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Democratic strategist Al From: On Obamacare, good intentions aren’t enough

Former Clinton adviser says the problem-ridden program could damage the Democratic Birthday Celebration.

 
 

Obama pens letter to schoolteacher, says health care ‘wasn’t the smart political thing!’

A Texas schoolteacher who wrote a letter extremely crucial of President Obama’s health care legislation was stunned when the president himself wrote again defending his insurance policies however admitting that healthcare “wasn’t the good political factor!”

 
 

Defying China, U.S. aircraft fly over East China Sea without notification

Defying China, U.S. aircraft fly over East China Sea without notification

By using Phil Stewart and David Alexander WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two unarmed U.S. B-fifty two bombers on a training mission flew over disputed islands within the East China Sea with out informing Beijing, Pentagon officers mentioned on Tuesday, defying China's assertion of a brand new airspace safeguard zone in the […]

 
 

EU demands protection against U.S. data surveillance

EU demands protection against U.S. data surveillance

With the aid of John O'Donnell BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission called on Tuesday for new safety for Europeans under United States' regulation towards misuse of personal knowledge, in an try to preserve in test the U.S. surveillance published through former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. EU justice commissioner Viviane […]

 
 

Obama heckler has history of civil disobedience

A heckler who interrupted President Barack Obama’s speech on immigration in San Francisco says he spoke out as a result of his household has been torn apart by using U.S. immigration policy — and the administration has achieved nothing to lend a hand them.

 
 

Former White House chef dishes secrets from the kitchen at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

New book “Dining at the White House” shares stories and recipes from the president’s dinner table.

 
 

U.S. role in typhoon relief boosts new military deal with Manila

U.S. role in typhoon relief boosts new military deal with Manila

By way of Manuel Mogato MANILA (Reuters) – Emergency aid provided by using U.S. troops in areas devastated by way of hurricane Haiyan in the critical Philippines makes a robust case for the two allies to clinch a new defense force accord, Manila’s foreign minister said on Monday. The Philippines […]

 
 

Obama has leeway on Iran, despite U.S. lawmakers’ concerns

Obama has leeway on Iran, despite U.S. lawmakers’ concerns

Through Patricia Zengerle and Caren Bohan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican and Democratic U.S. senators on Sunday voiced skepticism about a nuclear deal reached with Iran however Congress regarded probably to present President Barack Obama room to see if the agreement works. The deal does not need to be ratified by […]

 
 

U.S. has eyes ‘wide open’ to risks on Iran deal: Kerry

U.S. has eyes ‘wide open’ to risks on Iran deal: Kerry

Through Caren Bohan and Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration insisted on robust safeguards in a nuclear care for Iran and has no illusions in regards to the dangers that the Islamic state might now not apply thru on its tasks, Secretary of State John Kerry mentioned on […]

 
 

Six powers clinch breakthrough deal curbing Iran’s nuclear activity

Six powers clinch breakthrough deal curbing Iran’s nuclear activity

With the aid of Parisa Hafezi and Justyna Pawlak GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran and six world powers clinched a deal on Sunday curbing the Iranian nuclear application in trade for initial sanctions reduction, signaling the beginning of a game-changing rapprochement that would scale back the danger of a much broader […]

 
 

Analysis: U.S.-Iran thaw starts to reshape Mideast power balance

Analysis: U.S.-Iran thaw starts to reshape Mideast power balance

By using William Maclean DUBAI (Reuters) – An interim global deal on Iran's nuclear program could tilt the stability of energy within the Center East in opposition to Tehran after two years of common revolts which have weakened leading Arab international locations. Sunday's settlement opens the way for a thaw […]

 
 

White House says 2015 enrollment for Obamacare pushed back one month

White House says 2015 enrollment for Obamacare pushed back one month

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration will ward off the open enrollment season for Obamacare medical health insurance in 2015 by means of a month to offer insurance firms more time to decide their rates, the White Home said on Friday. (Reporting through Roberta Rampton, Jeff Mason, Steve Holland; Editing […]

 
 

San Diego mayoral race set for runoff as a Democrat steps aside

San Diego mayoral race set for runoff as a Democrat steps aside

By means of Marty Graham SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Two San Diego metropolis councilmen, a Republican backed via the downtown establishment and a Democrat in the hunt for to change into the city's first Hispanic mayor, will compete in a runoff election early next 12 months to exchange disgraced former […]

 
 

Insurance commissioners raise concerns about healthcare fix with Obama

Insurance commissioners raise concerns about healthcare fix with Obama

Through Roberta Rampton and Lewis Krauskopf WASHINGTON (Reuters) – State insurance coverage commissioners informed President Barack Obama on Wednesday that his effort to stem a wave of insurance coverage cancellations because of his signature healthcare law could lead to greater premiums. Obama met with representatives from the National Association of […]

 
 

U.S. budget negotiators seek two-year funding deal: congressman

U.S. budget negotiators seek two-year funding deal: congressman

By using Richard Cowan and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. funds talks are aiming for a two-year deal that would end divisive fiscal showdowns that have plagued Congress considering 2011, whereas also easing the extreme throughout-the-board spending cuts that otherwise would be precipitated in 2014 and 2015, a Republican […]