Mar 27 The myth of the Catholic swing vote By Domenico Montanaro With President Obama meeting with Pope Francis Thursday, it’s a good time to reexamine the importance of the Catholic vote in America. “The Catholic vote” is often looked to as a “swing vote” in American politics. But it’s not quite… Continue reading
Mar 27 Obama says 6 million have signed up for health care By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press President Barack Obama says more than 6 million Americans have signed up for coverage through the new health insurance markets created by his overhaul. That's a milestone, fulfilling a goal set by Congressional Budget Office and embraced by the White… Continue reading
Mar 27 Connecticut to become first state to adopt $10.10 minimum wage By Robert Pursell Furthering the recent calls by President Barack Obama to fight poverty and inequality, Connecticut lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday to raise the state’s hourly minimum wage to $10.10 by 2017, making it the highest for any state in the country… Continue reading
Mar 27 Obama seeks blessing from Pope Francis By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe In the Morning Line today: Obama meets with Pope Francis The president's tough talk for Putin Parties seek to frame the immigration debate 2016 GOP contenders head to Vegas for "Sheldon Primary" Judy Woodruff interviews former President Jimmy Carter Obama… Continue reading
Mar 26 U.S. is 'culpable' in oppressing women's rights, Carter says By News Desk Women’s rights isn’t only an issue in Africa, or in other poor nations according to Carter. “The United States is very culpable,” he said. “Only 4 percent of the rapes on college campuses are reported, because the presidents of the… Continue reading
Mar 26 Jimmy Carter: Putin must 'be stopped' from taking further military action By Larisa Epatko Former President Jimmy Carter said Wednesday that Russian annexation of the Crimea region in southern Ukraine was “inevitable.” But if Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to take further military action, he must “be stopped.”… Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch Jimmy Carter on Ukraine, Israel and addressing injustices faced by women around the world By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 26 Obama administration offers grace period for HealthCare.gov enrollment By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- People who've started applying for health insurance but aren't able to finish before the March 31 enrollment deadline will get extra time, the Obama administration has announced. "We are experiencing a surge in demand and are making sure… Continue reading
Mar 26 Obama administration to give more time for health care sign-ups By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe The Administration extends the health care enrollment period, while President Obama talks Ukraine overseas, Senate Democrats push an unemployment insurance extension, and 2016 hopefuls hit the road, hoping to avoid the gaffes getting 2014ers in hot water. That's all in… Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch Can corporations exercise religious rights? Supreme Court hears case on contraception coverage By PBS News Hour Continue watching