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Crunch time for Obamacare. Will it pass a major test?By Nov. 30, Obama administration officials have said, HealthCare.gov should 'work smoothly' for the 'vast majority' of Americans trying to sign up for new health insurance under Obamacare.
Why people feel free to heckle President ObamaWhile numbers are elusive, President Obama seems to be the most-heckled president in a long time – particularly from people on the left. Some might be trying to get him off script.
Obamacare website is supposed to work now. Is it ready for a surge in use?How the Obamacare website works is an important question, notably because the period between now and Christmas is expected to see a rush of enrollment by people who hope to have new insurance in place by Jan. 1.
- 'Obamacare' vs. 'Affordable Care Act': Does the name matter?
The Obama administration appears to again prefer 'Affordable Care Act,' whereas previously, the president had embraced the label 'Obamacare.'
On illegal immigration, more cities are rolling out a welcome matTucson, a longtime foe of Arizona's 'papers, please' law, is modifying how it enforces SB 1070 to join a national trend that suggests the pendulum is swinging on illegal immigration.
Another Obamacare delay: How big a blow?Small businesses in states that use HealthCare.gov now have to wait until November 2014 to shop for coverage online. The delay is not a game-changer, but it's another bit of bad news.
Obama vs. Karl Rove? New campaign finance proposal called a power grab.The Obama administration wants to rein in tax exempt 'social welfare' groups that channel huge amounts of anonymous money into politics. The change would appear to hit Republicans harder.
Is Obamacare on the rebound? Media turn to positive stories.Positive headlines are creeping into the news coverage of Obamacare, amid a Democratic counteroffensive and signs the program could be turning a corner. But tough tests lie ahead.
Obamacare polls: Support is dropping, but hasn't yet collapsedPolls show support for Obamacare has not fallen off a cliff, despite a failed rollout and concerns about users losing their insurance policies. But the trends are worrying for Democrats.
Republicans bash Obamacare but can't repeal it. What do they want?The Republican strategy is to talk about Obamacare all the time. If the rollout continues to stumble, Republicans could pick up some Democratic support. But the big prize is 2014.
Obama speaks at DreamWorks: How liberal is Hollywood?President Obama is attending several fundraisers in California. When tracking political money for a particular industry, it’s good to look at group contributions in addition to individual donors.
Obama tells heckler he can't halt deportations unilaterally. Is that true?During a speech on immigration reform Monday, President Obama was interrupted by a heckler telling him to stop deportations by executive action.
Iran nuclear deal 101: eight questions about what's in itHere is an explanation of the main elements of the deal struck to temporarily freeze the Iran nuclear program. Negotiations aimed at a final deal are to continue over the next six months.
Most Americans back Obama on Iran nuclear deal – for now, anywayPresident Obama faces a tough fight in winning congressional approval for the agreement worked out on Iran's nuclear capabilities. But polls show that most Americans favor that kind of deal.
Washington blows up: Has American politics hit an all-time low?The approval ratings of Congress, the Republican Party, and President Obama have now all hit all-time lows. And the Senate's 'nuclear option' is supposed to make things worse?
Obama must convince many Democrats as well as Republicans on Iran nuclear dealCongress strongly supports Israel, with many members pushing for tough sanctions on Iran. This is a challenge for President Obama trying to win support for the deal on Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Like Harry Truman, does Obama face a 'do-nothing' Congress?Congress has passed a record low number of bills and blocked a record high number of presidential appointees during the Obama administration. Neither party has benefited from dysfunction in Washington.
John F. Kennedy: Why books were a big part of his lifeJohn F. Kennedy was a voracious reader – mostly history, including Winston Churchill’s books, which helped shape his character. But he loved Ian Fleming’s James Bond spy novels too.
Obamacare delayed: Deadline to sign up for Jan. 1 start date is now Dec. 23Obamacare delayed: Americans now have eight additional days to enroll in insurance that starts Jan. 1. Insurers say processing could be a challenge, depending on how many people enroll on HealthCare.gov in the last few days.
Senate 'nuclear option': Within Democratic ranks, youth trumped experienceNewer members of the Senate's Democratic caucus are the ones who pushed, hard, on majority leader Harry Reid to change the rules to curb minority rights. When Democrats become minority party, will they rue choosing 'nuclear option'?
