Share New York — The U.S. economy gained more jobs in March than any other month in the last three years, according to a government report released Friday. The Labor Department said the economy gained 162,000 jobs in the month, compared to a revised reading of a 14,000 job loss in February. That makes March [...]
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
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
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
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
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
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
Share WASHINGTON – New claims for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that layoffs may be easing as the economy slowly recovers. Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington — In a letter to congressional leadership on Tuesday, President Barack Obama did not explicitly advocate the use of reconciliation to passhealth care reform into law. Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington — President Barack Obama returned health reform to the front burner last week by releasing his own reform proposal and holding a bipartisan White House summit that gave his stalled top domestic priority a much-needed shove toward the finish line. Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington – Ten House Democrats indicated in an Associated Press survey Monday they have not ruled out switching their “no” votes to “yes” on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, brightening the party’s hopes in the face of unyielding Republican opposition. Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington – The White House called for a “simple up-or-down” vote on health care legislation Sunday as Speaker Nancy Pelosiappealed to House Democrats to get behind President Barack Obama’s chief domestic priority even it if threatens their political careers. Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington — After a day of debate and disagreement, President Barack Obama concluded Thursday’s unprecedented live talkfest on health care with the bleak assessment that accord between Democrats and Republicans may not be possible. Sphere: Related Content
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
Share Washington — President Barack Obama argued Thursday that a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s broken health care system is imperative Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington – The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to repeal the antitrust exemption currently granted to health insurance companies. Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington – The Senate on Wednesday passed a jobs bill that one senator described as “modest,” but one that Democrats hope will be the first in a series of attempts to jump-start hiring nationwide. Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington – The Obama administration on Tuesday threw its weight behind a bid to repeal an anti-trust exemptionprotecting health insurers Sphere: Related Content
Share Washington – Not long ago, Scott Brown (R-Mass.) was elected to the United States Senate and a nation rejoiced Sphere: Related Content
