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In Florida, Obama slapped for taking credit for guv’s job creation

Paul Bedard · July 25, 2013 4:00 am

President Obama's public approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since 2011 in recent weeks and his speech in Galesburg, Illinois, Wednesday showed signs of second-term weariness. (AP Photo)

Examiner Editorial: Signs of gathering second-term storms in Galesburg

Washington Examiner · July 25, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., is the second-youngest member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He says many people in his generation believe social change is more easily accomplished working in the non-profit sector than in government. (AP Photo)

Who can blame Americans for losing faith in their government?

Cal Thomas · July 25, 2013 4:00 am

Could Obama have been Trayvon Martin?

Ron Arnold · July 25, 2013 4:00 am

Federal personnel rules were waived for Obamacare hires

Mark Tapscott · July 25, 2013 4:00 am

EMERYVILLE, CA - JULY 17: Karen Dawal passes out information to job seekers during the East Bay's HIREvent on July 17, 2013 in Emeryville, California. Dozens of job seekers attended the East Bay's HIREvent where several employers were recruiting for a variety of public and private-sector jobs. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The economic story remains the same for Obama’s latest jobs pivot

Joseph Lawler · July 24, 2013 4:00 am

Harvard University Professor Larry Summers would be able to lecture Congress and the president on what needs to be done to spur economic growth. (AP File)

Larry Summers for Federal Reserve Chairman

Diana Furchtgott-Roth · July 24, 2013 4:00 am

Live streaming video: President Obama speaks at Knox College

Washington Examiner · July 24, 2013 4:00 am

Two conservatives â Sen. Mike Lee, above, of Utah and Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan â introduced bills in their respective chambers to wind down the agency, which uses taxpayer-backed loans and loan guarantees to help U.S. companies sell overseas. (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson)

The middle class or the middle men?

Mike Lee · July 24, 2013 4:00 am

Obama: ‘I’ve Got a Little Over 1,200 Days Left in Office’

Daniel Halper · July 23, 2013 12:02 pm

End the White House press briefing?

Brian Hughes · July 23, 2013 4:00 am

President Barack Obama addresses an Organizing for Action summit in Washington, Monday, July 22. The group was formed from Obama's 2012 re-election campaign with the express goal of backing his policy priorities. (AP/Cliff Owen)

Obama, Dem party leaders, urge supporters to help push fall agenda

Susan Crabtree · July 23, 2013 4:00 am