Obama’s protectionism problem
Less than two weeks into office, President Barack Obama faces a dilemma over protectionist provisions in a massive economic stimulus bill: Backing the measures…
Another nominee has a tax problem
Another of President Barack Obama's Cabinet nominees has run into tax problems.
This time it's former Sen. Tom Daschle, chosen to lead the…
Is Sarah Palin ignoring Alaska?
Driving home at night from her Capitol office, the leader of Alaska's House Democrats often passes the governor's white-columned mansion and wonders why more…
Obama has more ‘bad news’
In his taped Saturday address, Obama paints a bleak picture of the economy.…
‘Stew’ at next state dinner?
The White House faces a dilemma: How much pomp, under the economic circumstances?…
Obama team looks for opening in Iran
President Barack Obama is saying he wants a new, more open relationship with Iranian leaders.…
Obama Pledges Mortgage Help
President Barack Obama promised to help lower Americans’ mortgage costs with a new plan that would revive the financial system and “get credit flowing again.”
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Stimulus Plan Encounters Stiff Resistance in Senate
Senate Republicans and even some Democrats are pressing for big changes to the economic stimulus package the House passed this week.
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With a Swipe at Bush, Obama Acts to Bolster Labor
President Obama announced steps that he said would strengthen organized labor and thereby improve the lot of middle-class Americans.
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The Way We Live Now: Don’t Look Back
Why President Obama is not F.D.R. Or Kennedy. Or Lincoln. Or history.
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