Barack Obama

Congress Unlikely to Pass Obama Fiscal Year 2016 Budget: Republican Party Members, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan Attack Plan

President Barack Obama seemed to take a cue from psychological pricing on Monday when he sent Congress a $3.99 trillion budget that is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled branch. The proposal calls for new tax credits for education, child care, paid leave and infrastructure. It would also result in tax hikes resulting from the closure of loopholes.

2016 US Budget: How Obama's 2016 Budget Proposals Impacts Immigration, Education, Grants and Loans

Developing from the "middle class economics" the from the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama released the 2016 fiscal year budget aimed to benefit hard-working families.

Immigration Reform News Update: 26 States File Lawsuit to Stop President's Actions Despite Expected GDP Growth

President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions are projected to increase the U.S. economy by at least $90 billion, and the economic growth includes billions of dollars for the 26 states suing against the president’s actions.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Raul Castro Wants Guantanamo Bay Back If Normalized Diplomatic Relations Continue

Cuba President Raul Castro Wednesday addressed Latin American leaders and revealed relations with the U.S. have not normalized despite developments to renew diplomatic relations.

Mitt Romney 2016 Election: Potential GOP Presidential Candidate Admits Lessons Learned from 2012 Bid

As a prepares for a potential third run for the White House, Mitt Romney on Wednesday told students at Mississippi State University what lessons he learned from his loss to President Obama.

Immigration Executive Action News: Boehner Suggests Lawsuit Against Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

Speaker of the House John Boehner announced plans to sue President Barack Obama on his Nov. 20 immigration executive actions.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit Update: Nevada Joins Opposition Despite Growing Latino Population

Two more states have joined a multi-state coalition to sue President Barack Obama's latest immigration executive actions.

Fidel Castro on US, Cuba Policy: Distrust with US Still Exists, No Involvement in Renewed Diplomatic Relations

More than a month after U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuba President Raul Castro announced the renewed diplomatic relations between the two countries, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has finally commented on the developments.

TURNOUT: Q&A With Laura Maristany, NALEO's Director of Policy, on Issues Facing Latino Voting Bloc

In this edition of Latin Post's "Turnout", Laura Maristany, the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Latino Elected Appointed Officials (NALEO), discusses the issues facing the Latino voting bloc.

Presidential Debate 2016: Republican Hopefuls Hold 'Conversation' in GOP Primary Preview

Three senators seen as top contenders for the 2016 Republican ticket on Sunday flocked to a "conversation" hosted by the Koch brothers' Freedom Partners that offered "a preview of the GOP primary debates that begin in August."

Russian and Ukraine Crisis News: US, EU Consider Sanctions Amid Conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin Denies Military Involvement

The United States and its European allies are putting tighter sanctions against Russia back on the table after attacks by Moscow-backed rebels effectively ended a fragile, five-month truce in eastern Ukraine.

Barack Obama Proposes Declaring Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as Wilderness: US President Talks Importance of Fish, Caribou in Alaska [Video]

President Barack Obama will call on Congress to protect 1.4 million acres of Alaska's Artic from oil and gas drilling.

State of the Union 2015 Address Reaction: Latino Millennials Talk Economy, Free Community College & Immigration

President Barack Obama covered several topics during the latest State of the Union address on Jan. 20, ranging from the free community college program, immigration and notably the economy. Latin Post spoke with Latino millennials about the State of the Union on the aforementioned topics.

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell Forces Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline: Senate to Vote by Next Week as Some Worry of Environnmental Impact

The Senate is on track to vote on the Keystone pipeline project before the end of next week after its new majority leader, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, forced the body through.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Catholic Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Immigration Reform, Calling It a 'Pro-Life Issue'

A coalition of Catholic-based leaders have called on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform in a letter, according to Faith In Public Life (FPL). The Catholic leaders wrote the letter to Congress as the March for Life protest occurs in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, which is the anniversary since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision on Roe vs. Wade.

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Prison History, Facts & Controversy: Prisoners Reportedly No Longer Going to Yemen, Obama Administration Looking for Other Countries

According to sources, detainees held at the U.S. prison complex in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, can not be sent to Yemen after the Obama administration effectively reinstated a ban on such transfers given the volatile security situation in the Arab world's poorest country.

State of the Union 2015 Address Update in Boise, Idaho: President Obama Promotes 'Middle-Class Economics' Agenda During Post-SOTU Address

As stated during the State of the Union on Tuesday, President Barack Obama began to travel across the U.S. to promote his "middle-class economics" plan. His first stop was Boise, Idaho.

State of the Union 2015 Address Response: National Groups Respond to Obama on Immigration, Economy, Climate Change and Racial Inequality

President Barack Obama's State of the Union focused heavily on the country's economy, and national organizations are responding to his proposals.

2015 State of the Union Address: Five Things We Learned From the State of the Union

While the economy received a strong emphasis during Tuesday’s State of the Union speech, education, immigration, terrorism and cyber security were addressed – albeit briefly.

Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Pleads for Aid With Weapons, Training to Fight ISIS

In last night's State of the Union address, President Baracl Obama celebrated the fact that "fewer than 15,000" U.S. troops remain in Afghanistan and Iraq. For Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, however, that is not a cause for optimism.

State of the Union 2015 Address Review: Obama Focuses on Heavy 'Middle-Class Economics'; Cuba Policy, Immigration Briefly Addressed

The U.S. economy was a major focus for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. From the start, Obama said the country’s economy is growing, creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999 and the unemployment rate lower than before the 2008 financial crisis.
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