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WASHINGTON – Millions of Americans enjoying their small windfall from President Barack Obama’s “Making Work Pay” tax credit are in for an unpleasant surprise next spring. The government is going to want some of that money back. The tax credit is … (more…)

WASHINGTON — On his 100th day in office, President Barack Obama described his tenure as “off to a good start, but it is just a start.” In his third formal presidential news conference, Obama said he was sobered by the sheer breadth and depth of … (more…)

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday defeated a plan to spare hundreds of thousands of homeowners from foreclosure through bankruptcy, a proposal that President Barack Obama embraced but did little to see through. A dozen … (more…)

In forcing a swift bankruptcy on Chrysler, President Barack Obama expanded the risk and reach of the presidency in the hope that the hidebound auto industry will find a way to remake itself. The government’s intervention with Chrysler LLC and General … (more…)

The $3.5 trillion budget outline passed by Congress this week continues under the Democrats a nearly decade-long Republican tradition of red ink and duplicity. To the Republicans’ anger — perhaps because they did the same thing to the Democrats when … (more…)

We watched President Obama’s press conference last night, and at various moments, we found ourselves surprised, troubled, enchanted, and humbled — surprised that the president didn’t allow Major Garrett to ask him about the tea parties; troubled … (more…)

WASHINGTON ‘” A security aide helping with arrangements during President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Mexico became sick with flu-like symptoms and three members of his family later contracted probable swine flu, the White House said Thursday. The … (more…)

Reporting from Los Angeles and Washington Martin Zimmerman — President Obama announced today that Chrysler had met his conditions for additional federal money to keep the troubled automaker from failing, including forging an alliance with Italy’s … (more…)