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Barack Obama
So-called debt ceiling?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 14, 2013
President Barack Obama warned Republicans that not raising the "so-called" debt ceiling is "irresponsible" and "absurd." Wait a second... so-called?
Lew Treasury nomination would signal new budget-focused agenda
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Eve Troeh
Jan 10, 2013
In a few hours President Obama is expected to nominate White House Chief of Staff Jacob Lew as the next Treasury Secretary. He brings a very different type of experience to the job than current secretary Timothy Geithner.
Reports: Obama to nominate Lew for Treasury Secretary
Jan 9, 2013
Multiple news outlets are reporting that President Obama will put forth Jack Lew as his nominee to be the next Secretary of the Treasury in an announcement tomorrow.
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama voted most admired in 2012
Jan 3, 2013
As you look back at 2012, who did you most admire? Was it an Olympian? A musician? A business leader?
Up to the edge of the fiscal cliff
by
David Gura
Dec 31, 2012
All eyes on are on Washington as the deadline to the fiscal cliff is just hours away.
Short term wins could spell long term losses in fiscal debate
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Jeff Horwich
Dec 17, 2012
The process of pushing through those Bush tax cuts 12 years ago might seem like ancient history, but some say we could stand to go back in time and learn from it.
As U.N. meets on climate, U.S. blocks a European law
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Eve Troeh
Nov 30, 2012
President Obama signed a bill this week protecting U.S. airlines from an emission tax when they fly in and out of Europe. The EU's carbon tax is so unpopular, it's been suspended for all carriers for a year.
For public good, not for profit.
The science behind Obama's fundraising emails
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Kai Ryssdal
Nov 29, 2012
"Casual" and "frequent" seem to be the formula for campaign fundraising emails.
Obama tries a hashtag to avoid the fiscal cliff
by
Queena Kim
Nov 28, 2012
The Obama administration is using #My2K to raise awareness about middle-class tax increases.
President Obama attends economic conference in Cambodia
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Scott Tong
Nov 20, 2012
Today, President Obama is on his way back to the United States after several days in Southeast Asia. His most recent stop in the tour was in Cambodia, where he attended an economic conference.