Tag Archives: Emanuel Cleaver
Obama’s Minority Report: Do Republican Presidents Cater to Small Businesses Better?
Questioning whether the current administration has been as diligent in supporting small business owners as presidents past
When it comes to minority business, some question whether or not the Barack Obama administration…
By Raynard Jackson
Congress Gives Obama a Win on Payroll Tax Cut
The commander in chief has a reason to celebrate over his recent payroll tax cut victory
Before leaving for a district workweek, congressional lawmakers handed President Obama a victory by passing…
By Joyce Jones
December Jobs Report: Republican Chairman Says Obama Only Offers “Gimmicks”
The latest report on employment holds both good and bad news
The December 2011 Jobs Report American shows unemployment is in flux, showing signs of promise…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Obama Talks Tough on Deficit Reduction
The President continues his aggressive approach to tackling his detractors and the budget
For weeks Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill have expressed frustration about what they view as…
By Joyce Jones
White House & Congressional Leaders Reach Debt Deal
CBC Chairman calls agreement "Satan Sandwich"
With a federal budget ceiling deadline looming, President Obama works out a deal that satisfies…
By Derek Dingle
Clock Ticking on Debt Limit; Small Business Lending Fund Progressing Slowly
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill struggle as the Treasury Department's Aug. 2 deadline nears, meanwhile the SBLF fails to meet anticipated production pace
Although President Barack Obama made it a priority to enter negotiations on the nation’s debt…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: CBC Votes Against Funding Gov’t, GOP Targets Foreclosure Relief
Plus a new push for welfare reform
Plus a new push for welfare reform
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: House Republicans Pass Healthcare Repeal
The battle over heathcare continues on Capital Hill
Democrats and Republicans spent most of Wednesday streaming on and off of the House floor…
