May 09 Obama angers labor groups by promoting Wal-Mart’s solar projects By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. -- President Barack Obama is showcasing Wal-Mart, often a target of labor groups and other Democratic constituencies, to promote advances in energy efficiency in his broader campaign to confront climate change. Obama on Friday was to announce… Continue reading
May 07 Health insurers report 80 percent of signees are paying their premiums By Erica Werner, Associated Press Health insurance companies are telling Congress that more than 80 percent of people who've signed up under the new health care law have gone on to pay their premiums. That's in line with what individual insurers have said on earnings… Continue reading
May 05 Democrats undecided on Benghazi attack investigation By Bradley Klapper, Donna Cassata, Associated Press House Speaker John Boehner announced that Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., would head a select committee on the response to the deadly Sept. 11, 2012, assault on the U.S. diplomatic post in Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other… Continue reading
May 04 U.S. pledges $30 million to Congo for democracy-building By Lara Jakes, Associated Press The United States is prepared to give Congo $30 million in aid for stability and democracy-building - but wants President Joseph Kabila to agree to step down at the end of his current term in office, U.S. Secretary of State… Continue reading
May 04 Watch Obama takes jabs at GOP, media at annual correspondents’ dinner By PBS News Hour In case you missed it, the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was Saturday night. And, as is the custom, President Barack Obama took playful shots at just about everyone -- including himself. Hari Sreenivasan has the highlights. Continue watching
Apr 26 In Asia, Obama carefully calibrates message to Beijing By Julie Pace, Associated Press President Barack Obama is hopscotching through China's neighborhood with a carefully calibrated message for Beijing, trying both to counter and court. Continue reading
Apr 26 Santorum undecided on 2016 presidential run By Philip Elliott, Associated Press The former Pennsylvania senator tells The Associated Press in an interview that he isn't ruling out a 2016 candidacy. Continue reading
Apr 12 In weekly address, Obama reiterates call for equal pay By Associated Press Obama says in his weekly radio and Internet address that it's an embarrassment that women earn less than men even in the same professions and with the same education. Continue reading
Apr 07 2016 contenders to hit the road By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: 2016 contenders making noise Democrats push equal pay Turning Koch into Bain Jobless benefits, Ryan budget to get votes 2016 is all around: The 2014 midterm elections may not have quite kicked into full gear… Continue reading
Apr 05 New poll indicates tough road ahead for Democrats in November By Associated Press The latest Associated Press-GfK poll holds bad news for President Barack Obama, but as the November elections draw closer, there are ominous signs for congressional Democrats as well. Continue reading