Jun 29 Obama proposal would make 5 million more eligible for overtime By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press Salaried workers who earn nearly $1,000 per week would become eligible for overtime pay under a proposal President Barack Obama unveiled Monday, lamenting that too many Americans are working too many hours for less pay than they deserve. Continue reading
Jun 29 Obama, Rousseff aim to show they've moved past spy scandal By Darlene Superville and Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama and Brazilian leader Dilma Rousseff will aim to show they have smoothed over tensions sparked by a spying scandal, as they open two days of talks at the White House Monday. Continue reading
Jun 29 New rules could make it easier for Indian tribes to obtain federal recognition By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Obama administration is making it easier for some Indian tribes to obtain federal recognition, addressing a longstanding grievance of many Native Americans. Continue reading
Jun 27 Obama eulogizes Charleston shooting victims, sings 'Amazing Grace' By Julie Pace, Associated Press After a string of triumphs, President Barack Obama's eulogy for those killed in a South Carolina church massacre was supposed to bring an extraordinary week to a somber close. But something changed. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 4:59 Obama: Out of tragic killing of Rev. Pinckney, we find grace By PBS News Hour Clementa Pinckney, a minister and South Carolina state senator who was gunned down in his church, was laid to rest today, with President Barack Obama delivering the eulogy at his funeral. Hari Sreenivasan looks at how Rev. Pinckney was remembered. Continue watching
Jun 24 Watch 4:21 How Obama's fast-track authority came to pass By PBS News Hour The Senate gave final passage to the near-dead Trade Promotion Authority, which paves the way for a major international trade pact. To explore how it was revived, Gwen Ifill talks to political director Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Jun 24 Obama clears the way for hostages' families to pay ransom By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is clearing the way for families of U.S. hostages to pay ransom to terror groups without fear of prosecution, as the White House seeks to address criticism from those whose loved ones have been killed… Continue reading
Jun 23 More states, DC receive waivers on No Child Left Behind standards By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press The Obama administration is giving seven more states and the District of Columbia more flexibility from the requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind education law. Continue reading
Jun 23 White House to release hostage policy review Wednesday By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The White House on Wednesday will release its months-long review of U.S. policy for dealing with the families of American hostages. Continue reading
Jun 23 Trade bill clears Senate hurdle, at brink of final passage By Charles Babington, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's trade agenda has survived a crucial Senate vote and seems well-positioned to become law. Continue reading