Obama defends health care law at Catholic conference
President Obama defends the Affordable Care Act as a firmly established part of American life. He cites 14.75 million adults gaining coverage since 2013 and argues the law is deeply woven into the health system despite Supreme Court questions about federal subsidies. He ridicules “Chicken Little” warnings while detailing real ground impacts.
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Barack Obama
Supreme Court
Obama
Catholic Health Association
High Court
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Mitch McConnell
McConnell
Congress
Senate panel approves 575B defense bill amid cap dispute
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee endorsed a 575.9 billion defense package including 489.1 billion base spending and 86.8 billion for overseas contingency operations. Obama warned of a veto as lawmakers clash over funding caps and war-fighting accounts, delaying full passage.
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Defense
Senate Appropriations Committee
Energy Department
Ilinois
Dick Durbin
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House Republicans seek 9 percent cut to EPA budget
House Appropriations Committee proposes a $30.2 billion spending bill cutting the EPA by 9 percent and reducing staff to 15,000. The measure targets carbon rules for coal plants and streams protections while limiting agency duties and blocking Obama administration regulations.
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House
Environmental Protection Agency
Obama
House Appropriations Committee
EPA
Interior Department
Smithsonian
Barack Obama
Congress
GOI
Legal chaos warned if Supreme Court rejects gay marriage
The article warns of legal chaos if the Supreme Court rules against same sex marriage. It notes potential halts in states with bans and conflicts between lower court rulings and state actions. It also cites officials in California and others who would allow or resist changes, with governors’ comments and legal experts weighing possible outcomes.
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Supreme Court
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Howard Wasserman
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High Courts
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Wisconsin
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Sam Brownback
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