GOP makes new round of shutdown threats
The administration wants passage of a short-term budget measure to allow for more time for negotiations on the budget bill and the payroll tax cut for workers.
New Obama immigration policy in Denver is test case for nation
The pilot is part of the initial implementation of the administration's new "prosecutorial discretion" guidelines for dealing with undocumented immigrants.
Environmentalists claim victory in Tar Sands fight
Obama acknowledged that the opposition to the pipeline had played a role in his decision.
White House holds first policy conference on African Americans
A recent White House conference on African American policy trumpeted the Obama administration's achievement in promoting programs beneficial to the black community.
Unions urge last minute calls to Senate today on jobs
The U.S. Senate will vote on the Rebuild America Jobs Act, which would immediately create jobs by putting $59 billion into infrastructure repairs.
Students: Obama loan relief plan good first step, more needed
Student activists say the president's executive order on the issue is not nearly enough to tackle the larger student debt crisis.
GOP votes to keep teachers and first responders unemployed
Twice in less than two weeks now, the GOP has killed attempts to put Americans back to work.
Martin Sheen, George Clooney call for more support for Obama
Sheen said, "Steady, steady: You're talking about a very special man," and continued, "I don't think he's getting a lot of help. He's done a great job."
Online petition shows wide support for jobs bill (with video)
Within hours of its online posting, hundreds had signed the petition, with over a thousand signatures the first day.
Chicago honks for jobs (with video)
During this week of action for jobs there are activities big and small all over Chicago.
