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The movement worked hard to elect Barack Obama president and win Democratic Congress in the hope of new possibilities for law reform, health care, immigration reform, and end to Iraq war. ..…
it's 'a sad moment' justice department says core of affordable care
Timothy Jost, professor emeritus at Washington and Lee University Virginia said Trump administration is trying to persuade the court to do what it was unable to achieve Congress last year — essentially, repeal key parts of Obama health law.. ..…
supreme court ignored international law in upholding muslim ban –
Other political clients include nearly all Democratic members of the United States Congress. ... Since any of the wars you referred to were approved by Congress, We could say with 100% of certainty that Obama is a war criminal. . . . . . . . . ..…
many lower-income in gop say government should ensure health coverage
Just 15% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents approve of the health care law passed by President Barack Obama and Congress greater share says the government has responsibility to ensure health care coverage for all Americans.. ..…
support for 2010 health care law reaches new high
Currently, 54% approve of the health care law passed seven years ago by Barack Obama and Congress, while 43% disapprove, 503 adults.. ..…
‘us threat to syria declaration of war’
Bennet, a former US army psychological warfare officer, told Press TV on Tuesday that it is “quite a declaration of war before a declaration of war, because essentially what the United States has said is that ‘we’re not going to the United States’ Congress about this, we’re simply going to..…
children at core of immigration case says coalition
Supreme court to uphold lower court ruling that says the President Obama overstepped his authority when he instituted the. Obama issued DAPA order after congress failed to act on immigration reform even. ..…
the death of our treaties
Based on law and custom, of the past six decades especially, what makes Iran deal unusual is not that it was agreement, except that President Obama was forced to compromise and submit it to Congress for approval. 3.. ..…
has obama upheld the law?
Obama’s lawyers interpreted Congress’s 2001 authorization to use military force to apply not only to al-Qaeda but also to “associated forces”; but not every jihadist group is associated with al-Qaeda. ..…
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Congress grounded the Guantanamo military commissions in law in 2006. . . . . . ... Obama eliminated the CIA's separate interrogation regime. Congress should go a step further and explicitly bind the CIA's adherence to established and lawful techniques. ..…
supreme court to take up contraception issue
The committee and hundreds of thousands of Catholics have expressed their concerns to Obama and Congress about the mandate, .. ..…
once more into the snake pit
President Obama has not asked Congress for permission to attack Syria, as President Bush did before attacking Iraq. ..…
government funding scientific research worthwhile, americans say
Younger adults, ages 18 to 29, were much more likely than seniors to consider scientific research along with improving the educational system to be top priorities for Obama and Congress to address during this term. ..…
negative views of new congress cross party lines
Negative Views of New Congress Cross Party Lines . Republicans Want GOP Leaders to Challenge Obama More Often . ... The new Republican-led Congress is drawing harsh reviews from the public – including most Republicans. ..…
as u.s. embassy reopens in havana, a reflection on cuban relations
With the raising of U.S at American Havana, Cuba, the two nations are resuming diplomatic relations after severing of ties that lasted over half century. ..…
as growth stalls, unauthorized immigrant population becomes more
Obama reiterated in late August that he would prefer that Congress pass major legislation to overhaul the immigration system, but because Congress has not done so, he may take executive action on his own (White House, 2014). . ..…
the three leakers and what to do about them
The Bush administration instituted it and Obama maintained it. Fifteen federal judges on the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court—or FISA court—declared it lawful. ... In the end, the Obama administration, Congress, and the courts should all act to curb NSA spying. ..…
eight reasons to oppose obama’s (new) war
EARLIER THIS year, Congress passed an $8.7 billion cut in the food stamp program for the poor. ... Just last week, Obama asked the new Republican-dominated Congress for $5.6 billion in additional funding--not to repair parts of the social safety net, but for the Pentagon and State..…
commentary by james m. lindsay and rachael kauss of the council on
The perception of weakness could hurt Obama’s ability to persuade Congress to cooperate with his diplomacy toward Tehran. ..…
neocons want ‘regime change’ in iran – consortiumnews
Congress delayed a vote on the sanctions bill late March, ostensibly giving the Obama administration time to reach an iron-clad deal with Iran. ... For the neoconservatives who today have the upper hand in the Republican Party and in Congress, President Obama’s attempts..…
was turkey behind syria sarin attack? – consortiumnews
Congress, but hawks in the U.S. State Department were itching for a new war. . ... But Obama hesitated, first referring the war issue to Congress and later accepting a compromise brokered by Russian President Vladimir Putin to have Assad surrender all of his chemical weapons even..…
race and politics in the post-civil rights era
Thus, Obama's first high-profile campaign was an attempt to unseat Rep. Bobby Rush, a former Black Panther, from his seat in Congress in the 2000 elections. ..…
path to polarization: the party isn’t for you, america
The tiffs range from silly — like the conflict with Republicans last November over the date for President Barack Obama’s address on jobs to a joint session of Congress — to downright detrimental. ..…
the ndaa explained:
When Obama took office in January 2009, however, Congress’s attitude changed. Many members of Congress reacted negatively to Obama’s stated goal of closing Guantanamo, and, since that time, Congress has imposed various ever tighter restrictions on the release..…
obama:“before we are democrats or republicans, we are americans”
Obama:“Before We are Democrats or Republicans, We are Americans” . By: Michael McIntee | January 15, 2011 . . . ... As Congress returns to work, President Obama calls on members of both parties — and all of us — to debate our differences vigorously but to live up to the..…
section 4: congress and the political parties
At the start of Obama administration, 30% of Republicans had favorable opinion of Democratic Party. just 40% of Democrats today have positive view of Congress controlled by their own party's leaders.. ..…
gop blocking us inspections of russian nukes
President Obama’s Weekly Address Transcript And Captioned Video . . Captioned Video . . ... This week, Congress passed – and I signed into law – an essential economic package that will help grow our economy, spur businesses, and jumpstart job creation. . ..…
the religious makeup of the 111th congress
I'm still hoping Obama administration will give certain members of Congress the impetus and freedom to come out as non-theist without fearing the worst.. ..…
federal civilian workforce soars to 2.79 million after years of
When Congress and the Obama administration were unable to agree among themselves on how to meet the targets, that impasse triggered sequestration – or automatic across the board spending cuts – in March 2013. . ..…
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