Obama visits storm torn Alabama, orders federal help
President Obama on April 29 rushed to towns in Alabama slammed hardest by tornadoes.
Obama calls for tax hike for the rich
President Barack Obama laid out a "framework" that he said can reduce the federal budget deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years without slashing social services.
“Fired up” Obama begins 2012 campaign
President Barack Obama formally announced his reelection bid Monday, April 4, and followed that up with his first stump speeches of the season.
Obama outlines plan to reduce U.S. oil use
The U.S. can neither depend on foreign sources of oil nor will it ever produce enough on its own to cover its needs, Obama said.
Obama pledges “limited” U.S. involvement in Libya
President Obama defended U.S. intervention in Libya and promised to hand over leadership of the No Fly Zone and Libyan humanitarian efforts to NATO by today.
Nation's largest public college to offer free tuition
Miami Dade college will begin offering free tuition to local residents and discounted tuition to undocumented students.
Rally marks first birthday for Obama health care law
Chicago-area residents celebrated the one year anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act by President Obama, March 23, with stories of how the law helped them obtain affordable and quality health care.
8th anniversary of Iraq war marked with demonstrations
Anti-war demonstrations marking the 8th annivesary of the Iraq war took place on Saturday around the country.
Showdown in nation’s capital between “two budgets, two visions”
The Republican plan sets a dangerous precedent by rejecting revenue increases while proposing the largest single-year cuts in history.
Michigan scientists urge support for EPA
More than 160 scientists from major universities across Michigan this week urged support for the Environmental Protection Agency, calling the federal agency's role essential to protecting the public health.
