Has Obama crossed the line on immigration?

WASHINGTON – How far can a president go without gaining the consent of Congress? President Barack Obama’s recent decision easing restrictions on undocumented immigrants’ who have children living the United States, was the hot topic Monday at the Brookings...
Administration reveals 30-year transportation outlook

Administration reveals 30-year transportation outlook

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx on Monday proposed a 30-year plan to revitalize the nation’s transportation system. To steer policymakers away from concentrating on short-term efforts such as securing the Highway Trust Fund, Foxx said he believes...

Democrats push back bill on procedural grounds

WASHINGTON – House Democrats stonewalled a bill that was anticipated to pass Wednesday, largely because of questions about procedure. A conglomeration of 11 separate pieces of legislation that targeted job creation and small business, the bill was largely...
GOP: Tax on medical devices kills jobs

GOP: Tax on medical devices kills jobs

Video by Astrid Goh/MNS WASHINGTON—Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., Wednesday said one of the best ways to protect American manufacturers and support innovation is to repeal the medical device tax, which critics say is harming job growth. At a press conference on...