Apr 09 Obama calls for end to gay ‘conversion’ therapy for youth By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling for an end to psychiatric therapy treatments aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of gay, lesbian and transgender youth. Continue reading
Apr 08 Obama lobbies Congress on Iran; Dems seek changes to bill By Deb Riechmann and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Democratic senators are intent on changing a bill that would give Congress a say in an emerging nuclear deal with Iran — tweaks that could make it more palatable to President Barack Obama, who called two key senators on Wednesday… Continue reading
Apr 06 Obama: Iran talks part of broader foreign policy doctrine; ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is casting the Iran talks as part of a broader foreign policy doctrine that sees American power as a safeguard that gives him the ability to take calculated risks. Obama staunchly defended a framework nuclear… Continue reading
Apr 05 Tax refunds for many take hit or get bump from health law By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press As the April 15 tax deadline nears, people who got help paying for health insurance under President Barack Obama's law are seeing the direct effect on their refunds - hundreds of dollars, for better or worse. Continue reading
Apr 03 There’s only one state left before Obama hits all 50 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Utah, check. That means one more state to go for President Barack Obama to become the fourth president to hit all 50 states, according to the White House Historical Association. Continue reading
Apr 03 Obama’s quest for Iran deal set to collide with Capitol Hill By Julie Pace, Associated Press After securing a surprisingly broad and detailed framework for a nuclear agreement with Iran, President Barack Obama must now subject his signature foreign policy pursuit to the gauntlet of partisan American politics. Continue reading
Apr 02 Obama hails Iran framework as ‘historic’ understanding By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama heralded a framework nuclear understanding with Iran as a "historic" agreement and warned Congress Thursday against taking action that could upend work toward a final deal. Continue reading
Apr 01 Obama creates first sanctions program against cybercriminals By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press President Barack Obama on Wednesday authorized a new U.S. government approach to deterring cyberattacks: financial sanctions against malicious overseas hackers and companies that knowingly benefit from the fruits of cyberespionage. Continue reading
Mar 28 Pres. Obama encourages ‘take child to work day’ at White House By Associated Press President Barack Obama says the White House will open next month’s annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day to children whose parents don’t work in the building. Continue reading
Mar 25 Obama ready to sign bill revamping Medicare doctor fees By Alan Fram and Nedra Pickler, Associated Press President Barack Obama said Wednesday he's ready to sign "good, bipartisan" legislation protecting physicians from steep cuts in Medicare reimbursements and bolstering health programs for children and the poor as Senate Democrats seemed to soften their opposition to the package. Continue reading