Jobs bill blocked in Senate
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 18th, 2010 4:38 am by HL
Jobs bill blocked in Senate
The Senate effectively rejected a slimmed-down package of jobless benefits and state aid late Thursday, rebuffing President Obama’s call for urgent action to bolster the economic recovery.
United States – Government – Senate – Legislative Branch – Politics
Gulf oil spill puts industry-friendly Republicans in tight spot
Who says there’s no such thing as loyalty in politics?
Oil spill – Environment – Energy – Petroleum in the Environment – Spill Containment and Remediation
Obama faces gusher of criticism
President Obama has finally united the country. Everyone hated the speech. Now when I say “everyone,” I am talking about the people who pop off about public affairs for a living. It is entirely possible that many Americans thought the Oval Office address on Tuesday evening was a perfectly fine ap…
United States – Barack Obama – President – History – BP
Obama to order federal agencies to compile ‘do not pay list’
President Obama will order federal agencies Friday to establish a national “do not pay list” to prevent the government from paying benefits, contracts, grants and loans to ineligible people or organizations, according to senior administration officials.
Barack Obama – United States – President – Government – History
