website. It was eventually fixed, but not before delivering a severe blow to the president's approval ratings.

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Sebelius, Leader Of Rocky Health Care Rollout, Resigns From HHS

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Kathleen Sebelius has resigned from her position as secretary of health and human services. President Obama accepted her resignation, and he plans to nominate Sylvia Matthews Burwell to replace her.

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Pioneering Black Newsman In The White House Belatedly Gets His Due

Thursday, April 10, 2014

When Franklin Roosevelt first allowed Harry McAlpin to cover a presidential news conference, the White House Correspondents' Association objected. Now, it is naming a scholarship in his honor.

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Judges Appear Divided In Case On Utah's Gay Marriage Ban

Thursday, April 10, 2014

A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals appeared divided on Thursday as they listened to arguments in a case on whether Utah's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional.

The ban, approved by Utah voters in 2004, was struck down by a lower court in the wake of the ...

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White House Learns Complications Of Pay Equity Debate

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

It's no surprise that Democrats are pushing the equal pay issue: It's a political winner among women. But the economics behind the current inequity and the challenges of righting it are complicated.

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Obama's Executive Orders Take On Unequal Pay For Women

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

President Obama signs two executive orders Tuesday morning, designed to encourage federal contractors to pay men and women equally. The move could bring more Democratic-leaning women to the polls.

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With Enrollee Goal Met, Obamacare Still Faces Political Trial

Saturday, April 05, 2014

President Obama and his supporters had a rare opportunity to celebrate this week.

A last-minute surge in people signing up for health insurance sent the total government enrollment figures over the seven-million mark.

That number seemed out of reach just a few months ago, when a crash-prone website threatened to ...

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In Arkansas, Voters May Get Chance To Raise Minimum Wage

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Arkansas has some of the lowest wages in the country. It's also home to one of the most vulnerable Senate Democrats, raising the stakes for a possible ballot measure to increase the minimum wage.

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Cause For Hope And Frustration In the Shadow Of ACA Deadline

Monday, March 31, 2014

As the Affordable Care Act's midnight deadline draws near, there has been a surge in last-minute signups. The heavy traffic has caused both glitches in the website and optimism from some forecasters.

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Obama Aims To Soothe Strained Relations In Saudi Arabia

Friday, March 28, 2014

President Obama met Friday with the king of Saudi Arabia. There's considerable friction in the U.S.-Saudi relationship at the moment, with key differences over Syria and Iran.

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Obama Meets Internet CEOs To Discuss Privacy Issues

Friday, March 21, 2014

President Obama met Friday with executives from several high-profile tech companies worried over government surveillance practices, a topic that scrambles the usual political landscape.

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Obama Ratchets Up Sanctions Against Putin's Personal Allies

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Obama administration is widening the scope of economic sanctions aimed at Russia. The White House hopes to penalize its annexation of Crimea and discourage any further incursion into Ukraine.

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In ACA March Madness, Obama's Bracket Is Just A Role Player

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

In an annual ritual, President Obama filled out his NCAA tournament bracket. Beyond his picks, though, he's got an ulterior motive — convincing young people to enroll in health care exchanges.

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A Bittersweet Goodbye: White House Pastry Chef To Move On

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The first family must be crust fallen.

Bill Yosses, the White House pastry chef, is moving to New York in June.

"Though I am incredibly sad to see Bill Yosses go, I am also so grateful to him for his outstanding work," first lady Michelle Obama said in a statement. ...

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With Sanctions, Obama Aims For Those Close To Putin

Monday, March 17, 2014

The Obama administration is ordering new sanctions against 11 Russian and Ukrainian officials. The move is designed to penalize Russia for efforts to split Crimea away from Ukraine.

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After Record Deportations, Obama May Turn To More 'Humane' Options

Friday, March 14, 2014

The White House announced the president is willing to review his stance on deportations, a policy that's drawn objection from Hispanics and other groups the president depends on politically.

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Republican Candidate Heats Up Colorado's U.S. Senate Race

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Colorado's Senate race is heating up with the entry of a well-regarded Republican challenger. Colorado is also the model for Democratic voter mobilization efforts in battleground states nationwide.

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Obama Lays Groundwork For Sanctions Against Russia

Thursday, March 06, 2014

With an executive order Thursday, President Obama authorized sanctions on Russia for its involvement in Ukraine. Speaker Boehner praised the sanctions and offered congressional support going forward.

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In Drafting A Presidential Budget, Cost May Outweigh Benefit

Sunday, March 02, 2014

On Tuesday, President Obama will unveil his budget proposal for the coming year. But for all the sound and fury surrounding the president's spending plan, it's likely to have very little significance. Congress routinely ignores the president's budget. And lawmakers have already settled on overall spending levels for the coming ...

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Obama Announces Task Force To Help Young Minority Men

Thursday, February 27, 2014

President Obama is launching a new initiative aimed at helping young black and Hispanic men. He'll sign an executive order that sets up a task force to help keep them in school and out of prisons.

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