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Obama makes historic move on same-sex marriage rights

February 24, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

A federal law that bans recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional says the Obama administration, which has ordered the Justice Department to stop defending it in courts nationwide.

Florida tea party governor rejects Obama’s rail funds

February 17, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott is refusing billions of dollars from the Obama administration for what Scott's critics say would be an economic boom for the state: a high speed rail project connecting Tampa and Orlando.

Barbara Lee to reintroduce bill to end Afghan war

February 17, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Representative Barbara Lee, D-Calif. will reintroduce her bill to limit funding for U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan to that which is necessary for "the safe and orderly withdrawal" of all U.S. troops and contractors from that...

Teachers and students support Obama’s education budget

February 16, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

President Obama's education budget is being applauded as a sign of the administration's commitment to public schools and higher education.

Obama plan cuts funds for Labor Department next year

February 15, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

President Barack Obama's proposed spending plan for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 cuts the Department of Labor's budget by $40 billion.