Obama urges Congress to act in election year

27 January 2012, 12:02 pm

President Barack Obama told House Democrats Friday to be ready to work with Republicans if they show a willingness to put politics aside even "for just a nanosecond," but to stay firm and push back if the GOP stands in the way.... Read More »

Jan Brewer, Barack Obama Put Friction on Display on Tarmac Tiff

27 January 2012, 11:22 am

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac. But the Republican governor says the Democratic president showed disrespect for her by abruptly ending their conversation.... Read More »

Obama unveils plan to control college costs

27 January 2012, 10:39 am

President Barack Obama unveiled a new college affordability plan Friday, proposing to further expand student financial aid while providing more assistance to schools that hold tuition down and cutting aid to those that do not.... Read More »

Obama warns colleges not to 'jack up' tuition

27 January 2012, 10:34 am

President Barack Obama, appearing at the University of Michigan , touted his plan today to reward colleges that keep their tuition under control with more federal aid as he makes school affordability a top election-year goal.... Read More »

Obama pushes colleges to keep tuition under control

27 January 2012, 10:32 am

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, appearing before thousands of cheering students at the University of Michigan, touted his plan on Friday to reward colleges that keep their tuition under control with more federal aid as he makes school affordability a top election-year priorit... Read More »

Obama appeals to key youth vote

27 January 2012, 9:17 am

US President Barack Obama made a direct appeal Friday to the young political army which swept him to power in 2008 but seems less engaged now his hopes of reelection are on the line.... Read More »

Obama urges House Democrats to work with Republicans if they put politics aside

27 January 2012, 9:12 am

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - President Barack Obama says the upcoming presidential campaign will create a "robust debate" but he's urging House Democrats to be willing to work with Republicans if they can put politics aside "for just a nanosecond."... Read More »

Obama decries rising college education cost

27 January 2012, 9:07 am

President Barack Obama called Friday for an overhaul of the higher education financial aid system.... Read More »

President Barack Obama to target rising college tuition costs

27 January 2012, 7:18 am

Will spell out his plans Friday at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor... Read More »

Obama decries rising cost of college education

27 January 2012, 3:49 am

President Barack Obama called Friday for an overhaul of the higher education financial aid system, warning that colleges and universities that fail to control spiraling tuition costs could lose federal funds.... Read More »