Obama's top energy adviser says no way Congress can pass climate change bill this yearOctober 2nd, 2009 Obama adviser says no climate change law this yearWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's top energy adviser says there is no way Congress will be able to pass a bill on climate change this year. "That's not going to happen," the adviser, Carol Browner, said Friday.
Salazar to tour Colorado solar plant, urging Senate to act on climate change billAugust 4th, 2009 Salazar again urges climate action in SenateLONGMONT, Colo. — Standing inside a solar energy plant, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar vowed Tuesday that the health care debate in Washington won't slow progress on a sweeping climate change bill.
Obama calls on China to cooperate on clean energy, climate changeJuly 27th, 2009 Obama: US, China interested in clean energyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the U.S. and China have a shared interest in creating clean and secure energy sources.
Obama says consumer agency will boost enforcement and make financial products understandableJune 30th, 2009 Obama: consumer agency to enforce financial rulesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his new Consumer Financial Protection Agency will protect Americans from unscrupulous practices and make financial products easier to understand. The president sent Congress a 152-page bill to create the new agency, a key element in the sweeping overhaul of financial rules the administration unveiled two weeks ago.
Obama hails House passage of energy bill, a 'bold and necessary step'June 27th, 2009 Obama: Energy bill is bold stepWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling House passage of an energy bill "a bold and necessary step.' And he says it holds promise for creating new industries and millions of new jobs. Obama says that the bill will reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and decrease the release of pollutants that lead to global warming.
Obama signs bill funding Iraq, Afghanistan wars, swine flu fight, fuel-efficient auto pushJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure keeping the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from running out of money. The $106 billion spending bill also includes money to fight swine flu and a "cash for clunkers" program encouraging drivers to switch to more fuel-efficient cars.
As Obama lobbies for House energy bill, White House spokesman says 'I'd bet on the president'June 25th, 2009 White House likes chances on House energy billWASHINGTON — The White House says it likes its chances as the climate bill heads toward a House vote. President Barack Obama is calling lawmakers to seek their support and he spoke in the Rose Garden on Thursday to build momentum.
Congress sends Obama $106 billion bill to fund wars in Iraq and AfghanistanJune 18th, 2009 Congress sends Obama $106B war spending billWASHINGTON — Congress is sending President Barack Obama a $106 billion bill ensuring that the military will have the money to fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during the final months of this year. The emergency spending bill contains $80 billion to fund ongoing operations in the two countries.
GOP blasts plan to limit climate-changing gases and calls for nuclear plants, oil drillingJune 13th, 2009 GOP says Democrats' climate bill is another taxWASHINGTON — Republicans on Saturday slammed a Democratic bill before the House that seeks to address climate change, arguing that it amounts to an energy tax on consumers. In the GOP's weekly radio and Internet address, Indiana Rep.
Obama sets Memorial Day deadline for bill to overhaul weapons procurement process, save moneyApril 30th, 2009 Obama wants weapons-buying bill by Memorial DayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he wants Congress to send him a bill by Memorial Day to save billions of dollars by overhauling the process for buying military weapons systems. Obama commented after a meeting Thursday with Sens.
Democrats near agreement on budget within Obama's first 100 daysApril 24th, 2009 Congressional Democrats near agreement on budgetWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in Congress have agreed to let his signature $400 tax cut for most workers expire after next year but are moving to give him a better chance at passing his health care bill. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Friday that most issues have been resolved in trying to combine different House and Senate approaches into one budget bill.
On second day of hearings on global warming bill, Obama administration could take heatApril 22nd, 2009 House climate hearings put Obama team on hot seatWASHINGTON — Top members of President Barack Obama's energy and environmental team are weighing in on a bill that would curb the emissions blamed for global warming and transform how the nation produces and uses energy. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, along with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, were to spend part of their Earth Day before a House energy panel Wednesday.
Chief sponsor of climate bill says dealing with global warming won't be a drag on economyApril 22nd, 2009 Waxman says climate bill won't be drag on economyWASHINGTON — The chief sponsor of a bill that would limit greenhouse gases says his proposal to tackle climate change would spur clean energy development and won't be a drag on the economy. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., said Wednesday claims by critics that controlling greenhouse gases will undermine the economy ignore the financial benefits of shifting to cleaner energy that does not contribute to global warming.
Obama signs landmark US conservation billMarch 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Monday approved a sweeping expansion of government land protection, safeguarding about 800,000 new hectares of parks, rivers, forests and mountains across the country. The legislation, which is a collection of about 150 smaller bills that had been in the works for years, was approved earlier this month with broad bipartisan support by both chambers of Congress.
Obama signs $787 bn economic stimulus bill into lawFebruary 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Tuesday signed the the $787-billion economic stimulus bill into law in Denver, Colorado, calling it the first step to pave way for long-term growth. The sweeping economic rescue package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is designed to jolt the ailing US economy by providing government spending and tax cuts for both individuals and businesses.
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