The storm victims, along with dozens of other activists, gathered in front of the White House, where they unveiled a petition featuring 280,000 signatures on it demanding that Obama “lay out a plan to tackle climate change.”
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WATCH: Official Says ICE Agents Can’t Do Their Jobs
National ICE Council President Chris Crane testified that morale at his agency is at an all-time low because officers are prohibited from arresting or deporting many of the illegal or undocumented immigrants they catch.
Boehner Blasts Obama On Budget, Sequester
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) today criticized President Obama for failing to present a budget for the fourth time in the past five years, while also insisting that the President needs to offer solutions to replace the looming sequester.
Cowher: Obama Wrong To Say He’d Discourage Son From Playing Football
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Bill Cowher took issue with President Obama’s remark that if he had a son, he’d “have to think long and hard” about letting him play football.
“Earned Citizenship” A Pillar Of Obama’s Immigration Plan
President Obama today outlined his vision for comprehensive immigration reform, saying that “now is the time” to tackle the historically difficult issue.
Obama To Nominate SEC Head
President Obama will announce today that he is nominating Mary White to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission.
No More Corporate Welfare
When Congress and President Obama came up with their beyond-the-last-minute deal to put off addressing the coming fiscal crisis, the Wall Street Journal turned the spotlight on a little-noticed, yet too typical aspect of Washington’s machinations.
Obama Ends First Term With Day Of Service
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama participated in today’s National Day of Service by visiting a nearby elementary school in the District.
GOP Will Allow Three-Month Debt Limit Extension
According to the plan, Congress must come together by the end of those 90 days to pass a budget that includes billions in spending cuts. Failure to do so would result in lawmakers not receiving their congressional pay.
Obama Unveils Major Gun Control Package
“This will not happen unless the American people demand it,” the president said.
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