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Obama calls for scaled-back ‘fiscal cliff’ package to ‘protect middle-class taxpayers’
Democrat and Republican lawmakers mulled their next move Saturday after leaving Washington for the Christmas holidays without an agreement on averting a year-end fiscal crisis that could lead to stiff tax hikes and drastic budget cuts. On Friday, US President Barack Obama urged lawmakers to pass a scaled-down tax package…
Obama tells Rwanda to end DRC rebel support
US President Barack Obama called on Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end all support for rebels in the conflict-wracked Democratic Republic of Congo, the White House said. The White House issued the strongly worded statement about the leaders’ call after Washington imposed sanctions on two top leaders of the M23…
Public awaits White House response to popular ‘Death Star’ petition
The White House has received a petition to “secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016,” and by the looks of it, will have to offer a response. The petition, created by a Longmont, Colorado man one month ago as of Friday, has over 27,000…
Republicans push for more spending cuts in fiscal cliff bargain
US President Barack Obama and Republicans waged a new spat over spending cuts Tuesday, as time ran short and little progress was evident towards ending a vexing year-end austerity and tax crisis. After days dueling over Obama’s demand for higher taxes on the rich, each side accused the other of…
WATCH LIVE: The Obamas light the White House Christmas tree
President Barack Obama and his family illuminate the National Christmas tree at the White House. Watch live video, courtesy of MSNBC, below: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
White House threatens NDAA veto over Guantanamo provisions
In an official statement released Thursday, the White House said it would veto the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2013 if it passed in its current form. The White House “strongly objected” to provisions of the annual defense spending bill that would limit the administration’s ability to move terrorism…
Boehner: ‘No substantive progress’ in fiscal cliff talks
The White House and Republican US lawmakers have made no headway in crucial talks on avoiding the so-called “fiscal cliff” of rising taxes and huge spending cuts, House Speaker John Boehner warned Thursday. “No substantive progress has been made in the talks between the White House and the House (of…
Obama wants fiscal cliff deal before Christmas
WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for a deal with Republicans before Christmas on averting a tax and deficit crunch that it is feared could pitch the economy into recession. Obama gathered middle class families at the White House to up his campaign for Republicans to join…
White House: Going over ‘fiscal cliff’ will ruin consumer spending in 2013
The White House warned Monday that American consumers will spend $200 billion less in 2013 if the looming fiscal cliff is not averted and automatic tax hikes are triggered across the board. The fresh warning came as US lawmakers return to work after the week-long Thanksgiving holiday with time running…
Watch live: Obama pardons the Thanksgiving turkey
President Barack Obama on Wednesday continued the long-running tradition of pardoning a Thanksgiving turkey at the White House, which began in 1963. This year the White House asked social media users to vote which turkey, “Cobbler” or “Gobbler” should be pardoned by liking their photos on Facebook. Cobbler won, with…
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