5 things greens still want from Obama

The Hill5 things greens still want from ObamaThe HillTo top off November, the administration unveiled a long-delayed proposal to revamp the air quality standards for ground-level ozone, a smog-causing pollutant. Greens though aren't satisfied. Here are five actions environmentalists expect Obama to ...

With Congress Gone For Thanksgiving, Obama Unveils Plans For Thousands of ...

IJ ReviewWith Congress Gone For Thanksgiving, Obama Unveils Plans For Thousands of ...IJ ReviewDespite being touted as the “most transparent administration in history,” the Obama administration has a habit of hiding legislative and regulatory decisions in the midst of popular controversy and when everyone is distracted by the hustle and bustle ...

Immigration Reform 2014: Will Obama's New Immigration Enforcement Plan Fix ...

International Business TimesImmigration Reform 2014: Will Obama's New Immigration Enforcement Plan Fix ...International Business TimesDeportation relief remains the most far-reaching and politically sensitive part of Obama's executive action package unveiled last week. But the end of Secure Communities, the widely criticized federal ... “This is the most significant step forward [in ...

Obama launches 'green' train plan for Mexico

WND.comObama launches 'green' train plan for MexicoWND.comOne day before President Obama announced his independent action allowing illegal aliens to roam the U.S., his administration separately launched a plan to ensure Mexicans who stay in their own country will transport goods in environmentally friendly ...

Wallace Corners Cruz: You Would Hold Up AG Confirmation over Immigration ...

MediaiteWallace Corners Cruz: You Would Hold Up AG Confirmation over Immigration ...MediaiteFox News Sunday host Chris Wallace cornered Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on his proposed plan to pressure the Obama administration over the recently announced executive action on immigration, seeming to wonder if Cruz had really thought out his idea for the ...

Federal contracts ndash; and money ndash; lag in NM

Albuquerque JournalFederal contracts ndash; and money ndash; lag in NMAlbuquerque JournalMeanwhile, the State Smart website unveiled last month by the National Priorities Project pegged the total federal contract number in New Mexico in 2013 (the last year analyzed) at $6.8 billion. ... Because the federal government can't paint an ...

Obama: From 'deporter in chief' to 'gracias'

The AdvocateObama: From 'deporter in chief' to 'gracias'The AdvocateThe president unveiled expansive executive actions on immigration Thursday night to spare nearly 5 million people in the U.S. illegally from deportation, setting off a fierce fight with Republicans over the limits of presidential powers. MARICOPA ...

How to Check the President

National Review OnlineHow to Check the PresidentNational Review OnlinePresident Obama last night unveiled an executive order that suspends the deportation of as many as 5 million illegal aliens — almost half of the estimated 11 million persons illegally present in the United States — for the remainder of his term of ...

Obama spurns GOP with expansive immigration orders

Clarksville Leaf ChronicleObama spurns GOP with expansive immigration ordersClarksville Leaf ChronicleWASHINGTON – Spurning furious Republicans, President Barack Obama unveiled expansive executive actions on immigration Thursday night to spare nearly 5 million people in the U.S. illegally from deportation and refocus enforcement efforts on "felons, not ...

Obama unveils expansive immigration orders

Great Falls TribuneObama unveils expansive immigration ordersGreat Falls TribuneStill, Obama's actions and the angry Republican response could largely stamp out prospects for Congress passing comprehensive immigration legislation under the current administration, ensuring that the contentious debate will carry on into the 2016 ...

Obama Defends Immigration Action

Voice of AmericaObama Defends Immigration ActionVoice of AmericaPresident Barack Obama addressed a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, about his executive action on immigration. ... As proof, the House on the same day filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration over his earlier signature health care reform legislation.

Obama unveils immigration plan

wreg.comObama unveils immigration planwreg.comWASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama is ordering the most sweeping overhaul of the immigration system in decades, despite Republican claims he is acting illegally by moving unilaterally to shield five million undocumented immigrants. ... In moves ...

President Obama Unveils Immigration Overhaul Plan

10TVPresident Obama Unveils Immigration Overhaul Plan10TVStill, Obama's actions and the angry Republican response could largely stamp out prospects for Congress passing comprehensive immigration legislation under the current administration, ensuring that the contentious debate will carry on into the 2016 ...

On immigration, a tale of two presidents Obama: We'll deport felons, not families

CNNOn immigration, a tale of two presidents Obama: We'll deport felons, not familiesCNNSo, more than 500 days since the Senate passed a bipartisan immigration bill, Obama unveiled his plan to go it alone. ... Senior administration officials confided that Obama signed off on the final details of the plan when he got back from Asia this week.

Obama unveils immigration plan, infuriating GOP

The ColumbianObama unveils immigration plan, infuriating GOPThe ColumbianWASHINGTON — Spurning furious Republicans, President Barack Obama unveiled expansive executive actions on immigration Thursday night to spare nearly 5 million people in the U.S. illegally from deportation and refocus enforcement efforts on “felons ...

Obama poised to issue immigration reprieve for millions

San Francisco ChronicleObama poised to issue immigration reprieve for millionsSan Francisco ChronicleWASHINGTON — Blaming Congress for inaction on immigration reform, President Obama will unveil a long-expected executive order Thursday that could legalize millions of undocumented immigrants, igniting a showdown with congressional Republicans who ...

Obama will unveil immigration order Thursday night; Texas Republicans pre ...

Dallas Morning News (blog)Obama will unveil immigration order Thursday night; Texas Republicans pre ...Dallas Morning News (blog)If Obama ignores them, they warned, “we will be forced to use the tools afforded to Congress by the Constitution to stop your administration from successfully carrying out your plan.” On the Senate floor earlier today, Cornyn called Obama's impending ...

Obama to Unveil Immigration Plan Friday, Visit Las Vegas

Washington Free BeaconObama to Unveil Immigration Plan Friday, Visit Las VegasWashington Free BeaconIt was not yet clear which parents of citizens or permanent residents would be included, the source said, and the Obama administration had been looking at options including those parents who have been living in the United States for five years or 10 years.

Obama to Unveil Immigration Executive Actions This Week

Wall Street Journal (blog)Obama to Unveil Immigration Executive Actions This WeekWall Street Journal (blog)The administration argues that it doesn't have the resources to deport the more than 11 million people in the country illegally, and therefore it is within the administration's right to set enforcement priorities and decide who should be allowed to ...

Obama to visit Las Vegas as immigration announcement nears

PoliticoObama to visit Las Vegas as immigration announcement nearsPoliticoPresident Barack Obama is expected to formally unveil his executive actions on immigration this week and will travel to Las Vegas for an event Friday, according to sources familiar with the planning. Obama may make the initial ... The Obama ...

Keystone Fails in Senate (for Now)

Foreign PolicyKeystone Fails in Senate (for Now)Foreign PolicyAnd at any rate, there are more pipelines on heaven and earth, Horatio: TransCanada itself just unveiled plans for a new export route to eastern Canada that would give it access to refineries, shipping terminals, and even the U.S. Gulf Coast. Other ...

Havana: FARC Rebels Say They Have Colombian General, Insist On Peace Talks

NBCNews.comHavana: FARC Rebels Say They Have Colombian General, Insist On Peace TalksNBCNews.comReid's statements echo points made by a Democratic research group, American Bridge, which circulated a memo to the press pointing out that Ronald Reagan relaxed immigration standards for 200,000 Nicaraguans in 1987 and that President George H.W. Bush ...

Will Republicans Need a New Message on Climate Change in 2016?

Roll Call (blog)Will Republicans Need a New Message on Climate Change in 2016?Roll Call (blog)Soon-to-be Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., meanwhile, has made no bones about his intent to take on the Obama administration, telling a Kentucky newspaper that he intends to “go to war” with Obama over the White House's “war on coal,” though it ...

Harvard's view on consent at issue in sexual assault policy

Boston GlobeHarvard's view on consent at issue in sexual assault policyBoston GlobeThe clash about college misconduct policies is the latest flashpoint in a broader debate about how to curb sexual assaults on campus and what standards should be used in determining guilt. The issue is playing ... It's a criticism of the Obama ...

STEPHEN MOORE: Climate change self

Washington TimesSTEPHEN MOORE: Climate change self-delusionWashington TimesMeanwhile, the Obama administration and the Environmental Protection Agency are deadly serious about strangling U.S. energy security and production with new anti-carbon-dioxide mandates. That's what has the Chinese — and most of our other ...