Checks are coming: Obama signs unemployment bill

Federal checks could begin flowing again as early as next week to millions of jobless people who lost up to seven weeks of unemployment benefits in a congressional standoff. Read More

Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul

Abortion foes have scored a victory and traditional allies of the Obama administration are grumbling about a decision to ban most abortion coverage in insurance pools for those unable to purchase health care on their own Read More

Obama says U.S. will dig itself out of economic hole

President Barack Obama defended his handling of the U.S. economy and blasted Republicans on Thursday for "peddling snake oil" as he went on a two-day campaign swing for fellow Democrats going into November's congressional elections. Read More

Obama administration sues Arizona over immigration law

The Obama administration on Tuesday sued Arizona over the state's strict new immigration law, attempting to wrestle back control over the issue but infuriating Republicans who said the border required more security. Read More

1.3 Million Unemployed Won't Get Benefits Restored

More than 1.3 million laid-off workers won't get their unemployment benefits reinstated before Congress goes on a weeklong break for Independence Day. Read More

Senator urges Fed to oversee bank fee changes

A U.S. senator on Sunday called on the Federal Reserve to ensure that banks do not penalize customers as they phase out free checking accounts and take other steps to increase revenue. Read More

Labor Dept. Offers Assistance to Illegal Immigrants Facing Wage Disparities

Republican lawmakers are expressing shock over a Labor Department ad campaign that offers government assistance to illegal immigrants who think they're getting shortchanged for their work -- and at least one of them is planning to write to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis for an explanation. Read More

House agrees to put consumer watchdog in Fed

The Federal Reserve, which was criticized for failing to protect consumers in the run-up to the credit crisis, would be the home of a new financial consumer watchdog under an agreement announced on Monday. Read More

EPA finds Senate climate bill affordable

U.S. environmental regulators said on Tuesday the climate and energy bill in the Senate would only add slightly to average household costs, but the finding was not expected to boost chances for the legislation that would cap greenhouse gas emissions. Read More

U.S. sets rules for employer healthcare plans

The Obama administration on Monday announced new rules it said would protect Americans who want to keep their current health insurance but critics say the changes could end up causing millions to lose their coverage. Read More