Obama pins blame on Congress that left jobs bill 'just sitting there'

Amie Parnes and Jonathan Easley - 06/08/12 12:37 PM ET

The president noted "the private sector is doing fine" but argued his jobs proposal would have helped the public sector.…

Video: Obama: Congress 'refused to pass' jobs plan in full

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OVERNIGHT MONEY: Tax writers explore reform options

Vicki Needham, Bernie Becker and Peter Schroeder - 06/07/12 06:15 PM ET

FRIDAY'S BIG STORY:Long slog on taxes: House tax-writers will continue their long slog through expired or expiring tax provisions on…
OVERNIGHT MONEY: Bernanke returns to the Hill

Vicki Needham, Peter Schroeder and Bernie Becker - 06/06/12 06:00 PM ET

THURSDAY'S BIG STORY:All eyes and ears on Bernanke: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke tends to attract a lot of attention…
House GOP leaders to Obama: Cancel student loan rally, work with us

Russell Berman and Bernie Becker - 06/06/12 05:22 PM ET

Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader Cantor are taking Obama to task for ignoring their offer on a student loan bill.…
Ethics committee says case against Waters to move forward

Jordy Yager - 06/06/12 12:58 PM ET

The House Ethics Committee told Rep. Waters that it had not violated House or committee rules, as she alleged.…
Senators to introduce bill to cut federal funds for party conventions

Daniel Strauss - 06/04/12 11:29 AM ET

The measure, sponsored by Sens. Coburn and Udall, would direct the $36.6M received by parties to the Treasury.…
Treasury official heads abroad to build case for Iran, Syria sanctions

Peter Schroeder - 05/31/12 12:41 PM ET

The Treasury Department will look to build global unity on bolstered sanctions against Iran and Syria when it sends its…
Dems face debt-limit dilemma

Peter Schroeder and Bernie Becker - 05/30/12 05:00 AM ET

Democrats are grappling with how to approach another standoff with Republicans over raising the debt limit.…
Commerce considers labeling Arab Americans a disadvantaged minority

Rachel Leven - 05/29/12 02:00 PM ET

The Commerce Department is considering naming Arab Americans a socially and economically disadvantaged minority group that is eligible for special…
Lawmakers move to expand visa waivers to boost foreign tourism

Vicki Needham - 05/29/12 05:00 AM ET

Congress and the Obama administration see expanding visa programs as a path to boosting job creation and economic growth.…
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