GOP Republicans oppose Obama stimulus package
Eight days after Obama's inauguration House Republicans vote 244 to 188 against the stimulus bill with zero GOP support. Analysts note the party risks being painted as do-nothing if the plan succeeds or fails, while Democrats push toward passage after bipartisan talks with Obama.
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Obama signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in White House
President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in a White House ceremony with Ledbetter by his side. The law extends time to sue pay discrimination and expands protections against discrimination based on race religion national origin disability or age. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and overturns a 2007 Supreme Court ruling, framing equal pay as a family and economic issue.
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Obama Sets Casual Tone in White House With Loose Style
Barack Obama runs a laid back administration in the Oval Office signaling informality. He shows up coatless or in shirt sleeves and late starts replace traditional punctuality. He invites leaders to cocktails and keeps a light mood even during crisis.
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