Obama Lays Out Immigration Plan, But Avoids Thorny Issues
The president endorsed the proposals unveiled Monday by a bipartisan group of senators. He called for a path to citizenship for the more than 11 million illegal immigrants. But he avoided issues such as how long those in the country illegally could be forced to wait before applying for citizenship.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Despite Bipartisan Beginnings, Immigration Overhaul Could Splinter GOP
If President Obama wanted to pick the perfect wedge issue to split the Republican Party, he could hardly have improved on a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws. Not that he has an ulterior motive in advocating for action on Capitol Hill. But it works out the same way.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
‘Path To Citizenship’ Part Of Senators’ Bipartisan Immigration Plan
Eight senators — four Democrats and four Republicans — are unveiling what they say is a comprehensive immigration overhaul. It would let undocumented immigrants with no criminal records get probationary legal residency if they pay fines and taxes. Full citizenship might come after other reforms.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama Administration Takes Gun Control Fight Outside Washington
With gun control legislation facing obstacles in Congress, the president’s political team is looking for support outside the Beltway. On Friday, Vice President Joe Biden held a roundtable discussion in Richmond, Va., with people who worked on gun safety after the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Some In GOP Want New Electoral College Rules
Republicans in states that President Obama carried are looking at proposals to change the way Electoral College votes are given out. If these changes had been in place nationwide in November, Mitt Romney might have won.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sponsors Of Assault Weapons Ban Hope Newtown Shooting Changes Minds
Gun control advocates acknowledged they’ll face big obstacles in Congress to a new ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. But they say the shooting last month of 20 schoolchildren in Connecticut could make a difference.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama’s Unfinished Business: Latin America
As President Obama starts his second term, host Michel Martin takes a look at his foreign policy agenda. She speaks with NPR’s Juan Forero about upcoming opportunities and challenges in Latin America — from drug trafficking, to changes in leadership, to the evolution of the U.S. relationship with Cuba.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Inaugural Trivia Quiz
How many presidents have chosen to affirm (rather than swear) to “faithfully execute the office … “? Try your hand at inaugural trivia.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama Takes Oath Of Office In White House Ceremony
Obama fulfilled the constitutional requirement to take the oath before noon on Jan. 20. He will repeat the oath in public on Monday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Don’t Be Fooled By New York; Gun Control Faces Long Odds In States, Too
If you didn’t know any better, you might think that even if new gun control proposals from President Obama become stalled in Washington’s gridlock, the states will rush in to fill the void. A few states might, but don’t expect a national trend.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
