Obama pledges progress on disability backlog for veterans
President Barack Obama addressed the Disabled American Veterans in Orlando promising ongoing reductions in disability claim backlogs. He cited a roughly 20 percent decline from about 611,000 pending claims and outlined a national mental health research plan plus commitments from 250 colleges to aid veterans' education and job credentials.
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Obama faces surveillance debate amid stalled agenda
President Obama opened a news conference promising NSA reforms while defending daily collection of Americans phone data. He warned officials to curb abuses, but confirmed no halt to data collection as immigration, budget, and gun goals remain stalled with Republicans.
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Obama tightens embassy security after Benghazi
After Benghazi, President Obama rushes to secure U S embassies with cautious warnings and a string of closures. State Department plans to reopen 18 of 19 posts while Yemen and Pakistan remain restricted amid ongoing al Qaida concerns.
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