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Obama Considers Unilateral Action on Deportations
President Obama is about to set a record for deportations, so he’s called for enforcing the law "more humanely." What’s it mean for immigration reform? Elections?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenPresident Obama is about to set a record for deportations, so he's called for enforcing the law "more humanely." That's enraged Republicans, without easing the problems of some Democrats. What does it mean for immigration reform and upcoming elections? Also, Russia's President Putin has signed a treaty to annex Crimea, escalating a confrontation with the West. On today's Talking Point, a criminal investigation into Duke Energy and state officials in North Carolina.
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3 storiesPutin Signs Treaty to Annex Crimea
Russia's President Vladimir Putin claimed Crimea as part of Russia today, brushing aside international condemnation. Vice President Joe Biden denounced the action during a visit to Poland.
Read the story8 minPresident Obama's Deportation Dilemma
In five years, Barack Obama's deported almost two million undocumented immigrants — more than any other president. Immigrant advocates have labeled him "Deporter in Chief." With immigration reform passed by the Senate but stalled in the House, Democrats are worried about the Hispanic turnout in upcoming elections.
Read the story35 minDid Regulators Protect Duke Energy from Oil-Spill Lawsuit?
It's been more than 40 days since coal-ash from a Duke Energy power plant contaminated 70 miles of North Carolina's Dan River. Public health officials have warned against drinking the water or eating fish caught in the Dan. But the failure to clean up so far is only part of the story.
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