US GOVERNMENT
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and lack of evidence to date of wrongdoing close to the Oval Office.By David Espo, AP Special Correspondent , May 18, 2013
Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the investigation into the IRS' targeting of conservative political groups widens, House Speaker John Boehner says he has a question: "Who's going to jail over this scandal?"By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press , May 15, 2013
House panel set to OK cut in food stamp program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Agriculture Committee is considering a five-year farm bill that would make small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press , May 15, 2013
2013 deficit estimate lowered to $642 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The budget deficit for the current year is projected to come in well below what was estimated just a few months ago, a development that could further curb the already slowing momentum for a budget pact this year.By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Farm bill: Still a little something for everyone
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a massive five-year farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers.By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Obama, in Texas, presses middle-class jobs agenda
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Offering a more upbeat view of the economy, President Barack Obama resurrected his jobs proposals Thursday, advancing modest initiatives as he pushed for action on more ambitious efforts that face resistance from congressional Republicans. "We're poised for progress," he declared.By Darlene Superville, Associated Press , May 09, 2013
Senate passes bill letting states tax online sales
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping — for many a largely tax-free frontier — to state sales taxes.By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press , May 06, 2013
Obama administration simplifies health care form
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first draft was as mind-numbing as a tax form. Tuesday the Obama administration unveiled simplified application forms for health insurance benefits coming next year under the federal health care overhaul.By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press , April 30, 2013
Congress approves bill to end delays in flights
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress hurried to approve legislation Friday that will end the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers.By David Espo, AP Special Correspondent , April 26, 2013
Piece-by-piece on immigration in House
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans will take on the immigration issue in bite-size pieces, shunning pressure to act quickly and rejecting the comprehensive approach embraced in the Senate, a key committee chairman said Thursday.By Erica Werner, Associated Press , April 25, 2013
Obama: Budget not 'ideal' but has 'tough reforms'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says his soon-to-be released budget, already criticized by friends and foes, is not his "ideal plan" but offers "tough reforms" for benefit programs and scuttles some tax breaks for the wealthy.By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press , April 06, 2013
Veterans fight changes to disability payments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veterans groups are rallying to fight any proposal to change disability payments as the federal government attempts to address its long-term debt problem. They say they've sacrificed already.By Kevin Freking, Associated Press , March 30, 2013
Obama's charm campaign: High marks, no concessions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over dinner at a fancy hotel a few blocks from the White House, Republican senators wanted to know if President Barack Obama would support a gradual increase in the age of eligibility for Medicare, set at 65 since the program's inception more than four decades ago.By David Espo, AP Special Correspondent , March 16, 2013
GOP seeks to smooth roughest cuts, avert shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans controlling the House are moving to take the roughest edges off across-the-board spending cuts that are just starting to take effect.By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press , March 05, 2013
Obama to urge court to overturn gay marriage ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is asking the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage and take a skeptical view of similar bans across the country.By Julie Pace and Mark Sherman, Associated Press , February 28, 2013
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