Obama Takes Sales Pitch For Immigration Action On The Road
President Obama was in Las Vegas on Friday to explain why he acted unilaterally to give temporary reprieve to millions of illegal immigrants.
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These 'True Tales' Add Nuance To The Immigration Discussion
President Obama announced an executive action on immigration this week. For an in-depth look at the issue, author Gustavo Arellano recommends two nonfiction collections about Mexican immigrants.
Obama Defies Republicans, Lays Out Immigration Policy
Republicans are threatening to resist working with President Obama after his announcement on Thursday night that he will issue an executive order to enact some immigration changes.
White House Adviser Cecilia Munoz Answers Immigration Questions
For more on President Obama's immigration plan, Steve Inskeep and NPR's Scott Horsley talk to Cecilia Munoz, assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
Obama Bypasses Congress To Shield Immigrants From Deporation
As many as 5 million people who entered the United States illegally will at least temporarily not be subject to deportation.
GOP Rep. Cole Says Obama Is Playing Politics With Immigration
President Obama outlined his plans to overhaul immigration by executive action in a speech Thursday night. For reaction, Arun Rath talks to Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma.
Speaker Boehner Says The House Will Act On Immigration
Republican Rep. John Boehner delivered a statement Friday in reaction to President Obama's immigration address, saying Obama is damaging the presidency.
After Solyndra Loss, U.S. Energy Loan Program Turning A Profit
The federal government lost hundreds of millions of dollars when solar panel maker Solyndra and car company Fisker went bankrupt. Now the loan program has made up for early losses and is in the black.
President Obama Announces Executive Action On Immigration
NPR's Scott Horsley speaks with Melissa Block about Obama's plan to defer deportation for some immigrants, which he announced in a speech Thursday night.
So What Is An 'Executive Action' Anyway?
President Obama is preparing to take executive action on immigration. But some people are calling it an "executive order." There's a big difference between the two terms.