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Analysis: Obama's "green jobs" have been slow to sprout

Analysis: obama's "green jobs" have been slow to sprout (Reuters) – Three weeks ago, President Barack Obama stood in front of a sea of gleaming solar panels in Boulder City, Nevada, to celebrate his administration's efforts to promote "green energy." Stretching row upon row into the desert, … Read more on Chicago Tribune Obama says … Continue reading

'Buffett Rule' gets push from Obama, millionaires at White House

'Buffett Rule' gets push from Obama, millionaires at White House April 11 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama is intensifying his campaign for higher taxes on top US earners by casting the issue against Republican opposition as one of fairness and support for the middle class. Read more on Washington Post Romney's Reset: Hard choices as … Continue reading

Marco Rubio's autobiography reveals Mormon past

Marco Rubio's autobiography reveals Mormon past From vice-presidential shortlister to auto-biographer, Marco Rubio is gaining the type of nationwide attention that most freshmen US Senators only dream of. Late last year, Rubio announced he inked a book deal with Sentinel, an imprint of Penguin, … Read more on Kansas City Star Obama campaign co-chair tied … Continue reading

Does Obama blueprint reduce budget deficit fast enough? (+video)

Does Obama blueprint reduce budget deficit fast enough? (+video) US budget deficit, which has hit $ 1 trillion for four straight years, would fall to $ 900 billion in 2013, under Obama's budget blueprint released Monday. It is slated to keep falling, but even by 2018 would barely satisfy credit-rating firms. Read more on Christian … Continue reading

Even before Obama's 2013 budget gets to Congress, Republicans say it repeats …

Even before Obama's 2013 budget gets to Congress, Republicans say it repeats … WASHINGTON — The new budget that President Barack Obama is sending to Congress aims to achieve $ 4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade by restraining government spending and raising taxes on the wealthy. To help a weak economy, … … Continue reading