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» In State of the Union, Obama takes fight to Republicans
President Obama welcomed a fight with Republicans in his second-to-last SOTU address Tuesday.
» Joni Ernst: Republicans feel Americans’ pain
“Rather than respond to a speech, I’d like to talk about your priorities,” Ernst said.
» With clock running out, Obama goes global on climate
The president pledged to take a leading role on international climate negotiations this year.
» Timothy P. Carney: Obama tilts the scales against stay-at-home moms
Obama is saying he values working parents more than stay-at-home parents.
» Obama’s speech sets awkward 2016 tone for Democrats
It’s unclear whether Obama’s hard-left turn will help or hurt his would-be successor.
» House GOP launches secure-borders bill
McCaul called the bill “the most significant and toughest border security bill ever set before Congress.”
» Editorial: Obama caves to Iran’s nuclear blackmail
The message should be clear: If Obama won’t stand up to Iran, Congress will.
» Republicans greet Obama SOTU with a big yawn
“[For Obama], to every problem his solution is: more taxes, more government.”
» Obama attacks ‘loopholes’ for wealthy, business
The president’s rhetoric was immediately criticized by the Republican lawmakers.
» 15 State of the Union quotes that require more government spending or mandates
The proposals would cost tens of billions of dollars that would have to be paid for by taxpayers.
» Republicans call foul as Obama soft-pedals Islamic terror, promotes Cuba concessions
President Obama again chose his words carefully when he spoke of the Islamic terrorist threat.
» Philip Klein: Obama ‘turns the page’ back to his 2008 campaign
The president promised to deliver generous benefits without noting the tradeoffs involved.
» Obama lays out plan for tuition-free community college
Obama proposed to “lower the cost of community college — to zero.”
» Liberal group says ‘Obama sounds like Warren’
Liberals were pleasantly reminded of Elizabeth Warren during President Obama’s State of the Union address.
» Watchdog: Medicare officials refuse to seek recovery of nearly $5 million in lost funds
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services overpaid hospitals by an estimated $4.6 million for returning patients.
