Politics Mar 13 Obama signs order to strengthen overtime rules President Barack Obama is seeking changes in overtime rules that will make millions of workers eligible for time-and-a-half pay for their extra work. Obama intends to sign a presidential memorandum Thursday directing the Labor Department to propose rules that expand…
Politics Mar 10 Obama economists: Economic outlook could be rosier if Congress passes budget WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's top economists say the nation is on track to make economic progress over the next two years, but say it would do even better if Congress would enact the additional spending he proposed in his…
Nation Feb 20 New Obama budget proposal abandons Social Security cuts The White House says President Barack Obama's upcoming budget proposal will not include his past offer to accept lowered cost-of-living increases in Social Security and other benefit programs. Those had been a central component of his long-term debt-reduction strategy. Officials…