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Bernie Sanders: ‘Climate Change Is the Greatest Threat Facing the Planet’
CONCORD, N.H.—Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders was endorsed by Friends of the Earth, a progressive political action committee fighting climate change, during a campaign stop in New Hampshire today. .@BernieSanders: “Climate change is the single greatest threat facing the planet.” pic.twitter.com/CQalmDUP9X — Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) August 1, 2015 “I am very honored to receive the… -
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Obama Administration to Give Pell Grants to Prisoners
The Obama administration announced Friday that certain federal and state prisoners will be eligible for federal Pell grants to pay for college classes while they serve out their time behind bars. The U.S. Department of Education revealed the pilot program with the aim to keep convicts from returning to incarceration by giving them the opportunity… -
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Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton Take Different Paths to Solving Racial Inequality
Before a predominantly African-American audience, Jeb Bush on Friday lauded President Obama’s recent comments on racial injustice, while also brushing aside a fiery attack from Hillary Clinton who just an hour before inferred that the former governor of Florida has hindered the black cause. Bush’s adamancy to appeal beyond the GOP’s typical base was evident as… -
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Chris Christie: Obama Has ‘Over-Promised and Under-Delivered’ on Foreign Policy
MANCHESTER, N.H.—During a forum today hosted by Americans for Peace, Prosperity, and Security, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that President Obama has “over-promised and under-delivered” on foreign policy. “I’m about to have an historic moment in front of you,” Christie said. “In fact, one of the only times you’ll hear me say this in… -
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Hillary Clinton’s 2 ‘Big National Goals’ to Promote Clean Energy
HOPKINTON, N.H. – During a campaign stop in New Hampshire Tuesday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she has set “two big national goals” for her potential presidency. “I like national goals,” Clinton said. “I look out here, I see some people who remember when President Kennedy set the national goal that we would… -
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Under Obama, Our Military’s Strength Has Significantly Decreased
Barack Obama is not likely to be mistaken for Teddy Roosevelt. Yes, his foreign policy has been quite soft-spoken—especially when addressing openly hostile states such as Iran. But he has whittled America’s “big stick” down to kindling. While “resetting” with Russia and “engaging” with Iran, Obama has presided over a tremendous down-sizing of U.S. military… -
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Why Does Obama Trust Iran?
President Obama has always said he was a man of faith. The nuclear deal with Iran proves it. The Vienna agreement is built solely on faith in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s leaders, and their willingness to play along with Obama’s grab for a foreign affairs legacy. This is foolishness of a potentially catastrophic order…. -
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Lindsey Graham: Iran Deal ‘Worst Mistake’ Obama’s Made
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., slammed President Obama for being a clueless president when it comes to policy in the Middle East. “President Obama doesn’t know what he’s doing,” Graham told The Daily Signal in an interview this past weekend in Iowa. “He doesn’t understand the Mid-East. He’s miscalculated who the ayatollah is. The ayatollah is… -
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1979 on Repeat? Opponents Accuse Obama of Mishandling Hostage Issue With Iran
1979 may be repeating itself. Opponents of President Obama's nuclear deal with Iran have complained that it does not help the fate of four American hostages being held captive by the Iranian government. Penny Nance, the Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee president, is among those comparing the tragedy of the four Americans to the Iranian… -
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Even Obama Would Love This: Pat Boone Intros Car on ‘Shark Tank’
You can now add “entrepreneur” to entertainer Pat Boone’s repertoire. While most Americans know him as singer, actor and sometimes political activist, they may be surprised to know he recently landed the biggest deal in ABC’s “Shark Tank” history, with his pitch of an “air car.” Why will President Obama love it and how soon… -
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If Obama Vetos Bill Increasing Defense Spending, Military Paychecks Would Be Affected
Last week, President Obama made a rare visit to the Pentagon to meet with his military advisers and discuss the strategy (or lack thereof) for defeating ISIS. In a news conference afterward, he revealed nothing new about the fight against ISIS. He did, however, offer a brief peek at the impending fight over the defense… -
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Obama Is Striking Deals With Some of the World’s Most Odious Regimes
First Cuba. Now Iran. It can be painful watching President Obama strike deals with some of the world’s most odious regimes. But as the spotlight of misguided diplomacy shines on these pariah states, it gives those who actually care about human rights a chance to educate onlookers about what life is really like for those… -
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The Glaring Contradictions in Obama’s Foreign Policy
Foreign affairs took a surrealistic turn last week. The Joint Chiefs of Staff released a report admitting that nation states like Russia and China pose a greater threat than previously thought. Yet, almost concurrently, the Pentagon announced it will cut the Army by 40,000 soldiers. At this rate the Army will soon be the smallest it has been since… -
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What Chris Christie Thinks Obama’s ‘Big Lie of the Second Term’ Is
MILFORD, N.H.—New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie condemned President Obama’s diplomatic deal with Iran, calling it the biggest mistake of his presidency. “Everything he’s done before last Tuesday is minor league compared to the gravity of this mistake,” Christie said at a town hall meeting. The Republican presidential candidate said that Obama’s remarks surrounding the deal… -
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Cartoon: Obama’s ‘Red Line’
The Heritage Foundation's Jim Phillips wrote about the Iran deal earlier this week: The Obama administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran has major flaws that could dangerously undermine the long-term national security interests of the United States and its allies. Although the administration entered the negotiations pledging to cut off all pathways to a nuclear weapon,… -
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Hillary Clinton Praises Deal With Iran: ‘What Are Our Alternatives?’
DOVER, N.H.—Former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton praised President Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran during a town hall meeting Thursday night. “It basically does put a lid, for a time period, on the Iranian program,” Clinton said. On Tuesday, the United States and other world powers reached a diplomatic deal with… -
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17 Things Hillary Clinton Says She Would Change About the Economy
In a speech designed to float ideas for raising incomes for “hardworking Americans,” Hillary Rodham Clinton said she’d make some changes if elected president. “I will offer plans to rein in excessive risks on Wall Street and ensure stock markets work for everyday investors,” @HillaryClinton says. Clinton, seen as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination,… -
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Obama’s Annoyance Shows Major Garrett Asked the Right Questions
I know Major Garrett. We co-hosted a morning television program back in the mid 1990s. And Major is nothing if not a solid news reporter. That is why it shouldn’t be surprising that he asked very pointed questions when President Obama called on him during his press conference on the Iran nuclear deal Wednesday. That’s… -
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The Most Glaring Flaws in Obama’s Iran Deal
The Obama administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran has major flaws that could dangerously undermine the long-term national security interests of the United States and its allies. Although the administration entered the negotiations pledging to cut off all pathways to a nuclear weapon, the agreement amounts to little more than a diplomatic speed bump that will… -
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Obama Inked ‘Historic’ Iran Nuclear Deal. Here’s What’s in It.
Six world powers led by the United States secured a historic diplomatic deal with Iran Tuesday, concluding 20 months of arduous negotiations to limit Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. President Obama long pursued the accord as a defining piece of his foreign policy legacy, calling the agreement a “comprehensive long-term deal with…