Jan 15 Obama to expand paid family and medical leave By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Renewing a push for paid leave for workers, President Barack Obama on Thursday will call on Congress, states and cities to pass measures to allow tens of millions of workers to earn up to a week of paid… Continue reading
Jan 15 It wasn't the 'Do-Nothing Congress' after all By Lisa Desjardins, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe We now know just how productive the last Congress was — thanks to one of the more underappreciated reports in U.S. government, the Resume of Congressional Activity.This one-page sheet summarizes the activity of each Congressional year and the report for… Continue reading
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Jan 14 Watch 6:51 News Wrap: House GOP vote to block Obama immigration action By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, House Republicans challenged President Obama’s executive actions protecting millions from deportation by voting for a broader bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Also, Kremlin officials warned of cuts on government spending and double-digit… Continue watching
Jan 14 House votes to block Obama immigration policies By Quinn Bowman WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives, led by the Republican majority, passed a bill Wednesday that would fund the Department of Homeland Security for the rest of the fiscal year while also blocking President Obama's immigration policies. Continue reading
Jan 14 Your guide to immigration, Keystone fights this week By Lisa Desjardins, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe This week, both the House and Senate have jumped into two of the more contentious battles of the past decade: the fight over immigration and the wrestling over the Keystone Pipeline. That has led to some intricate choreography on both… Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 8:24 What do Ohio voters want? More political cooperation despite clashing views By PBS News Hour What do Americans think about Washington politics and productivity over the last two years? Across the political spectrum, one thing that many seem to agree on is that both parties share blame for dysfunction and stasis. Judy Woodruff talks to… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch 6:57 Despite milder tone after White House meeting, immigration may pose political impasse By PBS News Hour The leaders of the Republican-controlled Congress were among more than a dozen lawmakers who gathered at the White House to talk common ground and areas of conflict with President Obama. Political director Domenico Montanaro and political editor Lisa Desjardins join… Continue watching
Jan 13 5 things to watch for as Republicans gather for winter meeting By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Republican National Committee's 168 members gather this week in San Diego for the party's annual winter meeting. It's the first formal gathering since the party's strong performance in the midterm elections, and the upcoming race for president will dominate… Continue reading
Jan 13 Mike Huckabee criticizes Obamas for letting daughters hear Beyonce's 'mental poison' By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has accused President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle of parenting by double-standard, in an interview published Tuesday, saying they shelter their daughters from some things but allow them to listen to the music of… Continue reading