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White House Accuses House Republicans Of Watering Down STOCK ACT

By Geoff Holtzman on February 8, 2012

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney tells reporters that House Republicans have weakened the STOCK Act, a bill designed to ban congressional insider trading.

Obama Congratulates Giants On Super Bowl Victory

By Staff on February 7, 2012

President Barack Obama called New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin Tuesday to congratulate him and his team for winning the NFL’s Super Bowl XLVI. ” The team’s victory was a testament to Coach Coughlin’s leadership and… his team came across with true grit and determination,” Obama said, according to…

White House Defends Obama’s Super PAC Reversal

By Staff on February 7, 2012

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney defends the decision made by the Obama campaign to allow members of the administration to represent President Obama at fundraising events hosted by the super PAC, Priorities USA.

Poll: Voters Back White House’s Birth Control Decision

By Staff on February 7, 2012

A majority of voters appear to side with President Obama in the face-off between the White House and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Obama: 2013 Budget Will Boost STEM Graduates

By Staff on February 7, 2012

President Barack Obama told young science fair participants Tuesday that his soon to be unveiled budget for 2013 will include programs that will boost the number of science, math, engineering and technology graduates.

Obama 2012 Pivots, Supports Super PAC

By Justin Duckham on February 7, 2012

The Obama campaign announced late Monday evening that they will bow to the political realities of the 2012 election cycle and support Priorities USA, a pro-Obama Super PAC.

Carney On Iranian Sanctions

By Staff on February 6, 2012

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney discusses new sanctions President Obama has authorized against Iran.

Obama To Host Leap Year Dinner For Returning Iraq Vets

By Deanna Gillen on February 6, 2012

President Obama will host a state dinner on February 29, honoring members of the armed forces who served in the Iraq War. Comprised of soldiers from all ranks and backgrounds, the dinner is “an expression of the nation’s gratitude for the achievements and enormous sacrifices of the brave Americans who…

White House: End Is Near For Syrian Leader

By Geoff Holtzman on February 6, 2012

The White House today defended steps President Obama has taken to encourage Syrian President Bashir Assad to cease waging violent attacks against anti-regime demonstrators.

Obama Orders New Sanctions, Hopes Diplomacy Will Defuse Iran Stand-Off

By Staff on February 6, 2012

President Barack Obama announced a far-reaching executive order Monday morning aimed at freezing all Iranian government assets accessible to the U.S.