Politics

Sen. Kaine Pushes For Vote On Military Strikes Against ISIS

1:44pm February 11, 2015

As the White House decides to seek congressional approval to conduct the war against militants of the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, Renee Montagne talks to Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia.

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Head Of Medicare, Who Oversaw Obamacare Rollout, Will Step Down

1:27pm February 11, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Marilyn Tavenner said she was stepping down in February. She joined the Obama administration in 2010 and oversaw the problematic rollout of President Obama's signature domestic program.

President George W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, vowing to tap "every resource" to fight terrorism. Two days before the speech, he had signed an Authorization for Use of Military Force passed by Congress.

In White House Memory, A-U-M-F Translates To B-U-S-H

9:26am February 11, 2015

by Ron Elving

Surely it is not a welcome thought for the current White House that it is going to Congress for the Authorization for the Use of Military Force " ... just like President Bush."

White House Asks Congress For War Powers To Fight ISIS

9:26am February 11, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The new Authorization for the Use of Military Force, or AUMF as it's known, bans the use of U.S. forces "in enduring offensive ground combat operations."

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White House Reaches Out To Uninsured Americans, Jarrett Says

8:00am February 11, 2015

The deadline to sign up for health coverage for 2015 under the Affordable Care Act is Sunday. Renee Montagne talks to presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett about the looming deadline.

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Politics & Government

What We Learned From Jeb Bush's E-Book

10:43pm February 10, 2015

by S.V. Dáte

The former Florida governor isn't technically a presidential candidate yet. But he released the first chapter of an e-book based on hundreds of thousands of emails he sent and received as governor.

Failing Bridges Taking A Toll; Some States Move To Raise Gas Tax

8:53pm February 10, 2015

by Joel Rose

With gas prices down, a growing number of states are turning to a gas tax increase. New Jersey looks at following suit to fund much-needed projects, but some drivers aren't eager to pay up.

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President Obama talks with senior adviser David Axelrod at the airport in New Orleans following a meeting on the response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

David Axelrod Recounts His Years As Obama's Adviser And 'Believer'

2:23pm February 10, 2015

In his new book, the veteran political consultant tells stories about his years at Obama's side. After one debate, Axelrod says, Obama "made clear how he felt about me at that moment, and he bolted."

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returns to his office on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 29, 2015.

Politics & Government

McConnell's Call For 'Regular Order' May Not Mean What It Used To

1:17pm February 10, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised to restore "regular order" to the Senate, making it more bipartisan and productive. Five weeks into the new session, the dream remains elusive.

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Ashton Carter, President Obama's nominee to be the next secretary of defense, talks with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., right, during a break in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee last week. The panel approved Carter's nomination Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Senate Panel Approves Carter's Nomination As Defense Chief

11:59am February 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

In a vote that sends his nomination to the full Senate, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Ashton Carter's bid to be the next secretary of defense Tuesday.