Politics

Immigrants Scramble To Figure Their Status Under Obama's Plan

1:26pm November 23, 2014

by Richard Gonzales

After President Obama announced his immigration plan this week, communities across the country began making preparations for immigrants who are here illegally to apply for work permits.

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Families Feel Sidelined As U.S. Reviews Hostage Policy

12:02pm November 23, 2014

by Chris Benderev

The White House is reviewing how it handles hostage crises following the brutal murders of Americans abroad, but families of hostages say they're often left out of the conversation.

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Obama Takes Sales Pitch For Immigration Action On The Road

6:36pm November 21, 2014

by Tamara Keith

President Obama was in Las Vegas on Friday to explain why he acted unilaterally to give temporary reprieve to millions of illegal immigrants.

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These 'True Tales' Add Nuance To The Immigration Discussion

6:36pm November 21, 2014

by Gustavo Arellano

President Obama announced an executive action on immigration this week. For an in-depth look at the issue, author Gustavo Arellano recommends two nonfiction collections about Mexican immigrants.

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Politics & Government

Obama Defies Republicans, Lays Out Immigration Policy

12:46pm November 21, 2014

by Tamara Keith

Republicans are threatening to resist working with President Obama after his announcement on Thursday night that he will issue an executive order to enact some immigration changes.

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Politics & Government

White House Adviser Cecilia Munoz Answers Immigration Questions

12:46pm November 21, 2014

For more on President Obama's immigration plan, Steve Inskeep and NPR's Scott Horsley talk to Cecilia Munoz, assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.

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Politics & Government

Obama Bypasses Congress To Shield Immigrants From Deporation

12:46pm November 21, 2014

As many as 5 million people who entered the United States illegally will at least temporarily not be subject to deportation.

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Politics & Government

GOP Rep. Cole Says Obama Is Playing Politics With Immigration

12:46pm November 21, 2014

President Obama outlined his plans to overhaul immigration by executive action in a speech Thursday night. For reaction, Arun Rath talks to Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma.

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Speaker Boehner Says The House Will Act On Immigration

12:46pm November 21, 2014

by Scott Horsley

Republican Rep. John Boehner delivered a statement Friday in reaction to President Obama's immigration address, saying Obama is damaging the presidency.

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Beacon Power President and CEO Barry Brits, at the company's plant in Hazle Township, Pa. He says a loan from the Department of Energy made it possible for his company to develop its flywheel energy storage technology.

After Solyndra Loss, U.S. Energy Loan Program Turning A Profit

11:53pm November 20, 2014

by Jeff Brady

The federal government lost hundreds of millions of dollars when solar panel maker Solyndra and car company Fisker went bankrupt. Now the loan program has made up for early losses and is in the black.

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