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- 'Walmart moms': struggling but hopeful … and estranged from Congress
Two groups of 'Walmart moms,' a demographic studied by pollsters, gathered after the State of the Union address. Asked if politicians understand their lives, the answer was a resounding 'no.'
From preschool to high school, Obama seeking big progress in educationThis week the president announced ambitious plans for universal preschool access and high school curriculums tailored to the 21st century, but are Congress and the states interested?
State of the Union 101: How much in Medicare cuts did Obama put on table?Obama didn't offer as much in savings from Medicare cuts as did the Simpson-Bowles deficit reduction commission. But his State of the Union message outlined ways to shave a good chunk of change from Medicare costs. Here's how.
Immigration reform's tough call: illegal immigrants married to US citizensIllegal immigrants who want to legalize their status must leave the country for as many as 10 years to apply. That's too harsh on those who marry spouses who are US citizens, critics say.
- Immigration reform: how Republicans may gain more than Democrats, after all
Despite some conservatives' concerns about passing immigration reform, a small shift in the Hispanic vote toward the GOP could yield that party a sizable number of additional House seats, a report says.
- Obama's universal preschool proposal: Game-changer or federal overreach?
President Obama said in his State of the Union address that he will push for universal preschool. Advocates say the plan could be transformational, but critics say it's too ambitious.
- ‘Grand bargain’ on deficit reduction: RIP?
President Obama's State of the Union address did nothing to address the nation's long-term fiscal imbalance, say deficit hawks. But Republicans share the blame.
State of the Union 101: Nine Obama proposals that might create jobsA trade pact with the EU. Rebuilding roads and bridges. Innovation centers for manufacturing. Obama put forward a lot of proposals in his State of the Union address, but which ones will add the most jobs?
Obama urges a budget without brinkmanship. But can Congress stop the insanity?In his State of the Union address, Obama calls on Congress to reject manufactured crises as a way of doing its budgetary business. But with fiscal flash points looming, the temptations are powerful.
Why Obama's executive order on cybersecurity doesn't satisfy most expertsAn executive order can only set voluntary cybersecurity standards for firms running America's 'critical infrastructure,' such as power grids. But some say Obama should be doing more.
Rubio reaches for water – and now he's putting out firesRubio reaches for water during his State of the Union response Tuesday, but in the wake of the gaffe, the Florida senator has been displaying at least one critical political skill: good damage control.
State of the Union 101: Has Obamacare really slowed rise of health costs?The president's State of the Union claim that Obamacare has slowed the rise of health costs misses the fact that key provisions don't kick in until 2014 and that slower spending is related to a weak economy.
Immigration reform: Why many GOP lawmakers applauded Obama speechPresident Obama treaded carefully around immigration reform during his State of the Union message. Republican lawmakers took notice, with many appreciating his back-seat approach.
- Immigration reform: Why many GOP lawmakers applauded Obama speech
President Obama treaded carefully around immigration reform during his State of the Union message. Republican lawmakers took notice, with many appreciating his back-seat approach.
Ted Nugent slams State of the Union. Why did he rip GOP, too?Shock-rocker and gun rights activist Ted Nugent was expected to have words for President Obama's State of the Union message. The surprise was his criticism of Republicans, whom he said lack resolve to win against a 'ruthless' foe.
- What does the federal government do with your money? Take our taxes quiz.
It seems there’s no end of taxes – and of debate about what the federal government does with all the money it collects. Whether you’re wrestling with Form 1040 or baffled by the latest debate in Washington over the national debt, here's at least a little relief. Test your knowledge of America’s fiscal behavior with this quiz. It won't cost you a dollar or add a dime to the deficit – and what you don't know you'll learn from the included answers!
State of the Union: Obama and Rubio go head to head on the middle classIn the State of the Union and the GOP response, President Obama and Senator Rubio offer starkly different visions of how government can help (or hurt) the middle class – and those aspiring to join it.
- State of the Union: Obama and Rubio go head to head on the middle class
In the State of the Union and the GOP response, President Obama and Senator Rubio offer starkly different visions of how government can help (or hurt) the middle class – and those aspiring to join it.
President Obama's State of the Union address full textThe text of the State of the Union address as prepared for delivery by President Barack Obama, and provided by the press office of the White House.
- Rubio reaches for water, lights up Twitter
Rubio reaches for water: Marco Rubio took some ribbing after a short water break during the GOP response to the State of the Union address. Rubio reaches millions later, when he joins the Twitterfest with a tweet of his own. Updated: 11:30 a.m.
