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Obama celebrates Black History Month, ahead of Selma visit

By STACY A. ANDERSON WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday celebrated what he called “the central role that African-Americans have played in every aspect of American life.”Obama was joined by his wife, Michelle, as […]

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How Obama would spend your money in 2016, agency by agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sure, $4 trillion sounds like a lot. But it goes fast when your budget stretches from aging highways to medical care to space travel and more. Here’s an agency-by-agency look at how […]

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Obama proposing $478 billion public works program in budget

By JIM KUHNHENN and MARTIN CRUTSINGER WASHINGTON (AP) — The $4 trillion budget that President Barack Obama sends Congress on Monday proposes higher taxes on wealthier Americans and corporations, and an ambitious $478 billion public works program for […]

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Analysis: Obama seizes on recovery, bets on staying power

By JIM KUHNHENN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address marked a sweet spot in his presidency when economic signs and his own personal approval are on the rise. He made sure […]

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Hagel resignation comes at messy moment for US

By ROBERT BURNS and JULIE PACE WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is resigning at a particularly tough time for U.S. foreign and defense policy, with one war ending, another just beginning and the Pentagon struggling with […]

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Obama defends moves on immigration

HENDERSON, Nevada (AP) — President Barack Obama is shrugging off Republican criticism of his actions to lift the threat of deportation from millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States. In an interview broadcast […]