Tag: Barack Obama

In March of 2012, HUD suddenly shifted away from the use of competitive bidding for awarding Section 8 contracts and began using funding mechanisms which were more like grants. (Flickr)

HUD poised to end Obama’s illegal Section 8 housing grant scheme

Todd Shepherd · August 7, 2017 4:01 am

Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican, signed a bill into law on Friday designating Aug. 4 as officially "Barack Obama Day." (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

‘Barack Obama Day’ is official holiday in Illinois

John Siciliano · August 6, 2017 9:10 pm

"People did stand up, but not enough," he said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Jeff Flake: ‘I wish we as a party had stood up’ to the birther movement

John Siciliano · August 6, 2017 2:41 pm

At a recent public meeting, a number of birders pressed their concerns that the $30 million Tiger Woods golf center tied to the development of the Obama Center would ward off millions of migratory birds that stop in the borough of Jackson Park, the Chicago Tribune reported. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Energy and Environment

Obama Center stokes the ire of bird enthusiasts: Report

John Siciliano · August 5, 2017 5:55 pm

President Trump is spending part of the day at his New Jersey golf club on Saturday -- his 45th trip to one of his golf properties since taking office in January. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Trump makes 45th visit to golf property since taking office

Mandy Mayfield · August 5, 2017 4:07 pm

It reflects our unhealthy fealty towards former public officials. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

Beltway Confidential

It’s not President Barack Obama’s birthday; it’s former President Barack Obama’s birthday

Tom Rogan · August 4, 2017 6:45 pm

Bill Clinton wishes Obama happy birthday, reminds everyone of his love of balloons

Leah DePiero · August 4, 2017 6:35 pm

The Aug. 5, 2015, mine disaster spilled 3 million gallons of heavy-metal-laced sludge into Animas River tributaries that flowed through Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, file)

Energy and Environment

EPA’s Scott Pruitt scolds Obama on Gold King Mine spill’s two-year anniversary

John Siciliano · August 4, 2017 5:39 pm

The two world leaders had a heated discussion about an agreement made by former President Barack Obama for the U.S. to accept refugees from Australian detention centers. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull defends ‘warm,’ ‘enduring’ relationship with Trump after transcripts leaked

Melissa Quinn · August 4, 2017 4:39 pm

Who Gets Credit for the Good Jobs Report?

Tony Mecia · August 4, 2017 2:57 pm

The former Democrat's switch to the Republican Party gives the GOP 34 governorships, the highest number it has controlled since the early 1920s. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

Beltway Confidential

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is switching parties; here’s why

Michael Barone · August 3, 2017 9:38 pm

Facing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, former President Barack Obama first reacted with boredom, then with mild sanctions, then with moderate sanctions. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Beltway Confidential

No, New York Times, Trump is not responsible for Obama’s Russia mistakes

Tom Rogan · August 3, 2017 7:07 pm