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New EPA guidelines on soot: a political cloud for Obama?Forced by a federal court to act, the EPA issued new clean air guidelines lowering permissible levels of soot. The move was attacked by Republicans and industry leaders as harming the economy.
Why some illegal immigrants aren't celebrating Obama’s new policySome young illegal immigrants remain skeptical that President Obama's new policy, which could give renewable US work permits to 800,000 immigrants, will actually work.
DREAM deferred? Will Obama order make immigration reform harder?President Obama, acting without Congress, took steps to curtail deportations for young illegal immigrants. Republicans say the move could jeopardize prospects for immigration reform.
Romney bus tour: What's he hope to accomplish?Mitt Romney embarked on a bus tour Friday that is taking him to small towns in six of the nation's most important swing states from New Hampshire to Wisconsin.
Monitor BreakfastHaley Barbour chides Mitt Romney on immigration stanceWhile arguing that Romney was not as hard on immigrants as is claimed, former Mississippi Governor Barbour said at a Monitor breakfast that 'I would have a different policy' on immigration.
DREAM Act stalled, Obama halts deportations for young illegal immigrantsObama announced a policy directive to halt the deportation of young immigrants brought to the US illegally. With Congress sharply divided on the DREAM Act, the politically charged move should help the president with Latino voters.
Obama campaign gear: What to do when 'hope' isn't in fashion?At an Obama fundraiser this week, Vogue Editor Anna Wintour promoted a line of campaign gear by top designers. But in many ways it doesn't seem to square with the times.
Obama fundraiser at Sarah Jessica Parker's house: How'd it go?The $40,000-a-plate event chez Sarah Jessica Parker raised plenty of cash, but also raised eyebrows, feeding conservative criticism that the 'celebrity-in-chief' is out of touch with needs of struggling families.
Obama vs. Romney in Ohio: what dueling speeches were all aboutIn back-to-back speeches in different parts of battleground Ohio, Mitt Romney sought to cast President Obama as hurting business, and Obama sought to move past two tough weeks.
Obama in New York: What he'll discover at One World Trade CenterObama's visit to New York Thursday isn't only about the fundraiser hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker. He and the first lady will also be at One World Trade Center, which replaces the twin towers that fell on 9/11.
Monitor BreakfastRecall survivor Gov. Scott Walker extends half an olive branch to unionsWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, recall election behind him, says fight over collective bargaining was about money, not unions, and that 'right-to-work' legislation is something he is 'not going to do.'
Why isn't Flag Day a federal holiday?Flag Day, June 14, commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in 1777, and is celebrated by citizens across the nation. But it's not a full-blown federal holiday.
Obama's economic speech: What's he trying to accomplish?Reelection bids often play out as a referendum on the incumbent's first term. Romney is trying to make that the case. But Obama wants the focus to be on competing economic visions for the future.
Monitor BreakfastGov. Scott Walker to Mitt Romney: Channel your inner Ronald ReaganWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, at a Monitor breakfast Thursday, also reflected on a lesson from his own bruising recall battle: Talk about the problem first, then fix it.
What Jamie Dimon told Congress: four key pointsBefore the Senate Banking Committee, Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan's CEO, apologized again for the firm's $2 billion loss last month. Here are some nuggets from his two hours of testimony.
Why is Israeli President Shimon Peres getting the US Medal of Freedom?While it doesn't happen every year, it's not exactly rare for a foreign head of state or of government to be awarded the US Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award.
Monitor BreakfastCBO director: more eurozone turmoil would be 'bad news for US economy'Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf, at a Monitor breakfast Wednesday, said the challenges Europe faces now are 'larger than ever' and weighing on the US stock market.
What's Michelle Obama doing on Pinterest?First lady Michelle Obama launched her Pinterest page with 12 images – the latest effort by Obama’s reelection team to leverage her popularity as much as possible in Election 2012.
Michigan set to step in as Detroit nears financial collapseWith infighting paralyzing its finances, Detroit will run out of money before the end of June – likely forcing Michigan to step in 'with an outcome that neither side will find desirable,' say experts.
Is Ron Paul (maybe) getting ready to endorse Mitt Romney?Ron Paul's campaign website recently has featured pieces arguing that the 'mere act of endorsing' another politician (Mitt Romney or anyone) is not an abdication of libertarian principles.
