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Highlights of President Barack Obama’s plan to tax wealthy
Highlights of President Barack Obama’s plan to tax wealthy
Highlights of President Barack Obama’s plan to tax wealthy
The White House says President Barack Obama will propose in his State of the Union address a plan to impose higher taxes on the wealthy and use the revenue to help middle-class families. Congress would have to agree, and lawmakers have rebuffed Obama's earlier proposals to eliminate certain tax provisions and spend the money on road and bridge repair, for example.
Obama, Cameron warn against new Iran sanctions
Obama, Cameron warn against new Iran sanctions
Obama, Cameron warn against new Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama came out swinging Friday against congressional attempts to slap fresh sanctions on Iran, warning such a move would likely destroy nuclear talks and increase prospects for a military showdown. Vowing to veto any sanctions that reach his desk, Obama pleaded, "Just hold your fire."
House votes to undo Obama immigration policies
House votes to undo Obama immigration policies
House votes to undo Obama immigration policies
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In an assault on one of President Barack Obama's top domestic priorities, House Republicans approved measures Wednesday that would overturn his immigration actions and remove protections for immigrants brought illegally to the country as children.

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