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White House Defends Obama’s Education Goals

By Geoff Holtzman on January 30, 2012

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is asked to elaborate on President Obama’s desire, one he articulated in his 2012 State of the Union address, to see all high school students graduate or stay in school until they turn 18.

By a Vote of 93- 2, STOCK Act Advances to Senate Floor

By Deanna Gillen on January 30, 2012

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Jon Tester (D-MT) led a phone conference Monday regarding the STOCK (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge) Act, first introduced on November 15, 2011, and was voted by a rare bipartison procedural vote of 93-2, later that afternoon. Personally endorsed by President Obama…

America’s Energy Resources

By Makeda Phillips on January 26, 2012

At 6am this morning the White House released a “fact sheet” detailing further information on President Obama’s plans to make the most of America’s energy resources. During the State of the Union onlookers were inspired by the powerful notion of America being built to last. Obama’s Blueprint for an America…

Congress Reacts To Obama’s State Of The Union Address

By Benny Martinez on January 25, 2012

Members of Congress give Talk Radio News Service their perspective on President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union address, offering insight into what lies ahead for the country’s legislative body while describing the biggest obstacles it will face.

Rep. Grijalva: Gabby Giffords Faces World Of Opportunities

By Justin Duckham on January 25, 2012

Listen to interviews done by TRNS correspondents with members of Congress following President Obama’s State of the Union address. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) tells TRNS that fellow Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords has a wealth of opportunities available to her, despite resigning from the House. (0:15)

Bill Cosby’s State of American Education Conference

By Makeda Phillips on January 24, 2012

Within the next few hours Bill Cosby is due to hold a telephone press conference concerning the “State of American Education” The topic of interest will be centred on educational options for children. Michelle Bernard, the president of the Bernard Center for Women, Politics and Public Policy will be moderating…

State Of The Union: The First Lady’s Box

By Makeda Phillips on January 24, 2012

The most highly anticipated guest list of the moment has been revealed by the White House; the guest list for the first lady’s box. The list includes guests such as Alicia Boler-Davis a plant manager at General Motors and Mahala Greer a student at the University of Colorado who welcomed…

State Of The Union: The First Lady’s Box

By Makeda Phillips on January 24, 2012

The most highly anticipated guest list of the moment has been revealed by the White House; the guest list for the first lady’s box. The list includes guests such as Alicia Boler-Davis a plant manager at General Motors and Mahala Greer a student at the University of Colorado who welcomed…

White House Adviser Previews State Of The Union Address

By Justin Duckham on January 24, 2012

Deputy National Economic Council Director Brian Deese tells TRNS what we can expect from both this evening’s State of the Union address and the coming year.

Boehner: State Of The Union Will Be Re-Run Of Last Three Years

By Benny Martinez on January 24, 2012

In previewing Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said that, based on what he’s read of the presidential speech, “we’re going to see a re-run of what we’ve heard over the last three years.