Obama set to sign jobs bill
The Senate passes the $17.6-billion package to help employers who hire and keep new workers, and to boost construction projects with the transfer of highway and mass-transit funds.President Obama is expected to sign into law Thursday the first significant job-creation measure passed by Congress since Democrats vowed this year to attack the nation's high unemployment rate.
Video: Obama’s Contentious Fox News Interview
President Obama sits down with Fox News’ Bret Baier to discuss his healthcare reform bill. Obama describes their conversation as “a little frustrating.” Watch a clip from their contentious interview.
Video: Hard Sell for Health Reform
President Obama has lobbied House Democrats who are still undecided over an impending vote concerning health care reform legislation. Nancy Cordes reports.
Video: Kucinich: Yes to Health Care Bill
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) announced his House vote for President Obama’s health care reform bill.
Jobs bill headed to Obama’s desk
The Senate passes a $17.6-billion measure meant to spur job growth through targeted employer exemptions and credits.
The Senate today passed by a 68-29 margin a $17.6-billion measure intended to spur hiring nationwide, sending the bill to the White House for the president’s expected signature.
Kucinich reverses, says he’ll vote for healthcare bill
Rep. Dennis Kucinich, a Democrat who has been critical of the president’s healthcare plans for not going far enough, announced Wednesday that he will vote for the House’s final bill — offering leaders in that chamber their first switch from a “no” to a “yes” as a key vote nears this week.
Levi Johnston Child Support $1,750 a Month
Figure is 20 Percent of the Income of Bristol Palin’s Ex
Opinion: Try terrorists in court
Suppose that shortly after 9/11, when it became clear that Osama bin Laden and other members of al Qaeda were responsible for the attacks, President Bush had made the following announcement:
Hawaii Weighs Law to Defy Obama “Birthers”
State Lawmakers Seek Legal Ability to Ignore Constant Requests for Proof of President’s American Birth
Musher wins fourth straight Iditarod
Alaskan musher Lance Mackey has won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and set an Iditarod record for most consecutive wins, according to race officials. Mackey, 39, of Fairbanks has dominated the sport in recent years and is the 2007-2010 Iditarod champion.
