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Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on "Meet The Press."

Lindsey Graham: Obama Done ‘Almost Nothing’ On Immigration (Video)

Share ch Washington — The lonely leader for immigration reform legislation among Senate Republicans, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, is chafing at what he views as the White House’s unwillingness to put political muscle behind the effort. Sphere: Related Content

With the Capitol in the background, farm workers from West Palm Beach, Fla., march and chant while attending a rally for immigration reform on the National Mall in Washington on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Thousands Descend On National Mall in D.C., Demand for Immigration Reform

Share Washington – Frustrated with the lack of action to overhaul the country’s immigration system, thousands of demonstrators rallied on the National Mall and marched through the streets of the capital Sunday, waving American flags and holding homemade signs in English and Spanish. Sphere: Related Content

Participants at an immigration rally in Orlando, Fl. in 2007.

Immigration Rally Scheduled For Washington On Sunday

Share Washington – Thousands of people are expected to pour into Washington for a Sunday rally demanding immigration reform, launching the first public battle over the issue since the announcement of a new bipartisan plan endorsed by President Obama. Sphere: Related Content

Immigration Reform would be based on an outline drawn by Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

Obama Backs Senators’ Immigration Overhaul Outline

Share Washington – President Barack Obama, facing criticism from advocates of immigration reform, pledged Thursday “to do everything in my power” to get immigration legislation moving in Congress this year. Sphere: Related Content

Democrat Charles E. Schumer of New York and Republican Lindsey Graham of South Carolina would co-draft the Immigration Bill.

Obama Looking to Give New Life to Immigration Reform

Share Washington — Despite steep odds, the White House has discussed prospects for reviving a major overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws, a commitment that President Obama has postponed once already. Sphere: Related Content

President Barack Obama.

President Obama to Meet With Key Senators On Immigration

Share WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to focus attention on immigration next week by meeting at the White House with two senators crafting a bill on the issue. Sphere: Related Content

A resident prepares to leave an earthquake-damaged building Monday, March 1, in Santiago.

Chile Moves to Stop Looting following Earthquake, Death Toll at 723

Share Santiago, Chile – Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said all emergency measures should be in place by Tuesday, three days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake destroyed large swaths of the central and southern parts of the nation. Sphere: Related Content

Scene from Chile following the devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the country.

Chile Quake Death Toll Passes 700 (Videos)

Share Santiago, Chile – The death toll from Saturday’s 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has risen to 708, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said. Sphere: Related Content

A tsunami wave

First Waves of Tsunami Arrive at Hawaii (Videos)

Share Honolulu, Hawaii – The first waves of a tsunami from a massive earthquake in Chile have hit the Big Island of Hawaii, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Sphere: Related Content

Scene from Chile following the devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the country.

Massive Earthquake Hits Chile, At Least 147 Dead (Videos)

Share Santiago, Chile – A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, killing at least 147 people and triggering tsunami warnings for the entire Pacific basin. Sphere: Related Content

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.)

Anthony Weiner: GOP Is ‘Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of The Insurance Industry’ (Video)

Share Washington – The Republican Party is “a wholly owned subsidiary of the insurance industry,” Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) charged on the House floor. Sphere: Related Content

Former Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin Considering 2012 Run; Defends Limbaugh’s Use of “Retard”

Share Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin didn’t cage her answer when pressed Sunday morning as to whether she would consider a run for president in 2012. Sphere: Related Content

President Barack Obama is applauded by Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine as he addresses the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

Obama Says He’s Not Giving Up On Health Care Reform

Share Washington – Just a year after celebrating Barack Obama’s inauguration, despondent Democrats on Saturday heard from their party leader who urged optimism in the face of Republicans’ strong challenge to their congressional dominance. Sphere: Related Content

President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Obama, Pelosi Face Democrats, Focus On Job Creation

Share Washington - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seized on the falling unemployment rate Friday as evidence of Democratic-led success in reversing the economic downturn. Sphere: Related Content

President Barack Obama

Obama Admits Health Care Reform May Die On Hill

Share Washington – No, maybe he can’t. President Barack Obama, who insisted he would succeed where other presidents had failed to fix thenation’s health care system, now concedes the effort may die in Congress. Sphere: Related Content

President Barack Obama, right, is hugged by Senate Majority leader Harry Reid of Nev., prior to addressing the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington.

Obama Prescribes Election Plans to Democrats: Lead

Share Washington – In a blunt election prescription for his own skittish party, President Barack Obama on Wednesday implored Democratic leaders to swing big, be honest with an angry public and expose any obstructionism by Republicans. Sphere: Related Content

President Obama speaking at the Senate Democrat retreat today

Obama to Senate Democrats: Finish The Job!

Share Washington – President Barack Obama made an emotional, public appeal to Senate Democrats on Wednesday to finish the job on health care reform. Sphere: Related Content

Celine Dion, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, Usher, Toni Braxton, Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges and others gathered for the star-studded chorus.

Iconic “We Are The World” Remade for Haiti

Share Twenty-five years after the all-star recording of “We Are the World” became a signature moment in celebrity altruism and pop-music history, a new collective of stars came together Monday at the same Hollywood recording studio to record a new version for Haiti earthquake relief. Sphere: Related Content

President Obama presenting his budget.

Pres. Obama Rolls Out $3.8 trillion Budget Proposal

Share Washington — President Barack Obama unveiled a multitrillion-dollar spending plan Monday, pledging an intensified effort to combat high unemployment and asking Congress to quickly approve new job-creation efforts that would boost the deficit to a record-breaking $1.56 trillion. Sphere: Related Content

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