Jun 02 Court supports EPA decision on smog pollution limits By Associated Press A federal appeals court says the Environmental Protection Agency complied with the law in deciding which areas of the country failed to meet federal limits on smog-forming pollution. Continue reading
May 24 U.S. officials concerned about Iraq’s ‘will to fight’ after Ramadi By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press The Islamic State group's takeover of the Iraqi provincial capital Ramadi has prompted criticism from Defense Secretary Ash Carter and raised new questions about the Obama administration's strategy to defeat the extremist group. Continue reading
Apr 16 Federal judges cast doubt on challenge to Obama administration’s plan for climate change By Sam Hananel, Associated Press Two out of three judges on a federal appeals court panel expressed doubts Thursday about a legal challenge to the Obama administration's far-reaching plan to address climate change. Continue reading
Apr 13 New offshore drilling rules proposed as fifth anniversary of Deepwater Horizon disaster nears By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A week shy of the fifth anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Obama administration proposed new regulations Monday aimed at strengthening oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment and ensuring that out-of-control wells can be sealed in… Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 5:30 What new federal fracking rules mean for the oil and gas industry By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 6:56 Obama White House keeping more secrets than any before By PBS News Hour Despite a pledge to deliver the most open and transparent administration in U.S. history, some say that the Obama White House has fallen short on that promise, with harsh punishments for high-profile whistleblowers and a record number of Freedom of… Continue watching
Mar 18 Obama administration sets new record for withholding FOIA requests By Ted Bridis, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration set a record again for censoring government files or outright denying access to them last year under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press. Continue reading
Mar 01 Kerry to Netanyahu: Give U.S. ‘benefit of the doubt’ on Iran nuclear talks By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday tried to calm tensions with Israel before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's congressional address, yet insisted the Obama administration's diplomatic record with Iran entitles the U.S. to "the benefit of the doubt" as negotiators… Continue reading
Feb 26 Susan Rice and Samantha Power to attend AIPAC conference By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a move that may ease — or exacerbate — spiraling tensions with Israel over a potential Iran nuclear deal, the White House has decided against snubbing America's leading pro-Israel lobby and will send President Barack Obama's national… Continue reading
Feb 19 White House economic report pushes for higher wages to combat stagnation By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's top economists say that even as the U.S. has managed to kick start a lasting and growing recovery, modest wage gains are far from making up for decades of paycheck stagnation for middle-class workers. Continue reading