By Stephen C. Webster Sunday, March 3, 2013 20:22 EST President Barack Obama will nominate on Monday Sylvia Matthews Burwell, current chair of the Walmart Foundation, to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), a senior official told CNN on… Read More ›
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Senators Accuse Obama of ‘Bribing’ Defense Firms
Oct. 2, 2012 – 01:59PM | By JOHN T. BENNETT Republican lawmakers are accusing the Obama administration of “bribing” defense firms in order to avoid massive layoff notices before the election. The White House on Sept. 28 issued guidance… Read More ›
AAAS joins more than 3000 organizations in urging Congress to avoid ‘devastating’ budget cuts
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has joined more than 3000 national, state, and local organizations in warning the U.S. Congress and President Barack Obama that automatic budget cuts set for January could have “devastating” effects on… Read More ›