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Apr 28

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An inside look at the Obama administration’s criminal justice reforms

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Top senators revealed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill on Thursday that includes changes to sentencing guidelines for some offenders and the creation of reentry programs for newly released prisoners. The move comes as the Obama administration is pushing its…

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Apr 06

White House to transfer $589M of Ebola funds to combat Zika virus

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Congressional officials say the Obama administration has decided to transfer leftover money from the largely successful fight against Ebola to combat the growing threat of the Zika virus.

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Feb 10

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Will a surprising Supreme Court move shake the Paris climate accord?

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The Supreme Court temporarily blocked major regulations, designed by the EPA, to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. The move, which has been called unprecedented, means that the Obama administration's rules can't go into effect until…

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Jan 23

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U.S. rolls out tighter Visa Waiver Program rules in wake of terror attacks

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As more radicalized foreigners join ISIS militants, U.S. officials this week tightened the Visa Waiver Program, which allows visitors from 38 countries to enter the U.S. for 90 days without a visa. This week, anyone from a Visa Waiver country…

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Jan 15

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News Wrap: Obama administration puts pause on new coal leases

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In our news wrap Friday, the Obama administration ordered a nationwide pause on new coal leases on federal land while the Department of the Interior reviews coal company payments to the government, as well as environmental effects. Also, Chicago Mayor…

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Jan 08

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News Wrap: Obama administration launches task force to counter extremism

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In our news wrap Friday, the Obama administration unveiled a new task force to revamp efforts on combating violent extremism at home. Also, President Obama vetoed a Republican bill that would have repealed the Affordable Care Act.

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Dec 07

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Assessing Obama’s speech and strategy on fighting terrorism

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President Obama set out in an address from the Oval Office on Sunday to reassure Americans about the fight against the Islamic State militant group abroad and protection from terrorism at home. Is the plan enough to keep Americans safe?…

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Nov 16

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How should the West battle the Islamic State’s shifting strategy?

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Nov 10

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News Wrap: Obama to seek Supreme Court approval on immigration authority

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In our news wrap Tuesday, the Obama administration will ask the Supreme Court to allow it to shield 5 million immigrants from deportation after a federal appeals court panel ruled against the president's executive orders on immigration. Also, the Senate…

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Nov 03

Senate blocks legislation to undercut EPA clean water rules

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Democrats have blocked a Senate bill that would have forced the Obama administration to withdraw new federal rules to protect smaller streams, tributaries and wetlands from development and pollution.

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