4 Reasons Why It's Veto Season At The White House
In his first six years in office, President Obama issued just two vetoes, the fewest of any president going all the way back to James Garfield. But that's about to change.
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Tough Attorney General Pick Loretta Lynch Vies For Senate Confirmation
Lynch grew up in a state where her parents fought for the right to vote. She could become the first black woman, and the first mom, to lead the Justice Department.
To Drive Economy Toward Equality, Obama Requests More Spending
His State of the Union address celebrated a year that brought the U.S. jobs and growth, and called on Congress to expand child care and free education. Critics say it's pure politics that won't pass.
Working 3 Jobs In A Time Of Recovery
If Elkhart County, Ind. was the symbol of the recession, then Ed Neufeldt was the face of the unemployed worker. Elkhart's economy has recovered but Neufeldt is still struggling to bounce back.
State Of The Union Will Tout Progress, But Is The Economy Fixed?
The economy has improved greatly since President Obama took office on Jan. 20, 2009. But is his economic legacy impressive enough to justify taking a victory lap during his State of the Union address?
New Justice Department Environment Chief Takes Helm Of Gulf Spill Case
John Cruden returns to the department as litigation over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill intensifies. He'll also defend Obama climate change rules and try to protect wildlife while in the post.
Republican Leaders Dismiss Obama's Tax Proposal As 'Not Serious'
House Speaker John Boehner, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and others have rebuffed the president's plan to cut taxes for middle income earners by raising them on the wealthiest Americans.
Iowa's Sen. Ernst Grabs Spotlight That's Often Proven Too Hot
As often as not, the opportunity to speak right after the president has been the kiss of death for aspiring politicians — especially for the GOP during the Obama years.
Conservative Koch Brothers' Group Puts Congressional GOP On Notice
Americans for Prosperity set out its own agenda for congressional Republicans, including a call to build the Keystone XL pipeline and repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Why I Left The ER To Run Baltimore's Health Department
Dr. Leana Wen decided to leave frontline medical care to tend to the city of Baltimore's health needs. Geography and circumstance shouldn't determine someone's health destiny, she says.