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AFL-CIO Announces Support For Immigration Reform Fasters
National groups are helping activists turn up the pressure on congressional Republicans to vote on immigration reform.
Nov 27, 2013
Obamacare Enrollment: Another Delay For Small Business SHOP Exchanges
The administration will hold off small-business enrollment for a year, according to a published report.
Nov 27, 2013
Immigration Reform 2013: House Judiciary To Challenge Obama On Deferred Action, And Obamacare
Republicans are going after the president for not faithfully executing laws, a strategy that dovetails the two issues.
Nov 27, 2013
Obama's Job Approval Drops Among The Wealthy: Gallup Poll
Support for President Obama among those earning $90,000 or more and have post-graduate degrees has dropped 9 percentage points.
Nov 26, 2013
Immigration Reform: Activist Heckles Obama To Stop Deportation During Speech
The president said passing immigration reform isn't as easy as shouting, and reiterated he can't take executive action by himself.
Nov 25, 2013
Immigration Reform 2013: Bill Stalls But Support For Path To Citizenship Is Consistent
Most Americans favor granting citizenship to undocumented persons; but what's the probability of it passing in an election year?
Nov 25, 2013
Immigration Reform 2013: Some Businesses Ask Advocates To Make Concession
They say it's not doomsday yet, but some business owners worry the immigration stalemate may impact innovation.
Nov 22, 2013
House Could Have 7 Or 8 Immigration Reform Bills
Democrats say comprehensive reform is a full course dinner, but they hope the GOP's appetizers won't turn their stomachs.
Nov 20, 2013
Immigration Reform Bill 2013: Obama Says Piecemeal Is A Deal
The GOP wants to fragment immigration reform -- and the president is OK with that, so long as the end product is all-inclusive.
Nov 20, 2013
Lew: Extend Debt Limit In Advance
The U.S. Treasury secretary has high hopes: a budget deal that mirrors Obama's blueprint and immediate work on the debt limit.
Nov 19, 2013
Chris Christie 2016? NJ Gov On Defeating Hillary Clinton
Christie says he will decide in his own time if and when to run for president, but he has strategic advice for Republicans.
Nov 19, 2013
What Would Gov. Chris Christie Change In DC?
There's discord in Washington, D.C., and the New Jersey governor doesn't like it. So here's what he would do.
Nov 19, 2013
Can The Budget Conference Committee Cut A Deal, Avert Another Government Shutdown?
The bipartisan lawmaker group is moving at a snail's pace regarding a budget deal; but there won't be another gov shutdown. (Famous last words.)
Nov 18, 2013
Keep Your Health Plan Bill Passes House, 261-157
More than 30 Democrats helped Republicans pass the Obamacare fix, 261 to 157.
Nov 15, 2013
Immigration Reform 2013: Boehner Drives The Nail, Gutierrez Calls For More Personal Stories
Advocates continue to push for their goal, despite Speaker Boehner saying he has no intention of conferencing the House and Senate immigration bills.
Nov 15, 2013
Obamacare Enrollment: President To Allow Insurers To Extend Canceled Plans For A Year
However, insurance companies will be required to notify buyers of protection that won't be included in the plan.
Nov 14, 2013
Budget Conference Committee Hopes To 'Keep Ball Rolling'
Budget committee leaders have said they won’t waste time debating unresolved points, but will focus on where deals can be cut.
Nov 13, 2013
Congress Job Approval Rating Reaches New Low: 9 Percent In Gallup Poll
The previous low approval rating was 10 percent in 2012, according to Gallup. Now it's lower than that.
Nov 12, 2013
Why Immigration Reform May (Or May Not) Die In 2013
Optimists say immigration reform may happen in 2014 if not this year. But some say its chances of happening are nil in either case.
Nov 12, 2013
Immigration Reform News: Advocates Say Bill Isn't Dead 'Until We Say So'
Republicans maintain there is little time left this year, but advocates say the House can pass reform if it wants to.
Nov 11, 2013
Budget Battle: Pelosi Calls On Lawmakers To Strike Deal By Thanksgiving
The House minority leader says this will give U.S. consumers confidence for the holiday season.
Oct 23, 2013
Obamacare Approval Up Despite HealthCare.gov Glitches
In a Gallup poll, Republicans still dislike the law, but a slim majority of young people approve of it, among other findings.
Oct 23, 2013
HealthCare.gov: 5 Best Pitches From Obama The Salesman
Obama defended his health-care law, claiming it's a good product with a website that's not up to speed but which is being improved.
Oct 22, 2013
Immigration Reform 2013: ‘Time For Proponents To Be Realistic,’ Says Rubio
The Florida senator added Congress needs to focus on where there's agreement on immigration reform and avoid weaponizing the issue.
Oct 22, 2013
Obamacare Website: President Admits Enrollment Problems, Encourages People To Bypass Website
The president did some damage control and offered assurances after the Obamacare website rollout was overshadowed by fiscal battles.
Oct 21, 2013
Immigration Reform 2013: ‘Finish The Job,’ Obama Tells Congress
After the shutdown and default deal, the president is bringing the focus back to immigration reform.
Oct 17, 2013
Obama On Debt Ceiling 2013: 'How Business Is Done In This Town Has To Change'
The president praised Congress for ending the "twin threats," but added there "are no winners here."
Oct 17, 2013
2013 Immigration Reform Bill: 'I'm Going To Push To Call A Vote,' Says Obama
Immigration reform will return to being a top priority of the president once the debt ceiling and government shutdown are resolved.
Oct 16, 2013
Debt Ceiling 2013: Deal Reached To End Government Shutdown, Avert Default
Under the deal, the government will reopen until mid-January and the debt limit will be lifted until early February.
Oct 16, 2013
Debt Ceiling 2013: McConnell Hits The Brakes
The Senate minority leader wants to see if the House can actually pass its version of a federal budget and debt ceiling extension bill.
Oct 15, 2013
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