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After surviving a shaky legislative birth, significant public opposition, and legal challenges that went all the way to the US Supreme Court, President Obama’s signature achievement, comprehensive health-care reform, went into effect in 2014.
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Monitor BreakfastCompanies yearn for US debt-reduction plan, says Business Roundtable leaderWith no plan to get US debt under control, Congress and President Obama are lagging in the business community's view, says Business Roundtable President John Engler.
Trayvon Martin case: Is hoodie a symbol of menace or desire for justice?Protesters are donning hoodies in rallies calling for an arrest in the Trayvon Martin case, but others say that wearing a hoodie in the wrong neighborhood puts minority kids at risk.
Roy Williams and North Carolina come up short vs. Kansas in NCAA tournamentRoy Williams once led Kansas to the NCAA Final Four. The Tar Heels head coach has also won a pair of national titles with his alma mater, but games against KU will always affect Roy Williams.
The Paul Ryan 2012 budget: What he learned in 2011The Paul Ryan 2011 budget sounded like a graduate thesis on statistical steroids. Paul Ryan's 2012 budget is an 80-page campaign commercial.
Obama health reform law goes on trial amid deeply split public opinionPublic opinion polls on Obama's health reform law are murkier than Republican leaders claim. True, a majority of the public sees the individual mandate as unconstitutional, but Americans like many of its other provisions.
Trayvon Martin hoodie and Skittles rallies spread across nationFrom Atlanta to Seattle, rallies were held this weekend calling for justice in the Trayvon Martin case. More Trayvon Martin rallies are planned for today.
Interview: Amb. Ryan Crocker warns against war fatigue in AfghanistanRyan Crocker, US ambassador to Afghanistan, sees progress amid an extended 'rough' patch in relations. He also cautions against quitting Afghanistan too soon, citing Al Qaeda. 'If we decide we're tired, ... they'll be back.'
Sgt. Robert Bales: His wife says 'he loves children'In a Today Show interview Monday, Karilyn Bales says it's 'unbelievable' that her husband would kill 17 Afghan civilians, including nine children. Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is charged with premeditated murder.
Tiger Woods: With Bay Hill win, is he ready for another Masters?Tiger Woods got his first PGA win since 2009. His career total is now 72 PGA victories, one short of Jack Nicklaus. Is Tiger Woods ready for Augusta?
Why Rick Santorum could lose in Pennsylvania, his home stateRick Santorum is leading in Pennsylvania polls now. But Pennsylvania fits the profile of states that Mitt Romney has won.
Helicopter parents force end to Easter egg huntAn annual Easter egg hunt in Colorado was canceled this year. Parents jumped in and helped kids gather chocolate eggs last April, said the sponsors.
‘Mad Men’ fans count down to tonight’s fifth season premierWill ‘Mad Men’ protagonist Don Draper’s dark secret come to light? Will Peggy Olson keep breaking sexist barriers? Can Roger Sterling keep ‘living like he’s on shore leave?’ And will Pete and Trudy ever dance the Charleston again?
Trayvon Martin case: US could bring hate crime charge against George ZimmermanThe Justice Department could bring a hate crime charge against George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin if there is sufficient evidence the slaying was motivated by racial bias.
A Bush-era victory in culture wars: faith-based initiativesDespite federal budget cuts, faith-based initiatives appear to be a Bush victor in the culture wars. Experts say its legacy is that it overcame the cultural resistance to using religious organizations as part of social service delivery.
Louisiana primary keeps Santorum’s hopes alive as Gingrich, Paul fadeRick Santorum led front-runner Mitt Romney by a wide margin in Louisiana’s primary election. But the results did little to close the delegate gap, and upcoming primaries favor Romney.
Two formidable lawyers to spar at Supreme Court over health care reform lawTwo attorneys will handle the lion's share of the arguments before the Supreme Court in the Obama health care reform case. In one corner, US Solicitor General Donald Verrilli. In the other, the indomitable Paul Clement.
Santorum beats Romney in LouisianaHis victory in Louisiana gives Rick Santorum bragging rights, but it does not change the overall dynamics of the race. He still dramatically lags behind Mitt Romney in the hunt for delegates.
US says Sgt. Bales split Afghan killing spreeInvestigators believe the soldier accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians split the slaughter into two episodes, returning to his base after the first attack and later slipping away to kill again.
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Obama embraces ‘Obamacare’Ever since he launched it, President Obama’s health care reform program has been slammed by its critics as 'Obamacare'. Now Obama's reelection campaign has adopted the term.
