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Republicans signal willingness to compromise on payroll tax cut extension
In December, Republicans and Democrats managed to extend a payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits and a fix for Medicare payments. That extension runs out at the end of the month but, at least when it comes to the payroll tax cut, Republicans are willing to offer another extension through the end of the year.
In interview, White House press secretary says administration considering options on Syria
Jay Carney, the White House Press Secretary, insists that the United States is adamantly opposed to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad remaining in power. He also said the United States is considering its options, when asked if the United States could provide arms to protesters.
Obama administration tries to advance off-shore wind farm proposals
A desire to build a massive windfarm off the Atlantic Coast of the United States has the Obama administration moving to lighten the regulatory hurdles, seeking to get the project moving forward more quickly.
Government waste and fraud watchdog set for big budget cut
As President Barack Obama prepares to release his proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1, the Government Accountability Office is expected to take a hit that will reduce its head count to the lowest level in 75 years. The G.A.O. is responsible for investigating fraud and wastes of government money.
Obama grants 10 states waivers from strictest provisions of No Child Left Behind
No Child Left Behind is about a decade old. It's been up for renewal for 10 years. But as Congress has dead-locked over proposals to modify or reform the controversial law, President Barack Obama on Thursday issued waivers from its strictest requirements to 10 states.
Obama, states announce massive settlement with banks over foreclosure process
Economists have identified the housing crisis as one of the biggest drags on the current economic recovery. On Thursday, state and federal officials announced a settlement with the mortgage industry that will provide cash to underwater homeowners and those who lost their homes, but there's debate on whether it will jumpstart the economy.
Obama reverses course, endorses use of Super PACs in 2012 campaign
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama indicated he would get behind the effort to build up Democratic Super PACs to compete with the tsunami of Super PAC money generated by Republicans — something he's previously refused to do.
Climate change a political hot potato for presidential candidates
Back in 2008, climate change was an issue Sen. John McCain and then-Sen. Barack Obama mostly agreed on. It was real and needed to be dealt with. Today, it's an issue that Obama and his Republican challengers agree shouldn't be talked about. Thus are the politics of climate change in a time of economic stagnation.
VIDEO: Obama makes headlines by admitting, justifying drone campaign
In a Google Hangout President Barack Obama hosted on Monday with eight Americans, the president mounted a spirited defense — and consequently admission — of the U.S. program to use drone aircraft to attack terrorist leaders.
Car formerly owned by Barack Obama listed on eBay for $1 million
A Chrysler 300C once owned by then Sen. Barack Obama has been listed for sale on eBay. The starting bid is $1 million — 66 times the vehicle's blue book value.
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