All posts tagged "Obama Administration"
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The Trump Doctrine: Let the Pentagon Handle It
Trump's military philosophy is drastically different than Obama's.
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A Look Back at the Obama Administration’s Environmental Legacy
Will Obama be remembered as one of the top environmental presidents?
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Obama Moves to Prevent Trump from Enacting Muslim Registry
He dismantled a visitor registry that hasn't been used in over five years.
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SCOTUS to Weigh in on Transgender Bathroom Access
Will this affect trans youth around the country?
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$400 Million Payment to Iran Connected to Hostage Release, State Dept. Says
But they stopped short of calling it ransom.
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Obama Administration to Extend Pell Grants to 12,000 Inmates
It represents a pivot toward a rehabilitative-based correctional system.
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Jordan Officials Sold U.S. Supplied Weapons on Black Market
The weapons were meant to arm Syrian rebel groups.
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People Are Suing Their Governments for Contributing to Climate Change
Will lawsuits finally force countries to act?
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The Drone Papers: The Intercept Releases Massive Report on America’s Use of Drones
This really isn't good.
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Combatting Cyber Attacks: Will Congress Adopt Obama’s Plans?
What can be done to stop hacking?
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Obama Proposes New Nursing Home Regulations
What's the latest with nursing home care and why hasn't it been updated in decades?
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Will Internet Access in Public Housing Bridge the Digital Divide?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of internet?
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Power Plants and Carbon Pollution: What Can the EPA Do?
What's next on the EPA's agenda to curb American carbon emissions?
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NSA’s Surveillance of Americans’ Phone Conversations Ruled Illegal
A three judge panel ruled that the NSA's surveillance of phone data is illegal and not authorized by...
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New Education Initiative to Provide Free E-Books For Low-Income Students
A new initiative between the government and book publishers will provide $250 million of e-books to low-income students.
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Obama Lashes Out at Senate Over Loretta Lynch Confirmation Hold Up
Loretta Lynch's attorney general nomination has languished in the Senate for six months. What is the GOP doing?
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Beijing Knows How to Curb Its Air Pollution, So Why Doesn’t Texas?
Texas has the worst air pollution in the country; why won't its politicians fix the problem?
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Netanyahu’s Speech Shows Israel Isn’t Always a Bipartisan Issue
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to Congress today but many Democratic reps sat it out, proving that Israel isn't...
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College Tuition Elimination Plan Aims to Fill Skilled Jobs Mismatch
Obama's community college tuition elimination plan aims to put more Americans to work with less student debt.
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The CIA: How to Get Away With Torture
The U.S. has a chance to hold up the ideals it espouses to other nations: freedom, democracy, right...
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New Federal Pilot Program Aims to Deter Homegrown Jihadists
Our government has started a pilot program in three cities: Los Angeles, Boston, and Minneapolis.
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Debating Minimum Wage in America
The minimum wage was first created to ensure that workers are protected from being underpaid for their work;...
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Elephant Ivory Poachers May Have a New Friend in the NRA
If we don't do something soon, elephants may be instinct within our lifetime.
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America, Sarah Palin Has Her Own TV Channel
Sarah Palin is fed up with the Liberal Media bias and is doing something about it. She started...
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Obama Administration Struggles with Judicial Nominees
Two big fights are happening between the White House and the Senate over judicial nominees. Well, that’s nothing...
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Syrian Embassy in US Shut Down
Update 1:45pm: This shouldn’t affect the Syrian ambassador to the United Nations, although he has required to stay within...
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Big Changes to Guantanamo Bay
One of the promises that Obama made on the campaign trail during his first election in 2008 was...
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Samsung Ban Upheld: Why Apple Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Apple recently requested an import ban against a few of Samsung’s products, including their smartphones and tablets. I...
