AP - Fed up with waiting, President Barack Obama announced Saturday he would bypass a vacationing Senate and name 15 people to key administration jobs, wielding for the first time the blunt political tool known as the recess appointment.
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AP - Republicans were for President Barack Obama's requirement that Americans get health insurance before they were against it.
 Washington Post | Obama: Loan changes overcome 'politics of moment' The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Big changes in the student loan program will help make college more affordable for students and their debt load more manageable after graduation, President Barack Obama says. After a week when the loan program overhaul passed in the shadow ... Obama: New law will help students pay for college Student Loans Get a Government Takeover New education loan reforms help students |
McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama reignited a partisan fight over appointments Saturday when he announced his intention to fill 15 key vacant administration positions -- that normally require Senate approval -- while Congress is adjourned for vacation.
AP - Fed up with waiting, President Barack Obama announced Saturday he would bypass a vacationing Senate and name 15 people to key administration jobs, wielding for the first time the blunt political tool known as the recess appointment.
 WTAQ | Obama makes 15 recess appointments, blames Republicans Reuters WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama on Saturday announced his plan to make 15 recess appointments held up by Republican delays, including two Treasury Department positions and two on the National Labor Relations Board that have ... Obama announces 15 recess appointments, scolds GOP Obama Makes Recess Appointments to Vacant Administration Posts DOJ Nominees Not Among 15 Recess Appointments |
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AP - Doubted and deeply in need of a comeback, President Barack Obama had a political dream week: a historic remaking of America's health care system, a vast overhaul of how students pay for college and a groundbreaking deal with Russia to shrink nuclear arsenals.
 ABC Online | O'Farrell 'hijacked' Obama's slogan Sydney Morning Herald NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has been accused, for the second time in a week, of hijacking other people's ideas after launching the Coalition's tilt for power under a slogan used by Barack Obama. At a Liberal Party dinner on Friday night ... O'Farrell edges debate, yet to win over voters Labor erred, but will Libs be better? New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally rated highly, but Labor struggling |
 MiamiHerald.com | Obama cites savings in student loans measure The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama told Americans on Saturday his student loan overhaul should help drive college graduation rates back to the top worldwide and save money in the process. Capping a week that saw Congress pass student loan changes in ... Obama: New law will help students pay for college Obama Hails Real and Major Reform Obama hails student loan measure as victory over special interests |