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Obama Welcomes Irish P.M. to the White House

The president met with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny in the Oval Office and attended a St. Patrick's Day luncheon at the Capitol.

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White House backing off surgeon general, for now

(Charles Dharapak, File / Associated Press)

The White House is backing off its push for quick confirmation of President Barack Obama’s pick to be surgeon general in the face of opposition from the National Rifle Association and concerns among Democrats up for re-election who don’t want to take another tough vote on a controversial nominee.

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Obama, Biden kick off St Patrick’s Day early in DC

(Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press)

Irish eyes were smiling on the White House a few days early this year.

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White House promotes economic issues facing women

Add pay equity to President Barack Obama’s 2014 do-it-himself wish list.

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Irish prime minister visiting White House Friday

Ireland’s prime minister is making his traditional visit to the White House for St. Patrick’s Day.

White House orders broader Obamacare health plans in 2015

(Mark Wilson / Getty Images)

The Obama administration is requiring health plans in Obamacare insurance marketplaces to include a more robust offering of health care providers in 2015.

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White House told of CIA move against Senate aides

The White House says the Central Intelligence Agency’s top lawyer gave it a “heads up” before the CIA filed a criminal complaint with the Justice Department against Senate Intelligence Committee staffers earlier this year. The Senate panel has been investigating the CIA’s now-shuttered prison system and harsh interrogation of prisoners.

 

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