Democrats Struggling for Consensus on Climate, Energy Bills
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 15th, 2009 4:31 am by HL
Democrats Struggling for Consensus on Climate, Energy Bills
Democratic allies remain at odds over provisions of a House climate bill and a Senate energy bill, even as congressional leaders and Obama administration officials are pressing to complete work on the legislation.
Uncertainty Over Election in Iran Leaves U.S. Balancing Diplomacy, Democracy
The confused aftermath of Iran’s presidential election is complicating the Obama administration’s planned outreach to the Islamic republic and underscoring the challenges facing the president’s new approach to the Middle East based on shared values and common interests.
Justice Department Turning Attention Toward Native American Crime Issues
Justice Department leaders, responding to pleas from lawmakers and community groups, are training their attention on efforts to reduce crime and substance abuse on land controlled by the nation’s roughly 560 Native American tribes.
Obama Under Pressure to Push Unpopular Tax on Health Benefits
The White House is caught in a battle within its own party over how to finance a comprehensive overhaul of America’s health-care system , as key Democrats advocate a tax plan that could require President Obama to break his campaign pledge not to raise taxes on the middle class .
White House Rides Herd on Diverse and Zealous Group of Sotomayor Supporters
Word went out from the White House even before the first rhetorical shots had been taken at Sonia Sotomayor : Keep your powder dry.