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Obama: Economic Progress Has Been 'Painfully Slow'
In his first formal news conference since May, the president said the nation's economy is showing improvement from the deepest recession in decades but said he understands that many voters in November's elections may blame the weak recovery on him.
Minute-By-Minute: President Obama's News Conference
LIVE BLOG: The president got questions on the economy, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the controversy over a Florida church's on-again off-again plan to burn Qurans.
A.M. Report: Obama News Conference; Terrorism Study; 'Don't Ask' Ruling
The president prepares for a news conference. A new report warns of the threat of homegrown terrorists. And a judge knocks down the "don't ask, don't tell" policy barring gays from openly serving in the military.
Obama News Conference: Economy A Hot Topic
For the third time in a week, President Obama spoke about the economy, announcing a new head of the Council of Economic advisers Friday in a nationally televised news conference at the White House. He also continued to press his case that Republicans are responsible for the bad economy and are presenting no new ideas about how to fix it.
Politicians Disagree Over Economic Fix
Heading into the midterm elections, the economy continues to be the big political issue. President Obama and House Republican Leader John Boehner have offered dueling remedies. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks to Steve Inskeep about the plans to get the economy moving again.
Bipartisan Tax Overhaul Faces Uphill Battle
A Republican and a Democrat have teamed up to push a proposal for saving time, sweat and paper: a one-page tax return. But is there any way to streamline the tax breaks in the 3.7 million-word tax code? Each complication has its constituency and interest group lobbyists.
Palin Backing O'Donnell Campaign In Delaware
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Thursday endorsed Christine O'Donnell's Senate bid in Delaware, hoping to give another Tea Party-backed candidate a final push to defeat establishment favorite, Rep. Mike Castle.
Tax Code Overhaul As Tough As Doing Your 1040
There's broad agreement among economists that a new tax system should have few loopholes and relatively low tax rates. But that's where the consensus ends. Rewriting the tax code in Washington is tricky, and as one tax expert put it, right now there is no politically feasible fix.
Court Lifts Funding Ban On Stem Cell Research
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has temporarily lifted the temporary injunction on federal funding for stem cell research. Melissa Block talks with NPR's Julie Rovner about what the decision means and the next steps in the battle over stem cells.
White House Makes Boehner A Household Name
If you haven't heard of House Minority Leader John Boehner before, President Barack Obama is trying to change that. The Ohio Republican could take over the speakership if the GOP succeeds in winning a majority of House seats this November. Between now and then, Democrats will paint a scary picture of Boehner.
Help For Poor Could Be Sacrificed To Boost Economy
As Congress debates what to do about spending and extending tax cuts this fall, advocates for low-income Americans worry that several programs and tax breaks to help the poor will lose out.
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