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President Obama called Arizona’s immigration law “misdirected,” and said it’s the federal government’s responsibility to pass what he calls “comprehensive immigration reform. Also, did Tea Partiers in Kentucky send a message to Republican Party leaders in Washington? Did President Obama get a slap from organized labor in Arkansas? Did Democrats in Pennsylvania demonstrate more strength than expected—at the same time showing a preference for new blood as opposed to the old? And on Reporter's Notebook - Is BP coming clean with information on the oil spill and worker safety?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Obama called Arizona’s immigration law “misdirected,” and said it’s the federal government’s responsibility to pass what he calls “comprehensive immigration reform. Also, did Tea Partiers in Kentucky send a message to Republican Party leaders in Washington? Did President Obama get a slap from organized labor in Arkansas? Did Democrats in Pennsylvania demonstrate more strength than expected—at the same time showing a preference for new blood as opposed to the old? And on Reporter's Notebook - Is BP coming clean with information on the oil spill and worker safety?
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3 storiesArizona Law Hot Topic at Obama - Calderon Presser
At the White House today with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, President Obama called Arizona’s immigration law “misdirected,” and said it’s the federal government’s responsibility to pass what he calls “comprehensive immigration reform.”
Read the story8 minWhat Voters Had To Say on ‘Tumultuous Tuesday”
Yesterday’s primaries in Arkansas, Kentucky and Pennsylvania were billed as bellwethers for the November elections—with the establishments of both parties on the defensive. In Pennsylvania, five-term Senator--and former Republican--Arlen Specter switched parties last year with the endorsement of President Obama.
Read the story35 minBP Not Releasing Facts About Oil Spill
In past disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, the federal government was in charge. But this time, BP - the oil giant that owned the Deepwater Horizon oil rig - has been designated the “responsible party.” That’s led to concerns about the flow of information. How big is the Gulf oil spill? How safe are workers trying to plug the broken well…
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